You buy a feeder to attract the birds only to watch the squirrels climb up the pole and eat it all. Try this one simple fix that will make all the difference.

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 ...

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 ...

Watching colorful birds flit around your bird feeder provides a never-ending source of entertainment. Every day, you welcome multiple types of songbirds along with boisterous woodpeckers who seem to ...

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 ...

If you ever wondered why squirrels are so infuriatingly effective at thwarting every garden solution you can come up with, just remember they have existed for 35 million years. In comparison, our ...

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, ...

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 ...