Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who ...

Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for securing your bird feeder.

Squirrels always seem to find a way into bird feeders, but one simple DIY uses something you'd normally throw away to help ...

Having a well-placed baffle (green cone attachment on bottom of picture) keeps squirrels from climbing up and getting to the feeder. Earlier this week I put out the call for advice on how to keep ...

What do you get when you combine a shepherd’s hook meant for hanging plants with a short length of shiny stovepipe, a one-gallon plastic pot, a small metal hose clamp and a foot-long piece of wire?

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 ...

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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 ...