Squirrels Grrr!

Question

Is there anything I can spray on my pots to keep the squirrels from digging in them, tossing my plants and placing peanuts in the pots?

Marianne Cerrito · Answer

Put one or two mothballs in the pot

Judy · Answer

My mother-in-law, who is a miraculous gardener from England, put mothballs or moth crystals around the plants in the containers.

Gary Stenzel · Answer

Squirrels hate cayenne pepper. I use it in my bird feeder. Works great!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

spread around anything that has a nasty odor. Blood Meal,hot pepper flakes,garlic,etc.

Trish · Answer

mothballs!

Sharon Seiber · Answer

I'm wondering if the cat/dog repellent would work? You would just have to spay the pot with it.

Ahmeans · Answer

There is a product called 'Repels all' that is safe but a major repelant. It has blood and garlic and peppers and other stinky things in it. Try a garden store. If I'm remembering correctly it comes as pellets - we used it a lot at our last house.

Nora Dolan · Answer

Cayenne pepper, cats and dogs, lol! For deer, I use shavings of Irish Spring soap (manly, yes, and they hate it, too!). Don't know if it'll work for squirrels, but worth a try? Good luck!

Sue Sanders · Answer

I buy a cheap brand of black pepper and lightly sprinkle the soil around my potted plants. It deters cats and squirrels. Just remember to sprinkle again after a rain. I'm reminded I forgot to resprinkle after a rain when I see the dirt and mulch on my porch. I also use pepper aroung other plants planted in flower beds for dogs, cats and squirrels. Noticed a lady walking her dog was letting him come to my plants to do his stuff and I stepped out on porch and she pulled him away so use pepper on plants near street.too. By the way, the idea of putting peanuts in your pots was pretty funny.

60c1476481 · Answer

I used chicken wire, molded in flower pot, squirrels  have left pots alone. I tried all kinds of things, even bought sprays.

Dave Page · Answer

Try coffee grounds or human hair

Darlene Whalen · Answer

I always use irish spring soap works GREAt, I chop up the bar into small pieces and spread it around on top the soil. Even with rain it will last for 1 to 2 weeks then I throw them out and put fresh pieces. I have been doing this for about 2 yrs and it hasnt failed me yet. lol and no it doesnt make bubbles when it rains.

Marian Hares · Answer

Hi try dry musterd. just dig it in under the top soil ok works for me^

Mary · Answer

I have always used cayenne pepper (get a big one from the Dollar Store). Sprinkle it right on the dirt/plants. Works every time!

UpState · Answer

It's not for everyone, but human urine works almost 100%.

Fuchsiafairy · Answer

I am going to try using some of the suggestion mentioned.  These squirrels are a nuisance!!!

Darlene Whalen · Answer

I have asked my vet, and yes it is a minor irritant but an irritant that I prefer my dogs not have to endure and its not only the pets going in the pots but the wind that blows it around, just my opinion but I found a safer alternative with the irish spring so thats what I use. it

Cynthia · Answer

Get a couple of suet holders, in the bird seed aisle are blocks of squirrel free 'hot pepper' suet, will not kill them but will drive them away when they take a bite. Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling.  These suets are reasonable, been using for yrs. I find mine in Home Depot.  No more squirrels.

Lynn · Answer

Have you tried Moth Balls and Pepper?

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi there, here's a great article that has some really great ideas that should help! http://www.henrystreet.co.uk/keep-squirrels-flower-pots/

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