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 ...

A squirrel hanging upside down eating birdseed from a mesh feeder with a green base. - Lemanieh/Getty Images This simple and inexpensive measure prevents the squirrels from climbing up and feasting on ...

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 ...

Grumpy helps a reader deal with squirrels and offers helpful tips. "My squirrel-proof feeder doesn't work. Squirrels shimmy right up the post and eat all the seeds." - Jill Grumpy Gardener: My number ...

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 ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun target accessory to help scare squirrels away from the bird feeder," said an inventor, from Hedgesville, W.V., "so I invented the T.

As autumn comes in, people are putting out food for bird feeding, but a tricky problem holds them back - rats, an expert ...

The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals. By John Alexander Published Jun 20, 2025 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

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 ...