Use squirrel-proof bird feeders with weight-activated closures
Place feeders on poles with baffles
Mount feeders at least 10 feet away from trees, fences, and roofs
Hang feeders on smooth metal poles instead of chains or ropes
Use squirrel baffles above or below the feeder
Apply slippery pole guards or cone baffles
Offer squirrel food away from bird feeders
Use safflower seed or other squirrel-resistant bird seed
Keep the ground under feeders clean of spilled seed
Trim nearby tree branches and shrubs
Use feeder placement that prevents jumping access
Bring feeders in at night if needed
Rotate feeder locations if squirrels adapt
Use motion-activated deterrents near feeders