A HOMEOWNER wasn’t about to let one type of rodent ruin his urban garden.
Let’s just say that instead of getting mad at the animal, they decided to get revenge.
Editor Paper183 shared how they planned to wage their silent war with the disruptive squirrels.
“Squirrels are a big problem around here. They even dig and break flower pots for no apparent reason,” they said.
“Well, they won’t ruin my vegetables again,” they continued.
Not the type to tolerate the destruction of their plants, they made their own wooden enclosure to keep unwanted invaders out.
Another Redditor was curious how they built the cage-like structure.
“I really like this idea! What kind of wood did you use? Did you treat or seal the wood before assembling?” they asked.
“It’s a 2 x 2 spruce. But it wasn’t that nice and straight, I don’t think it’s normally used for things you would see,” they replied.
They explained how the DIY project was also affordable.
“But it was very cheap, so I bought a few more than I needed and chose the nicest ones for the front and the curved one in places where I could straighten it out by screwing other pieces together,” they said.
“I treated the wood before assembling.”
They also explained how they connected six structures together using bolts with wing nuts.
“It can be dismantled if necessary,” they said.
They also used L-brackets in the corners with screws connecting the two sides, as well as wood glue.
“I just measured it as I went along with the general idea in my head,” they said.
If you want to try your own outdoor DIY project, Home Depot sells a J-Grade Spruce Standard Board which measures 1 inch x 6 inches x 10 feet for $11.22.
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The board is described as meeting the “highest grading standards” when it comes to strength and appearance.
Another user on the platform shared what they used to combat their own pesky creatures.
“Personally, I opted for an air gun and the Squirrelinator,” they said.
“Squirrels now actively avoid my yard unless they really want to meet their ancestors.”
“Oh yeah. I know someone who also used air guns for a while, but he finally gave up this year and made smaller cages for his plants,” the Redditor responded.
Tips for Keeping Pests in Your Garden
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- Plant companion plants, such as peppermint, to repel mice.
- Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier$8, Amazon, about your flower beds.
- Fill open containers with beer and place in the soil to repel slugs.
- Spray plants with Neem Oil$9, Target, to repel ants, flies, and spiders.
- Sprinkle your flowerbeds with diatomaceous earth$8.26, Amazon.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of dish soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil and 4 cups of water and spray on flower beds.
- Place eggshells around plants to protect them from slugs and snails.
They explained some possible problems with the method.
“I can’t always be there at the right time. I don’t know about the Esquirrelinator, but I’m glad this works for you,” they said.
“I went to build it once and stopped worrying about the approach. Whatever keeps them away.”
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