Squirrel Proof Patio Lights

There are many humane ways to stop the little menaces from ruining your furniture.

Squirrel proof patio lights.

Have any other anti squirrel methods. The squirrels were gnawing on the wires of outdoor lights over our deck. It has been documented on multiple occasions that squirrels see the small light bulbs as a potential food source and chew through the wires so they can store their tiny glass nuts for their future holiday meals. This is a great option to also protect your patio furniture as you can spray deer repellent on the underside of your furniture without causing damage be sure to always read.

Trademarked usa squirrel proof ingredients are fully integrated into the christmas lights and bandit blocker during the manufacturing process. May 27 2016 explore marybeth shea s board outdoor lighting squirrel proof on pinterest. Leave your suggestions in the comments below. There is nothing cuter or more annoying than a squirrel especially one chewing on your outdoor cushions and furniture.

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Spray deer repellent around the perimeter of the patio on the edge of the back wall and any rain spouts the squirrel could climb on to get to your outdoor living space. Squirrels tangle with outdoor lights originally published december 31 2008 at 11 01 pm updated january 1 2009 at 12 00 am tips on protecting light strings from squirrels and on how to clean wool. Squirrel proof ingredients are completely harmless to squirrels birds humans. The squirrel proof properties can not wash off with rain.

The common belief now is that squirrels chew through the wires to get the lights. If it ever comes up in normal conversation you could suggest it must be the increased traffic generated by the lights that s helping nature thin the herd.