Watching a squirrel dash up a tree is quite the sight, yet it's quite another to set up a bird feeder only to have these bushy-tailed bandits raid it. Birds often depend on the extra sustenance from ...

Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them ...

A Red-Bellied Woodpecker comes in for a landing on this tube feeder filled with hot pepper suet bits (no squirrels, raccoons, or bears here). A female House Finch and a male Northern Cardinal are ...

The gardening experts say on their website: "Squirrels and birds have very different taste buds. As it turns out, birds don't ...

A squirrel eats an unripe strawberry in a garden. - Bethamber/Getty Images If you're battling squirrels in your garden, you've probably read about all kinds of tricks and tips to keep them out. You've ...

Cayenne pepper is a hot chile pepper typically used as a spice to add heat to a variety of dishes, like tacos, stir fry and curries. Yes, cayenne pepper can keep wildlife out of your garden. However, ...

As days become shorter and temperatures drop, we become seasonally savvy and begin offering our backyard birds food that is high in fat. This will allow your birds to increase their fat store which ...