If you are frequently chasing squirrels away from your bird feeder, you are not alone in your battle against these opportunity-seeking rodents. Once squirrels have located a reliable food source (in ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

Watching a squirrel dash up a tree is quite the sight, yet it's quite another to set up a bird feeder only to have these bushy-tailed bandits raid it. Birds often depend on the extra sustenance from ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...

Squirrels are undoubtedly fascinating creatures, but the last place you want to see them is on your bird feeder. Once they find them, these rodents can be relentless as they devour seeds and possibly ...

Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed results for squirrel control. Clean feeder areas and offer squirrels ...