While many of us enjoy watching squirrels, they can be a serious garden problem, causing extensive damage and terrorizing bird feeders. If you are looking for ways to keep them out of your garden, here are some humane solutions to try: ...
Small animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, voles, slugs and mice can be difficult to keep out of your garden due to their ability to dig under or climb over fences. Chicken wire with small holes or 1/2-inch hardware cloth may be effective in deterring these pests; you could also conside...
To keep squirrels from climbing your tree, protect it with a barrier that squirrels cannot cross. One way is to build a 1-inch wire mesh fence around the tree. It should be at least 30 inches high and sunk into the ground at least 6 inches. Bend the top 6 inches at a 90° angle ...
Try toavoid attracting squirrelsto your property in the first place. If your yard has more “food,” you’re the party house. Ensure you have tight-fitting trash cans, and never leave food or compost scraps sitting out. Bird seed is also big; keep it indoors or in a chew-proof contain...
Okay, now onto how to keep squirrels out of the garden… Part 2. Habitat Modification Prune Branches If you have large trees around your yard, you might need to consider pruning back a few long branches to strategically reduce squirrel’s access to your home. ...
Use devices to frighten animals Apply barrier protection The best way to protect fruit trees from squirrels, raccoons, and birds is to soften your attitude and be willing to share. Wildlife can be a joy in a garden if a homeowner has the right attitude. In any event, even if you employ...
Squirrels don't just destroy ground crops and flowers. They also love to climb trees. If you own a pear tree, you need to protect if from the squirrels. Otherwise, you won't have any pears to enjoy when picking time rolls around. Getting rid of squirrels
Remove woodpiles and hiding places for voles from near your garden, shrubs, and trees. Keep your lawn mowed and bushes trimmed up from the ground. Avoid putting dense mulch too close to trees and shrubs. Keep snow cleared from the base of trees and shrubs. Protect young trees by wrapping...
Squirrel Wars.(how to protect bird feeders from gray squirrels)(Brief Article)HARRISON, GEORGE
This strategy doesn’t just protect your feeder; it also distracts squirrels from ransacking your garden. Squirrel feeders are also, for the record, delightful. They range from basic horizontaljar feedersto moreelaboratesquirrelsaloonsituations. I myself went for an English tea feeder. ...