Now, the fake snakes keep the squirrels away. YAY! … That way the squirrels and birds won’t become accustomed to them over the winter. So, the trick is to keep moving these guys so the squirrels/birds think the snakes are real.
What is the best way to repel squirrels?
- Spread predator urine around your garden. …
- Try sprinkling cayenne pepper, ground chili peppers, pepper flakes, and/or garlic pepper on and around your plants when they are ready to bloom. …
- Birds can’t taste capsaicin, so add some cayenne pepper to those bird feeders to deter squirrels.
What do squirrels really hate?
Squirrels have a strong sense of smell, which they use food sources and shelter. You can repel squirrels using scents they hate such as, capsaicin, white vinegar, peppermint oil, coffee grounds, cinnamon, predator urine, garlic, dryer sheets, Irish Spring Soap, and rosemary.
