Request: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
Archived on 07/29/2009
To keep squirrels away from or keep them from eating your garden plants, mix this:
- 1 gallon of water
- 6 capfuls of Murphy's Oil Soap
- 2 Tbsp. of cayenne pepper
Spray onto plants. This does not harm the plants and will keep the squirrels away.
By Kelly from Largo, FL
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RE: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
I was just given the suggestion of putting kids pin wheels around my garden and in my pots. Figure it is worth a try.
(06/10/2008)
By Rebecca
RE: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
The best way I kept squirrels from digging up my corn kernels that I planted was to spread hair clippings that I got from my barber. They smell the human scent and stay away, so far it has worked. (07/02/2008)
By Bob
RE: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
I have tried everything to keep those crazy things out of my potted plants and they are still making my morning chore of cleaning up split soil and re potting my plants a nightmare. My solution, a large outdoor cat. It has worked. They mess with the cat, but from afar. Put the fear in them, HA! Good luck. (08/24/2008)
By Andrea from OK
RE: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
I used coffee grounds to keep the squirrels from going after my tomatoes. I sprinkle it around weekly. (09/13/2008)
By Don
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Tip: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
Archived on 08/14/2007
To keep squirrels and other critters out of your garden get toy snakes, I get the ones at Walmart in the toy department for 88 cents. Put them in your garden and it scares the critters away. Be sure to move them around once in awhile, those critters are smart and will figure out they never move. You can also take green garden hose and make some "X's" (yes there are snakes that look like this) on it with black electrical tape, stick an old tennis ball on the end of the hose for a head and this works just as well. I love to stand in my window and watch the squirrels react, they evacuate to my front yard.
By Tracey from Thomasville
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RE: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
I have those rubber snakes all over my terrace, and still.... stupid little squirrels attack all my plants... best solution... put chicken wire in the plants, then they can't dig up the roots and kill your plants... have not found solution for them not attacking tomatoes.. would have to cage them, and it's too much work. (04/06/2007)
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Request: Keeping Squirrels Out of the Garden
Archived on 04/02/2007
To discourage squirrels from eating your garden stuff, you can make a paste of cayenne pepper and water and paint it on the leaves that they seem to attack or if you prefer you can paint the whole garden. The Paste is just made with a little water. This does work but your neighbors will LOOK at you a little funny if they see you "painting" your leaves. I know, I've tried it.
By Mary Ann from Lawrence, KS
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RE: Keeping Squirrels Away From Garden Plants
According to Jerry Baker, master gardener, the squirrels eat things in the garden primarily because they're THIRSTY. He suggests keeping a couple of bird baths full of water for them instead of killing or torturing them. They are funny and fairly harmless in TX, at least. The children love, name, and hand feed them nuts/seeds. It would be fairly cruel to see them with a mouthful of pepper.
God bless your reconsidering your anti-squirrel techniques. Good luck with your garden. (10/07/2006)
By lyndagayle62
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