Why is it out of character, Ken? An electrified fence is a very common
method of keeping wildlife out of the garden, vineyard, orchard, etc. A
trip-wire around the perimeter (and above the vines, in case they can jump
from nearby trees) serves the same purpose. 800-volts will produce enough of
a shock to deter but not injure. And animals have memories, so they usually
only need get "zapped" once, and they will stay away thereafter. 10 Kv will
fry them, if that is one's wish. And an off-switch is a (hopefully obvious)
necessity, especially with the higher voltage wire.

Similarly, just the presence of a dog, who will bark at and chase such
intruders, will serve as a deterrent. Unfortunately, dogs _do_ enjoy grapes,
and they make a mess of the vines whilst satisfying their craving. Also
raccoons will stand up to some dogs, rather than being frightened off.

I have both mechanisms protecting my property.

BTW, it's VERY easy to forge news group headers.

"Ken Anderson" wrote in message
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I had to check headers to see if the response below was really Negodki.
Seems slightly out of character.

"Negodki" wrote in message
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Run an 800-volt wire around (and above) your vines. That will discourage
them for the rest of the season. A 10Kv wire will discourage them
forever.
Remember to install an on-off switch in the circuit for yourself.

A good dog will frighten them away as well, although he/she might decide
that grapes are tasty too.