Karenlynn has a wildlife feeder near her back door, a spot often visited by various creatures. She witnessed an intriguing interaction between a squirrel and a rat. The rat approached the feeder, ...

Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds.

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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 ...

If you ever wondered why squirrels are so infuriatingly effective at thwarting every garden solution you can come up with, just remember they have existed for 35 million years. In comparison, our ...

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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 ...