Use squirrel-proof feeders with weight-activated closures
Place feeders on smooth metal poles
Install baffles above and below the feeder
Keep feeders at least 10 feet from trees, fences, and roofs
Hang feeders on thin wire or cable away from jump points
Use safflower seed, which squirrels often avoid
Offer squirrel food away from bird feeders
Apply spicy birdseed deterrents made with capsaicin
Clean up spilled seed regularly
Use feeders with cages that allow birds but block squirrels
Mount feeders on poles with squirrel guards
Move feeders periodically to reduce squirrel access
Remove nearby launch points like branches and stacked objects
Bring feeders in at night if needed
Use multiple feeders spaced apart to distract squirrels