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 ...

Squirrels are known for feasting on bird seed and, because to their ability to reach high places and jump daring distances, it often seems that no bird feeder is off limits. Not only do they eat all ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

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 ...

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 ...