Squirrels do seem to much prefer more usual suet flavorings. But a really hungry squirrel will still eat the spicy suet. ... But over time, I found that hot pepper suet DOES seem to deter squirrels the rest of the year. Most of the time, they won't eat it.
Will cayenne pepper in bird seed keep squirrels away?
Spice It Up!
Fair enough. ... Guess what can? Sprinkle some cayenne pepper or a similar spice onto your birdseed before you put it out. Birds will eat the seed just fine, but squirrels will smell the heat and stay well clear. You'll have to re-apply the spice frequently, however, or it'll wash off or blow away.
How do I keep squirrels off my suet?
So here are some ways to keep them from eating your suet:
- Offer plain suet cakes such as WBU Simply Suet. ...
- Put suet in a cage within a cage. ...
- Use a suet with capsaicin in it, such as WBU Hot Pepper Suet Dough cakes. ...
- Hang your suet on a properly placed baffled birdfeeding pole.
