By Pringo
Norfolk,
United Kingdom 
As an update to my question yesterday about the strawberry net being eaten - I've been told by my local garden centre that the culprit is a squirrel ! The chap there says he has seen squirrels do this , but why and how to stop them he didn't know. In fact just seen the criminal running along the lawn !!
13 May, 2017
Answers
whats he going in for as its a bit early for strawberry's
13 May, 2017
I wondered that too.
13 May, 2017
Strawberries are still green and untouched so I guess he just likes nylon !
13 May, 2017
He may of used that area in the autumn to hide nuts etc in the soil ?
13 May, 2017
Well, I'll tell you what works for me as weird as it sounds - vacuum cleaner fluff. Dump it around your plants or the entrance. Do this every time you vacuum. Works even better if you have a dog or cat - the scent repels them. It's free fertilizer too! I haven't lost a single carrot, beet or cabbage yet - fingers crossed.
13 May, 2017
What a great idea Bathgate! :)
13 May, 2017
I expect Squirrels like straw for their nests too :)
13 May, 2017
He must have taken the bits he took off somewhere, can't imagine a squirrel would eat it - maybe for use in his drey, or cavity nest, no idea really - thanks for getting back though!
13 May, 2017
Yes they are little so and sos - we have had them eating through the wire mesh on a peanut feeder. They must have amazing teeth!
13 May, 2017