The little-known method is crucial to help wildlife this winter
Households are being urged to hang a bar of soap in a sock in their gardens this winter. The colder months pose significant challenges for nearly all bird species, as natural food sources become scarce.
Birds require high-fat foods and a constant supply of fresh drinking water to survive. Additional energy is needed to maintain warmth, especially whilst overnight temperatures drop.
Gardeners are now being reminded to continue giving extra attention to bird feeders, since milder weather marks the onset of the breeding season. Maintaining feeders can prove difficult, particularly when squirrels take an interest.
Unless gardeners decide to feed squirrels separately, they may face difficulties keeping them away from bird feeders. However, a natural method could resolve this issue.
According to Happy Gardens, there are various harmless squirrel deterrent hacks, including using a bar of soap. Not just any soap though – squirrels reportedly loathe the…
