How to stop squirrels eating your pumpkins – experts share their tips

Whether growing proudly in your vegetable garden or part of a beautiful front porch display, you want your glorious pumpkins to remain intact this fall. Unfortunately, at this time of year pumpkins can fall victim to hungry backyard dwellers, namely squirrels. 

So, how can you stop squirrels eating your pumpkins? The good news is there are plenty of options to try. You may be familiar with how to get rid of squirrels if you have had experience of these bushy-tailed rodents destroying your precious crops before, however, there are a few specific steps you can take to protect pumpkins.

Follow these steps to protect your pumpkins from becoming unwanted squirrel fodder this fall. 

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