Yeah wind rain/hail (remember they took a beating form some hail) and possible mold issues especially if the strain doesn't have great mold resistance.
It the thieves that would get me pissed, nature happens and although at times it can cause problems it isn't personal.
Someone coming on to your property is a bloody liberty and for them to try and rob your crop would have me livid.
Out with the back hoe and diga a moat and put up signs "beware the gators" maybe get a plastic one with just eyes showing" I know your to far north but it would make you stop and think.
or maybe this one that made me laugh
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34" Floating Alligator Decoy
- Add a little fun to your pond, while protecting your valuable fish.
- This 34 inch Floating Alligator has three hinged body parts to it allowing it to float freely and life-like in the pond.
- The natural body movement will also deter herons and o
- ther predators from visiting your pond.
- Sized to match an adolecsent (but hungry!) alligator.
- https://shop.tjb-inc.com/aquascape-...ater-gardens--pond-predator-control-p404.aspx
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Maybe just something a little simpler!
some ir motion detecting triggered sprayers with some filthy stink liquid in them
No one likes to get wet and noone want to be stinking either.
Set around the perimeter but remember they are there!
Primrose PestBye Jet Spray Repeller Motion Activated Animal Deterrent
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