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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Squirrel Away - Good HousekeepingAsk the Institute - Squirrel Proofing your bird feederQuestion - What's the best way to keep squirrels from stealing seeds out of my bird feeder? I have tried barriers and nothing works. Answer - Squirrel's excellent jumping skills mean that anything near the feeder-branches, a roof, a fence-can become a launch pad. Specially designed squirrel-proof feeders can foil the critters, but they also make it more difficult for the larger birds to reach the feed. One of the best solutions we've seen is Squirrel Away (available at mass merchandisers and hardware stores, or call 800-229-5454). Its a fine powder made from hot peppers that you mix into birdseed. Birds aren't affected-their taste buds don't perceive spiciness. But squirrels are: During tests, the would-be looters avoided the feeder altogether, detecting the offensive pepper scent from a foot away.
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