You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s ...

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 ...

Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

It's a familiar frustration for bird lovers: the careful stocking of feeders, only for agile grey squirrels to effortlessly snaffle seeds and fatballs. Over the years, desperate measures to stop these ...

This pioneer-era pie is due for a comeback. If you were to flip open a 1975 edition of The Joy of Cooking, you might be startled by an illustration that demonstrates how to skin a squirrel. The page ...

Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them ...

Ever stood in a grocery store feeling overwhelmed by all the “clean eating” advice bouncing around in your head? You’re not alone. Between Instagram influencers pushing their detox teas and your ...

Squirrels are undoubtedly fascinating creatures, but the last place you want to see them is on your bird feeder. Once they find them, these rodents can be relentless as they devour seeds and possibly ...

After more than a decade studying California ground squirrels, Jennifer Smith felt she had a solid understanding of their behavior. Then, in the summer of 2024, her students spotted something she ...

Floria couldn't believe what she was seeing—it was as if the squirrel was tidying up after its meal. Floria was strolling by when her eyes caught sight of a little squirrel enjoying an avocado. The ...