Best way 2 keep squirrels from chewing on deck rails

Mis21786904
by Mis21786904
  6 answers
  • Amanda Amanda on Oct 13, 2017

    Hello. Mix red hot pepper flakes with water and spray the deck rails. They hate pepper flakes.

    • 17335038 17335038 on Oct 13, 2017

      Will the inexpensive dried pepper flakes that you can buy at the dollar store in the spice isle work for this?

  • Maria Maria on Oct 13, 2017

    spray with peppermint oil, Ace Hdw. has a spray you can also purchase

  • Landsharkinnc Landsharkinnc on Oct 13, 2017

    I'd paint with a solution of powdered red pepper flakes and dish soap - just enough to make it 'stick' to the wood

  • Sam Sam on Oct 13, 2017

    There are sprays that deter horses from cribbing. I think it might work with squirrels as well as horses.

  • Patsy S. Johns Patsy S. Johns on Oct 14, 2017

    May or may not work but try putting hot sauce on the rails.

  • Amanda Amanda on Oct 17, 2017

    Yes it will. That is what I buy too. Good Luck!