If squirrels are climbing up your bird feeder poles, try rubbing them with Crisco (the poles—not the squirrels)! It doesn’t hurt the birds, and the squirrels won’t be able to get a grip. Also, consider the type of bird feeder. If you have the common tube feeder, metal ports arou...
If you have a problem with squirrels climbing poles to get to your bird feeder, try mixing some cayenne pepper with vaseline and smearing it over the pole. If the vaseline doesn’t make it tricky enough for the little critters to keep their grip, then the cayenne should turn them off tha...
I need to find away to keep them from climbing my tree. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Reply David Fournier January 3, 2017 at 3:01 am This sunflower seed feeder has defeated my squirrels. The cap snaps on very tightly. https://www.amazon.com/Seed-Ball-Wild-Bird-Feeder/dp/B...
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Use baffles to prevent a squirrel or raccoon from climbing to a feeder. Baffles can be hung or placed on poles or posts and they work if used correctly.[2] The magic formula is ten feet by five feet. That is, athletic squirrels can jump ten feet horizontally and five feet vertically. ...
If squirrels are climbing up your bird feeder poles, try rubbing them with Crisco (the poles—not the squirrels)! It doesn’t hurt the birds, and the squirrels won’t be able to get a grip. Also, consider the type of bird feeder. If you have the common tube feeder, metal ports arou...