Stop Squirrels From Climbing Downspout. These wire contraptions line the top of your gutters preventing leaves and other debris from accumulating in the gutters. Stop squirrels from climbing downspout.
Cut the mesh to fit inside the gutter and lay across the hole. Cut a length long enough to cover the bottom of the gutter. OWENSBORO KY KTRK -- Squirrels are notorious for their fantastic climbing abilities.
Squirrels will always climb a tree first to access your house before they will climb the downspouts or electrical wires.
A one-way door can also be used over an opening to let squirrels out and prevent them from returning. If you see squirrels climbing up your downspouts mix petroleum jelly and crushed red pepper to make the surface slick and irritating for the creatures. If you sprinkle your plants with flakes of cayenne pepper it might keep unwelcome pests out of your garden. Gutter toppers also prevent squirrels from making nests and resting in your gutters.