Keep Feeders Bird-Focused and Critter-Free

Squirrels and other critters can add a level of frustration to bird feeding, but we're expert problem-solvers! With the right foods, feeders and accessories, you can keep your backyard bustling with birds while limiting uninvited critters.

• Turn Up the Heat: Our exclusive hot pepper foods are a game-changer. Birds love 'em; critters, not so much. From seed and no-melt suet cylinders to Stackables® and Bark Butter® Bits, we’ve got you covered.
• Switch to Safflower: This small, white seed is high in protein and fat and it's perfect for most songbirds, but squirrels and blackbirds usually skip it. Win-win.
• Guard It: Keep larger, pushy visitors like blackbirds or pigeons from dominating feeders. Add a cage to your feeder to keep bigger birds and squirrels locked out. These work with a variety of feeder styles and sizes.
• Eliminate Them: The Eliminator™ Squirrel Proof Feeder uses weight-sensitive tech to close its seed ports when a squirrel hops on the perch ring. Adjust the sensitivity to exclude big birds, too.
• Baffle Them: Our Advanced Pole System® (APS) Squirrel Baffle, made of powder-coated steel, is a must-have for blocking squirrels before they even reach your feeders. Position it 4½' to 5' off the ground and keep it at least 10' from jumping-off points like trees, decks or houses.

Visit us to learn about more ways to stop the critter chaos and reclaim your feeders for the birds.

Also, don't forget to listen to the latest episode of the WBU Nature Centered Podcast, Squirrels: Love 'em or Loathe 'em!  If you have trees nearby, chances are you have squirrels. In this encore episode, John and Brian take a different look at our furry friends. Whether you deter them or feed them, we all have opinions on the infamous backyard critters. Plus, we have all the deterring and feeding options! Click the Natured Centered podcast link on the left side of the page to listen.