They have the ability to scale trees, houses and many other surfaces. This, of course, makes it easy for squirrels to detect the food we put out for the birds. Squirrel frequently hoard food for a later time. Finding the food they hoard is mostly dependent on squirrels smelling where it has been hidden. Not Feeding Squirrels People either seem to love squirrels, put up with them, or hate them.
Many people complain that the squirrels are eating the birds' food and destroying the bird feeders.
In all situations we can help people deal with squirrels and better enjoy the hobby of birdfeeding. The methods used in squirrel resistant set ups can be applied to existing feeders. Existing feeders can be fitted with the On Guard wire mesh protector available at Wild Birds Unlimited. It is designed to keep squirrels from reaching the seed in tube feeders. Safflower is only effective if used exclusively in the feeder.