How to keep squirrels from eating your pumpkins

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Below are five methods to keep the animals– especially squirrels– far from your work of art. One final tip: Horticultural teacher Mary Wilson at Michigan State University Extension recommends rotating the type of repellent every few weeks, as animals ended up being less conscious the effects gradually.

Spray first with Windex, then round off with Promise.

It’s not a great smell, for you or the animals. A pumpkin that’s been snacked on by hungry squirrels.

( Photo: Maryann Struman) 4. Deer repellent, or basic animal repellent Exact same offer– you can find numerous animal repellents at local garden stores, like English Gardens. Many of them have active ingredients like peppermint, garlic or eggs.This one is the most Halloween you can get. Blood meal is a garden fertilizer made from, well, blood. Squirrels don’t like it since they’re vegetarians. Sprinkle some around your pumpkins, but keep it restricted to less than 4 ounces per square lawn. Search in hardware or garden stores.Read or Share this story: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2018/10/15/squirrels-eating-pumpkins/1646334002/Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you read about How to keep squirrels from eating your pumpkins It does not need to be a full-on battle with Mother Nature.Sent!A link has been sent out to your pal’s e-mail address.Posted!A link has actually been posted to your Facebook feed.