How to Keep Squirrels From Eating Peaches

Squirrels are very persistent when it comes to gathering food.

Squirrels are cute and curious creatures but they can also be a nuisance. These little rodents can cause a lot of problems for fruit growers as they love fruit and don't know it's not for them. To protect peaches from squirrels, it is necessary to make them inaccessible to the squirrels. You can also use chemicals to deter them.

Things You'll Need

• Sheet metal
• Moth balls
• Squirrel repellent

Instructions

Peaches on Trees

1. Trim the branches on your peach trees. Make sure there are no objects such as fence posts that the squirrels can climb and jump onto your trees.

2. Wrap sheet metal around the tree trunks. The metal should be at least 5 feet high.

3. Hang small bags of human, dog or fox hair from the tree branches.

Stored Peaches

1. Store your peaches securely. Make sure there is no way for the squirrels to get into the room where they are being stored and that all doors and windows are closed tightly.

2. Spread moth balls. Crush moth balls and spread them around the area where the peaches are being stored.

3. Use a commercial squirrel repellent. This can be bought in spray bottles at a hardware or garden store. Spray the repellent around the perimeter where the peaches are located but not on the peaches.

References

• Dailypuppy.com: How to Keep Squirrels Out of My Peach Tree
• Squirrelrepellent.net
• Gardeningknowhow.com: What Keeps Squirrels Away? How To Keep Squirrels Out Of Garden
• Hobbyfarms.com: Keep Squirrels Away from Your Gardens