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Squirrels Chewing Hose & Gas Can: Live-Trap the Culprits

Multiple chew holes on hose + gas can cap = young squirrels (or chipmunks). They chew everything. Set live trap nearby. Squirrels are the usual suspects for plastic destruction.

Animal damage to hose

Animal damage to gas can cap

Animal damage to gas can

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