Use wire mesh, row covers, or hardware cloth over beds and seedlings
Install a fence at least 3 feet high and bury the bottom several inches
Add a top barrier or angled extension to prevent climbing
Remove bird feeders or use squirrel-proof feeders away from the garden
Keep the garden free of fallen fruit, nuts, and seeds
Harvest ripe produce promptly
Use motion-activated sprinklers or lights
Place squirrel repellents around the garden and reapply after rain
Plant squirrel-resistant crops or use them in less accessible areas
Cover bulbs and newly planted seeds with mesh
Use mulch sparingly if it encourages digging
Block access to compost, trash, and pet food
Prune tree branches that overhang the garden
Rotate deterrents regularly to reduce habituation
Set humane traps only if legal and permitted in your area