Protecting Venus Flytraps from Squirrels: Simple Wire Cage Solution

Squirrels vs. Flytraps

Your Venus flytraps survived winter in a pot, but squirrels keep digging them up. You want to save the plants without harming the squirrels.

Effective, Humane Barrier

Enclose the pot in a cylinder of chicken wire (1-inch mesh) or hardware cloth. Steps:

1. Cut a piece tall enough to extend 6–8 inches above the soil.
2. Form a cylinder around the pot, overlapping edges.
3. Secure with zip ties or wire twists.
4. Bury the bottom edge 1–2 inches into the soil or weight it down with bricks.
5. Leave the top open for the flytraps to catch insects.

Why This Works

• Squirrels can’t dig through the wire.
• Air, light, and rain reach the plants freely.
• Flytraps can still trap prey through the mesh.
• It’s removable for winter care or repotting.

Alternative: Hardware Cloth Top

If squirrels climb over, add a loose-fitting “lid” of hardware cloth with a cutout for the plant crown. Secure with clothespins.

This method has protected container veggies from birds and rodents for years. Your flytraps will stay put—and keep catching flies.