Dear all; I am sorry I even brought up 'tree rats' (squirrels) and glad I didn't mention 'rats with hooves' (white tail deer) or 'flying rats' (Canadian Geese) which are all garden pests in this area. Instead I got wondering as I was harvesting a few pounds of castor bean seed. Can these be sprinkled around for voles and squirrels to nibble on? They are too big for birds and I can't imagine any domestic animals eating them. If they germinate (not likely here) they are obvious and can be pulled out easily. Could I just chuck a few down a vole run? Or might cats eat castor bean dying voles and also be harmed? any experience? Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +