does this stop squirrels from climbing up the tree and "stealing" my nuts?
862278
I would agree with John Dinsmore's answer. Also, I think it would be cruel if this sticky resin got onto the squirrel's feet. Generally, netting will work better. I have seen squirrels consume an entire apricot tree fruit in one afternoon. Good luck on solving the problem.
862279
Would have to agree with Mr Dinsmore's answer; Tanglefoot's not going to solve your problem.
862280
no, unless you have a smooth trunk at least 3 to 6 feet long, since a squirrel can jump up about 5 feet and there is not another tree within 20 feet of it. if you want to protect your nut tree and use tanglefoot, you will need to spread a 3 foot wide band of tape 3 feet from the ground, then slather tanglefoot on your band of tape, provide me size details of your tree, diameter of tree, lowest branches to ground
418103
I'm sure it will, I put it in my bird seed that was up on a pole, but, it definitely kept the squirrels away. Add more to spice up the seed, I'm sure the chipmunks won't like that.
335836
We don't have chipmunks but it has absolutely positively worked for squirrels. When our feeders get low and there isn't as much seed on the ground, they really start to find ways to get up there. The only time one got up there is when he jumped straight up from the ground. I watched and was amazed. But since we have one squirrel proof feeder that works, his weight triggered the closing mechanism. We have another squirrel proof feeder that doesn't work, but it's higher off the ground so no squirrel has yet jumped up to it. Moral of the story: if you have really determined and gymnastic squirrels, get a higher shepherd's hook to hang it from. There are no trees, roofs nor wires near enough to our feeder from which the squirrels can jump. I have had peaceful bird watching since the baffle and recommend it highly!!!!
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I bought it to scare squirrels from our Mango trees. It did not work for squirrels at all. Squirrels would sit right in front of it with one of my mangos. I would click the remote to sound the alarm and the squirrels just kept chomping..., no effect at all. Also, device kept sounding off when a little wind made some leaves move (even on least sensative setting). It absolutely does not work on squirrels. I cannot say it will work on birds but, based on how well it works on squirrels, I have my doubts.
319270
I use the product to trap insects crawling up my fruit trees. First, you wrap the tree trunk with the tape and then smear on the goop. Judging from how hard it is to remove from your hands, a squirrel should be at least highly annoyed.
1505727
In my experience, ir the squirrels can come down from above, they can get around this baffle. It is designed to stop the squirrels from coming up from below. I don't know how your feeder is hanging but they are very good at dropping down. The squirrel proof feeders that are spring activated to close off the seed opening seem best in hanging situations where squirrels can drop down from above.
1887290
Not particularly squirrel proof but does a great job keeping away hornets and wasps. If you hang it from a thin diameter shepards hook and spray that with silicon it will make it very tough for the squirrels to get at it.
1058852
Squirrels are rats with fluffy tails and as such they can chew thru this mesh easily.. NOT saying that they will because they can get all tangled up in the mesh. IT is my firm belief that it will help deter them but will not completely stop a dedicated fruit hungry squirrel. YES i would use it to make it harder for them to get to the fruit
1058976
We have had no issues with squirrel with this hook, one of the main reasons I bought this hook. You might need some really long screws to penetrate the bark. Also, maybe some washers to accommodate for the curve of the tree but I don't think it should be a problem.
902984
I have the birdhouse at the top of a tall pole, so squirrels can't get to it. I do have another house in a tree and the squirrels have never messed with it.
811997
Yup, my Squirrels empty the Peanut Wreath within several hours. What they have been doing is taking one then burying it for the winter, then going back to eat one. It's a vicious cycle :)I bought it for the Squirrels anyway... hoping it will deter them from my bird feeders. I have seen birds feeding from the peanuts though, just not very many.
49635
Hi Dan, my problem was squirrels gettings in my engine. I sprinkled this around my car and it kept them away. Give it a try. I hope it works!
632535
I think it would be effective on squirrels, but we also have many birds at our bird feeder and we don't want to disturb the birds. Both eat in the daytime. We have caught squirrels in a live trap and moved them to another wooded place. We make bait with peanut butter smeared on a piece of thick paper and press sunflower seeds into the peanut butter. We call it "Annie bait" because our 8-year old granddaughter, Annie, came up with the idea. Take the squirrels away at least 3 miles or they may return.
1496185
Not positive but I have mine fairly high up to prevent squirrels from jumping over it. I also heavily grease the pole below it.
1422583
I have not used this with squirrels but if I have another issue with them chewing on my house I will. I think it's powerful enough to do the job. Hopefully you won't find the neighbor's cat inside.
1652587
It's worth a try. I've given up trying to deter the squirrels - I just fill the feeders and watch who gets there first!!!!! With 6 different feeders, I'm sure birds and squirrels alike all get something!!!!
1230591
I'm not sure as I no longer own this one - the squirrels got it almost immediately. Go for the Squirrel Buster instead - it's been hanging up over a year and the squirrels are still perplexed. I wrote up a review on Squidoo.com. If you go there and search "The Squirrel Buster Bird Feeder. Bye, bye, Squirrels." you'll see the full review.