DIY Squirrel deterrer

[JBR]

I've just experimented with the idea in post #5, but to prevent squirrels from scoffing all the food on our bird table. The birds can still peck up the seeds but the squirrels can't get their mouths around them, although they try hard enough.

 

[michealangelo]

Rats and squirrels go for my bird and hedgehog food

Margarine or any oil on the pole to the bird feeders keeps them off and the magpies

Both rats and squirrels hate chilli , curry powder, garlic , peppermint and lemon juice so the whole garden gets a blast once a week, twice in the winter

 

[Koolpc]

Just put up a sign..'No Squirrels'....they will then go next door.

 

[StephenStephen]

Some people find that a slinky on the pole works...

 

[Old Salt]

Just put up a sign..'No Squirrels'....they will then go next door.

I have a “keep off the grass” sign but I dont think the little bu**ers can read. Either that or they are just winding me up.

 

[bernardgreen]

I dont think the little bu**ers can read

Try another language for the sign.