Heath Outdoor Products SB-3 Mounting Squirrel Baffle

 (10 customer reviews)

I had to make my own collar to hold the shield since my pole was larger than the one supplied. The pesky squirrels had already figured out how to eat through the prior baffle purchased at Home Depot and had gained access to the feeders, however this clear, see-through design has stopped them. While it's smaller than my previous baffel, they are confused by it and have given up their pursuit... at least for now. This also was the best bargain I could find. I'd give it 5 stars if the collar was adjustable and didn't have to go over the top of the pole.

When first installed the squirrel baffle was exactly as advertised. The squirrels (all of them)climbed the pole and could not get past the baffle. However, after some number of tries, the squirrels found that they could chew through the soft plastic collar that supports the baffle and did in fact chew it down to the bare screws holding it to the pole. Even though the collar continued to hold at that time, the surface was so chewed that the baffle was able to lock in place and allow the squirrels to climb up and over it. Had the collar been made of metal (and we have seen them chew on metal containers though not yet destroy them), this would not have been possible.

We have since contacted the manufacturer (Heath) and their customer service representative very kindly offered without our asking to replace the collar at no charge to us. He also suggested some possible methods for treating the collar with cayenne pepper to discourage the squirrels from chewing on it. We are...Read more

This product is amazing and it works. I haven't had any more problems with the squirrels getting at the bird food.