The Ultimate Way of Preventing Squirrels
How to Prevent Squirrels from Eating Plants
The Most Straightforward Way - Scaring Squirrels Away
Some tried scaring the squirrels away, but squirrels just stared back and didn’t work at all. This method turned out to be a complete fail. It's clear that squirrels are not easily intimidated and will continue to approach despite attempts to frighten them.
The Chili Pepper Way

The Most Effective Method - Using Chicken Wire
A More 'Nutritional' Way - Adding a layer of mulch

Physical Way -Using the obstacle Around
How to Prevent Squirrels from the Bird Feeder
A new use for soap

Give up resistance and feed the squirrels

Creative Ways of chasing away squirrels:
Placing Seeds onto the Water Balloons

Seeds on a Slippery Slide

Squirrel Launcher

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I noticed in my Birdfy feeder setup options the ability to enable/disable notifications for squirrels. This got me thinking. There should be an option with the Birdfy camera to trigger an alert (light flashing, sound, etc) if a squirrel is identified. This would scare off the squirrel but not birds. Of course I’m not sure how real-time the feeder is able to identify a squirrel so might not be practical.
How to keep squirrels out of your feeder. Select an area that is far enough away from trees, fence, or anything where a squirrel can climb and “jump” to the feeder. Once you find your location. Use a 4”x4” x 8’ post. Dig a hole roughly 3’ deep. Level your post and backfill. Mount your feeder. Purchase a three foot section of duct pipe that is 6 inch diameter that can be separated by unclipping. Screw one end to the post, usually three screws is enough, now simply wrap around the post until tight. Drill a pilot hole, and screw the final end to the post. Add Vaseline to the outer side, then spray a light coating of silicone. I use this method, and have no squirrels getting onto my feeder.
I have tried all but the balloons. hope it works!