Honeysuckle Leaf Damage: Deer or Squirrels?

Question: Honeysuckle 3 ft from mature pine, wired to climb. Top leaves (4 ft up) eaten at night; ground leaves untouched. No insects, no tracks. Soft soil. 60 mi north of NYC.

Answer: Top Suspects

• Deer: Browse high; tracks not always left (soil, rain)
• Squirrels: Climb wire; may nest in vine

Diagnostic Steps

• Trail camera or flour tracking
• Email photos to svantassel2@unl.edu
• Inspection guide: icwdm.org