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Natural Repellent for Squirrels

There are a lot of squirrels near my house. They eat my flowers, tulips, and even open a hole to put a peanut or 2 in the flower pot. I need a good homemade repellent, but I do not want to harm the animal nor my garden. Thank you for your help.

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By Luz Mari from Canada

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Natural Repellent for Squirrels

Chili powder or hot pepper sauce does keep them away, but you have to keep reapplying it which can be a nuisance. I've heard that they don't like digging in rough gravel, either, so you might consider that or some sort of hard mulch for your beds. They seem to like the softer dirt to dig in, which unfortunately is why our flower beds are so popular with the varmints. (05/17/2010)

By Tapestry Lady

Natural Repellent for Squirrels

I don't think any of the repellents will work. What I did was buy a Havaheart trap. Bait it with some seeds. When the squirrel is trapped I move it about 10 miles away and release it. (05/18/2010)

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March 19, 20171 found this helpful

Oh, THAT'S why I now have so many squirrels in my yard. Thanks a lot.

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May 15, 20170 found this helpful

That is a horrible idea. If that is a nursing mother squirrel, you just killed her babies. Deal with it. I have a special place where I feed the squirrels sunflower seeds and mixed nuts......they have NEVER eaten one plant of mine and I have large beautiful beds...

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August 30, 20170 found this helpful

I think that releasing a squirrel in the UK is illegal - check your local laws before doing this

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August 30, 20170 found this helpful

Fox urine repels squirrels. You can buy it online.

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March 5, 20190 found this helpful

REPELS Humans TOO :-(

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March 5, 20190 found this helpful

I Have Used Cayenne Pepper seasoning. Get it from a bargain place called Big Lots. I Just sprinkle some around the plants. IT Only Take ONCE. They Lick Their paws and WOW!!!!!!!

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Hey I Know how that Feels Have Make the mistake of rubbing my eye after making Chile. Ouch!?! Hope that Helps

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May 4, 20200 found this helpful

Our state we can not relocat any animals due to rabbies

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June 12, 20200 found this helpful

Im afraid this is illegal Im MA

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