Yes, it's that time of year again and while they're adorable, these little cuties can be very destructive. Is there anyone out there who knows how to deter them? I put an inch thick of Paprika along the top of the fence Monday night, but they eat it instead of running from it!!! Last night, I put black pepper out and it was ME who came back sneezing, not the squirrels who just gave a quick sniff and carried on as 'business as usual!!' Any tips?

I believe mothballs are a deterrant for them, but i am sure you will be able to buy stuff from the garden centre.

Try putting some nuts out.

I got some stuff called Squirrel Stop from one of the bird food manufacturers and squirted it on the peanut feeder. It doesn't affect birds but the squirrel didn't like it and I haven't seen him/her since! It's got capisicum pepper in it

Maybe SS should try some on his nuts!

Thanks, Jennyanydots - I'll try that.

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Maybe SS should try some on his nuts!

I might but only if you have a go first!

I had 6 squirrels in my garden Monday morning, but haven't seen them since. I have a feeling they don't like the heat. They're so cute really and always happily jumping about, but they don't 'alf destruct things.

Squirrels scare me. My old house used to have lots of trees at the back of the garden and the squirrels used to come in the house if the back door was open or try and climb up the patio doors. I'm not scared for life

Grey Squirrels are rodants who like stripping bark of trees. You can blame the Americans for them. Whens Hunting season?

hmm, who can we blame unchaned for? like Hitlars mum and dad his should have used birth controle. Oh and by the way reds do the same, do your resurch befor you coment you pleb.

Yes but a red squirrel is not a rodant and they are not related.

they steal eggs from nests, they also kill chicks, they are just as bad as the grays but not as good as surviving.

reported.

That’s nice, but what’s the reason behind it?

I think it’s a rather accurate comparison, the reds are native to our country, and the greys from America have taken up home and are spreading disease.

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That’s nice, but what’s the reason behind it?

...grey ones are a bit like asylum seekers and should therefore be kicked out....

You couldn't possibly bring yourself to see this comment as ever so slightly offensive to asylum seekers? And please don't try and start a conversation about asylum seekers now because I won't reply.

For your information, Unchained, all squirrels are rodents!