It's fall, which means the squirrels are out in force eating up all your bird seeds and pumpkins. Here's how to stop them.

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 ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

These tactics will keep squirrels from hogging all the food from your feathered friends. Bird feeders aren't meant to be "all wildlife" feeders—but those sneaky squirrels somehow seem to weasel their ...

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 ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...

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 ...

The physical barrier is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder. Ideally, after a barrier is applied, your bird food will be easy to get ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Fall’s arrival in North Carolina means sightings of the Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch and Carolina Chickadee may become more ...