Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

Having a well-placed baffle (green cone attachment on bottom of picture) keeps squirrels from climbing up and getting to the feeder. Earlier this week I put out the call for advice on how to keep ...

If you welcome birds into your backyard or garden by keeping your bird feeders filled and inviting, you know all too well how pesky squirrels can throw a wrench in the works. These cunning creatures ...

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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 ...

Every yard and home is different, each presenting unique challenges for optimal bird feeder location. First select the window best suited for viewing birds and then go outdoors to evaluate your ...

Here's another weapon in the squirrel-proofing arsenal: the Squirrel Stopper Pole System. The pole has a floating cylindrical baffle that rocks up and down, and side to side, to keep squirrels from ...

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 ...