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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The presence of squirrels in North America is so widespread that it's nearly impossible to keep every single one of them away from your ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, they're cute and comical as they zoom around your yard, leaping from tree limb to tree limb, tails ...

Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...

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 ...

You’ve lovingly filled your bird feeder with premium seed, hoping to attract a colorful chorus of finches, cardinals, and chickadees. But instead, in swoops a furry acrobat—bushy-tailed, wide-eyed, ...

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 ...

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 ...