But again, given the difficulties of removing squirrels yourself you might be best to call in professional pest control. Keeping Squirrels Off Your Bird Food

Mix equal parts of each spice and sprinkle the flakes in areas you want to keep out the squirrels. We suggest you mix the repellent with your bird seed. Doing this will prevent the squirrels from eating the food, as they do not like anything that tastes spicy. To use dryer sheets to keep squirrels away, tie a good handful of them near the area you’re trying to keep squirrels from! Your attic, on a fence, or nearby your garden are all acceptable areas. Cayenne Pepper and Chilli. You can sprinkle cayenne or chilli in areas of the garden you want to keep squirrel-free. Either sprinkle dry or make up a spray with water. But remember cayenne and chilli do hurt them. If they get it into their eyes it can even cause temporary blindness. So you may want to think twice about this method. You don’t want the squirrels to start treating your bird feeders like their home, and we understand that. If they begin to do this, it’s time to make a homemade squirrel baffle. Introduce Predator Scent. Squirrels will move out if they smell predators. You can buy commercial sprays that contain the essence of fox. Use these to spray the problem area. Alternatively dog, cat or human hair sprinkled on the floor will have the same effect.Just be sure not to spray any repellent inside your car engine, as this could damage the engine. You can also try using a motion-activated sprinkler around your car.

To make this spray, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, crush the garlic cloves. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and add your garlic cloves. Another effective way to deter squirrels is to make noise. You can bang on pots and pans, blow a whistle, or set up a music player outdoors.

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Let’s dive in so you can start repelling squirrels today! Use A Homemade Spray To Keep Squirrels Away The main ingredients are garlic, peppermint, and rosemary oils, and white pepper. The combined ingredients irritate affected rodents and prevent them from destroying plants, trees, or any other objects.