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Squirrels Will Leave Your Bulbs Alone With This Gardening Tip
By SAKSHI KHAITAN
It’s majorly disappointing to find your flower beds dug up by a squirrel’s tiny claws, but you can prevent this from happening by soaking your bulbs in a thiram-based repellent.
Thiram is a sulfur-based fungicide that protects seeds from fungal diseases and acts as a taste repellent, driving away squirrels when they try to munch on the treated bulbs.
Unlike area repellents that cover an affected space, thiram is localized to the bulbs themselves. You may still find some bite marks, but it will minimize the scale of destruction.
Mix 1½ pints of repellent in 8 gallons of water, then dip dried bulbs in the solution before planting. The coating lasts six months, so you can also dry and store them for later.
When handling thiram, use full-body protection and keep it away from any food. It can also harm other insects or birds, cause toxic run-off, and pose health risks to kids and pets.