These humane methods will help keep your apples, peaches, and pears safe from harm. Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts.

Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

We are officially into the summer season. As we enter this season, everything in your yard should be looking good right now. We have had somewhat excessive but very timely rainfall throughout the ...

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 ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

Hanging a quality, seed-filled bird feeder is a great way to attract a multitude of interesting and beautiful birds to your yard. One of the sneaky downsides to bird feeders, though, is that they also ...