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We asked pest control pros if cayenne pepper really deters squirrels—what they said

Key Points Cayenne pepper can deter squirrels by irritating their senses without causing harm.Its effectiveness fades quickly ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Deterring squirrels: Will cayenne pepper in seeds harm birds?

Q: Not following your advice to not feed birds when winter ends, we keep a few feeders going for birds, (many different from winter), but hang them from a second-floor window. Our problem is squirrels ...
The Courier-Journal

Here's how to keep squirrels out of a bird feeder and from eating your pumpkins

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...