Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

There's nothing more frustrating than filling your bird feeder only to watch squirrels swoop in, scare off the birds, and devour every last seed. If you're tired of playing defense against these bushy ...

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits ...

Squirrel-proof. Google it and you get nearly a half-million possibilities. Search it on Amazon and you get more than 3,200 product listings. There’s a lot of interest in anything that promises to give ...

Having a well-placed baffle (green cone attachment on bottom of picture) keeps squirrels from climbing up and getting to the feeder. Earlier this week I put out the call for advice on how to keep ...

Don’t want to spend $40 for a squirrel-proof bird feeder? This homemade bird feeder will cost you less than $10 and take about an hour to put together. Before you get started, you’ll need to buy or ...

I have a love-hate relationship with my yard. First, it started with Mr. Nuisance, a squirrel who was supposed to dislike the safflower seed that I faithfully put in a platform feeder for years.

Hannah Stephenson is among the countless people struggling with squirrels stealing from bird feeders. She tests a selection of deterrents to see if any work. I have long had a problem with grey ...