I find WD40 to be the easiest to use and apply.I haven't found it to be a deterrent. Â I have spent a small fortune on squirrel proof bird feeders, and metal hats you attach to the poles to keep the squirrels away. Â And still, they eat the majority of my bird food.My family tells me the squirrels are plotting my demise. Â I believe them.
@Fallon: Â WD40 is a very light lubricant. Â It will evaporate and wash off in the rain. Â Something more "grease like" will work better than WD40 (and I am a WD40 fan!). Â As mentioned, Crisco is a great choice. Auto greases will work but they are petroleum based.I gave up fighting the squirrels over the bird feeder. Â I enjoy watching them almost as much as the birds. Â If the squirrels chase off the birds, we just let Finn and Duke outside and they chase the squirrels away.
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