How do I prevent squirrels from destroying my outdoor chair cushions?
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Ugh, they are the worst! There are a number of things that you can do -
- plant lavender in pots around the area; they dislike the scent.
- make a spray with pepper sauce and water; spray around and on the furniture consistently when you're not out there. It dries quickly but helps repel them anyway.
- squirrels love to jump from trees to furniture, so trim back the trees in the area
Walmart has a vinyl box for deck storage of things. It is large enough to take the cushions so you can put them away when not in use. That is about the only thing I can come up with as I have problems with them also. There is a smell that is attracting them.
you can spray the cushions with bitter apple, which is available at pet stores.
When cushions are not in use, cover them in plastic. Plus covered, protects cushions from the weather elements.
I cannot tell you how much money I have spent on outdoor chair covers and squirrels still got through to the furniture. I even purchased tub mats that have the suctions on the back and placed them on top of the chairs thinking it would hurt their feet. Not so much! I found buying clear shower curtains and tucking them around our cushions saved them. The last 2 years, I've put my cushions inside clear plastic garbage bags and they haven't tried to gnaw through. Go figure! Its definitely a battle that squirrels always seem to win!
They can be pesky, can't they?? We finally broke down and bought a storage box. It's pretty and double functions as extra seating.