Squirrel Proof Patio Lights

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Squirrel proof patio lights.

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. Remember the 95 5 rule about followers leaders. The squirrel proof properties can not wash off with rain. Trademarked usa squirrel proof ingredients are fully integrated into the christmas lights and bandit blocker during the manufacturing process.

95 of all people will accept that story on face value and the other 5 will think about it but probably won t be interested in pursuing it. Have any other anti squirrel methods. Their rootless teeth never stop growing so they chew nonstop. The squirrels were gnawing on the wires of outdoor lights over our deck.

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. 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. May 27 2016 explore marybeth shea s board outdoor lighting squirrel proof on pinterest. There is nothing cuter or more annoying than a squirrel especially one chewing on your outdoor cushions and furniture.

Leave your suggestions in the comments below. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task. 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. Tom put his idea on paper then did the measurements for materials.

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.