"Kitties are the answer! I had two that kept our yard free of squirrels and chipmunks, but lost one kitty this winter. Just learned that my husband is allergic to cat dander. He loves this cat so much, he is willing to put up with it, although we…"
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Kathy Smigleski Z4 replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"Liquid Fence is pretty safe...it's mostly rotten eggs (smells terrible until it dries), but your dogs might love it! I have more problems with rabbits than squirrels. Last year I used Plantskyyd (it's dried cow's blood you mix with…"
Janine Jacobs replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"I hang a few CDs from fishing line amongst my cedars which help to keep the deer away in the winter (they shine in the light), it might be worth trying vs. squirrels."
Heidi Allen replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"We have a huge oak, so of course the squirrels just love to dig things up in my yard. I have 2 oak wine barrels that I plant annuals in, and the squirrels have taken the small plants dug them up and thrown them on the lawn every year. This year I…"
Sandy replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"I don't know if it works but you can try powder fox urine available at Four Seasons Nursery www.4SeasonsNurseries.com
They claim it's 100% organic. It's $19.99 for 20 oz. #MS8231"
Claudia P replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"You can try Moth Balls, but the birds will play with them. lol"
barb nelson replied to Paula Gozner Z-4, WIS's discussion New to zone 4 in the group Zone 4"it is a tough one when you are in zone 4 ... Memorial Day is usually the safest and as hard as it is you are better off!! I lost all my tomoatoes, peppers, cukes, squash etc because of an ice storm we got w week before Memorial Day weekend. It had…"
barb nelson replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"thank you -- well so far so good for the marigolds but now I'm afraid I just jinxed myelf haahaa. maybe I will go get some lavender too :) been real wet and rainy so waiting to see what a nice day brings. EEEK. Have a few morning glorys still…"
Deirdre Carter replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"Hey! I just found something..but under another topic! It seems that planting marigolds and lavender is something people do to deter deer and SQUIRRELS! I'm trying it!"
Deirdre Carter replied to barb nelson's discussion squirrel control help in the group Zone 4"Hi! I have the same problem...and for the same reasons! I found a spray to keep bugs off last year that was supposed to be safe for kids and pets after 24 hours. I never really trusted it, and I don't know anything that will control the…"
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I've been having a dickens of a time trying to keep the squirrels out of my planters!! My seedlings are/were coming up until the little creatures decided to play and dig most of them up!! I planted marigolds all around the borders and now i'm just waiting.Has any one had problems and a safe way to keep them at bay? I have a couple dogs and a granddaughter who is only 2 1/2 so I hate to put any type of chemical down as they all say it is hazardous to humans and domestic animals (things like deer…See More
barb nelson replied to Deirdre Carter's discussion Hi! in the group Zone 4"hello
I'm also new to this and am looking forward to chatting wiht everyone and getting ideas. I livein southern part of Minnesota. I am also renting so I cannot see going after perenials :( although I can't wait for the day I can.
Barb"
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