Don't Bet Against Determined Squirrels,
May 11, 2010 Randolph W. Adams "bda guy" (Brick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Achla Designs BGD-03 Hanging Squirrel Deflector (Lawn & Patio)
Initially seemed to work well, squirrels slid off unto the ground, but before too long, they figured it out. Device could possibly be a little wider for a better effect. The key is having a more resistant bird feeder.
Superior quality,
March 22, 2010 Edward F. Loewenstein (Auburn, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Achla Designs BGD-03 Hanging Squirrel Deflector (Lawn & Patio)
A Squirrel baffle only works when it is used as designed. This one is extraordinary in that it is beautiful, well made, cannot be chewed through by squirrels (plastic baffels are useless), and provides the added benefit of keeping your feeder (and seed) dry in most weather conditions.
If you're considering buying this product, you probably already know that squirrels (and chipmunks and racoons) are smart and will accomplish amazing feats to get at your bird feeder. This product will keep these 'woods rats' from attacking from above (assuming of course that the feeder is narrow enough that the baffel overhangs it by at least a couple of inches). Realize, however, that if your feeder is pole mounted, then you need a separate baffle to keep them from climbing the pole (or they will jump from the pole to the feeder, thus bypassing the hanging baffle. Also, if the pole/post that your feeder is on has overhead trees/branches (or any in close proximity) then the squirrels will...Read more
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