Along with deer, however, they can wreak havoc on a watermelon or muskmelon patch. So, we ' re beginning to see this kind of damage in urban gardens, as well as rural ones.
Deer are the first to show up for a melon feed.
They love the developing fruit. Coyotes and raccoons wait until melons are ripe. Then, in their way, both become tidy eaters. In fact, control can seem almost impossible after these wildlife have identified a garden as a good food source. So, gardeners may want to consider prevention.