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 ...

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 Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A squirrel hanging upside down eating birdseed from a mesh feeder with a green base. - Lemanieh/Getty Images This simple and ...

Bird feeders sometimes attract as many squirrels as birds. Read on to learn how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.

A squirrel leaning across from a pole and reaching into a bird feeder - Romaoslo/Getty Images You've spent a small fortune on bird food, dedicated a weekend to DIYing your own backyard bird feeder, ...

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Squirrels can be an adorable addition to your garden. Although there are some benefits to having squirrels around, they can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you ever wondered why squirrels are so infuriatingly effective at thwarting every garden solution you can come up with, just ...