Prescott, AZ (5700 ft, Ponderosa forest) hostas in fenced area (javelina-proof) being systematically eaten—leaves gone or stripped. Chicken wire, cayenne, commercial repellents failed. Garden center suggested pack rats; tin foil test negative. Holly bush also damaged. Deer? Squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits present. No scat seen.
Still likely deer or large herbivore. Clean stem cuts match deer browsing. Repellents rarely work as hoped. The ICWDM inspection guide helps diagnose by asking: time of damage, tracks, scat, height, etc. Context is key.
Pack rats (woodrats) collect shiny objects but don't typically strip hostas this way. Tin foil test was reasonable but negative.
Revisit inspection guide carefully. Consider trail camera. Deer fencing (8 ft) may be only reliable solution.
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