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Here is
some additional information that might help you understand the
product.
Look at the last part of this information on applications in
gardens.
You will
find this product works better in tube type feeders, in tray
feeders the powder tends to sift under the seeds and the
squirrels use this to their advantage. The tips help because one
of them is to use a small amount of salad oil which makes the
seeds sticky and stick to the squirrel. The birds to not taste
the powder so they don’t know it’s there. If you don’t have
birds at the present time it’s because the feeder was empty and
they have not come back. Birds also move around to get a diverse
diet and due to environmental factors that have nothing to due
with the squirrel away product they may be absent from the
feeder. They will be back; we have never had a case of birds
being repelled by the product. Stick with it and use the seed
you have.
No it is
not possible for the powder to discourage birds and we have sold
over 2 million packages. If the feeders were empty from the
squirrels before it will take time for them to come back. That
is totally normal and I would not worry about that at all. The
number one question ask by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is
“Where
did my birds go” they migrate around to get a variety in diet.
It is
possible that your squirrels did not want to break off feeding
right away and we have to consider that possibility. We have
been selling squirrel away for 10 years and continue to get
letters and calls regarding how well it works. But in a small
number of cases due to environmental variables, which can be
many in a normal bird, feeding situation it can take longer to
work. This sometimes leaves the person who purchased our product
with the idea that it does not work at all and never has. We are
sorry if this has happened to you but we would like to help you and
try to correct the problem.
We
will send you another large package and some excellent
supplemental directions with some tips that have taken the small
percentage of customers and made them happy users of our
product. Let's hope that is the outcome in your case also.
Pleas
send your complete name and address to us.
Customer
Service
Best
Regards and Happy Bird Feeding
Below are
the tips if you want to try some of these in you situation.
So
that Squirrel Away™ will be a complete success in your feeder;
we would like to offer some helpful hints to discourage the
squirrels from coming to your feeder.
Squirrels are creatures of habit and our task is to break their
habit of raiding the bird feeder. The key to breaking the cycle
is to make sure the concentration of SQUIRREL AWAY™ is high and
uniform throughout the feed. The squirrel must be able to taste
and smell the powder.
Certain flat or mesh bottom feeders that allow the powder to
sift off the seed can be a problem when birds or squirrels
agitate the feeding area. This results in a low concentration
of powder on the seed and the squirrels will seize the
opportunity to eat as much seed as possible in a short period of
time. Our best results have been obtained with a tube-type
feeder or a hopper-type feeder.
Using
ALL sunflower seed or seed that has lower oil content on the
surface of the hull can be a problem. The powder may not
adhere as well on a dry seed, resulting in a lower concentration
of SQUIRREL AWAY™.
Try
this suggestion:
Mix only five pounds of seed at a time! Mix the
seed well with several one or two second sprays of a non-stick
vegetable spray, or two teaspoons of cooking oil before applying
the SQUIRREL AWAY™. Mix the powder one teaspoonful at a time,
taking care to mix thoroughly. ALLOW TREATED SEED TO SIT 20
MINUTES BEFORE FILLING FEEDER.
If you have a persistent squirrel that eats the
treated seed anyway - your birdfeeder may be dusted with a bit
of SQUIRREL AWAY™. It is very important that squirrels SMELL
the SQUIRREL AWAY™ as well as TASTE the SQUIRREL AWAY™.
Squirrel Away wishes you HAPPY BIRD WATCHING!
Please give us a call if you have problems making SQUIRREL
AWAY™ work for you.
800-229-5454 - 9 Am to 4 PM - Eastern Standard Time
Squirrel Away™ – the all natural bird seed supplement, made
from Capsicum peppers, is used to protect the garden, too…
How to use Squirrel Away™ in
your garden:
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Bulbs
After digging a hole for your bulb, and amending the soil,
lightly sprinkle Squirrel Away™ into the bottom of the hole.
Place the bulb, then sprinkle Squirrel Away™ over the bulb
before covering with the soil. Whether or not you mulch, a
light dusting of Squirrel Away™ is recommended.
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Planters and Pots
Dust a bit of Squirrel Away™ on top of the soil after a new
planting or refreshing of the soil. Lightly mix the powder into
the soil, then dust again.
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Seedlings
After planting seeds and before germination, lightly dust
Squirrel Away™ onto the surface of soil. Reapply after rain.
Remember!
You are a mammal, too! Squirrel Away™ is a product made
from hot peppers. While it is not poisonous or harmful to
humans, birds, mammals or our environment in any way, it can
temporarily irritate your nose, eyes and skin. Individuals
with allergies or respiratory problems should not use this
product. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO COME IN CONTACT
WITH THIS PRODUCT. Be careful not to get product on skin,
in eyes or nose and be sure to wash your hands well after using.
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