In this video, we test whether greasing a bird feeder pole is an effective way to keep squirrels off and protect your bird feeders. Watch the experiment and find out if this simple trick can help you ...

If you are frequently chasing squirrels away from your bird feeder, you are not alone in your battle against these opportunity-seeking rodents. Once squirrels have located a reliable food source (in ...

The physical barrier is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder. Ideally, after a barrier is applied, your bird food will be easy to get ...

Grumpy helps a reader deal with squirrels and offers helpful tips. "My squirrel-proof feeder doesn't work. Squirrels shimmy right up the post and eat all the seeds." - Jill Grumpy Gardener: My number ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...