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title: "How to prevent squirrels and birds from eating sunflower seeds…"
description: "How to prevent squirrels and birds from eating sunflower seeds without harming them??"
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published: "2025-03-22T15:40:54.372799Z"
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# How to prevent squirrels and birds from eating sunflower seeds…

_Posted by Planta member on 2025-03-22_

How to prevent squirrels and birds from eating sunflower seeds without harming them??

## 1 comment

### S.R commented on 2025-03-22

I’ve had a lot of success repelling small rodents by using cotton balls soaked in clove oil. You can leave a few scattered around your garden, I usually use a small container or lid to place them down on. Works for planters too! Also great indoors for mice 👌🏻

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