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Squirrels
Squirrels are more than happy to dine on garden goodies as well as raid bird feeders while scaring away the garden-friendly birds you’re trying to attract.
How to Get Rid of Squirrels
While you may be able to eliminate some squirrels with a live trap, replacements likely will move in to take their place. Instead, consider putting a squirrel feeder further from your garden to distract them, and install baffles or other obstructions to protect hanging plants and bird feeders.
4/11
Crows
Noisy and messy, crows travel in groups and make short work of unprotected foodstuffs. They are perfectly willing to target vegetables on the vine, but they also chase grubs and other insects, tearing up your garden along the way. They’ll even rifle through your trash if they see something appealing.
How to Get Rid of Crows
You can always go with a scarecrow as long as you’re willing to change its position and outfit from time to time. Another option is an owl statue or wind chimes. The trick is to add enough variety to keep the crows guessing. They’re clever critters and will quickly learn to ignore a scare tactic if it’s not refreshed regularly enough.
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Deer
If you haven’t seen a deer in person, you probably think of them as beautiful and majestic. If, on the other hand, you’ve had to deal with deer stumbling into your yard, tearing open your garden, then getting confused and damaging your trees, fence, shed and anything else in their way as they leave, they seem distinctly less majestic and more irritating.
How to Get Rid of Deer
Most deer travel in set routines, revisiting the same yards over and over again. The goal of deer repellent is to convince them to take your home off their list of stops. Most deer repellent consists of something that smells bad to deer. A mix of pepper, eggs, and scented oil is a popular choice, as are shavings of Irish Spring. Your best bet is to try a couple of options to see what works for your particular deer.
