Squirrels Destroying Outdoor Cushions: Exclusion and Timing Strategies

Homeowner asks how to keep squirrels from destroying cushions.

Expert Options

1. Lethal control (check state regulations first).
2. Secure cushions for a few weeks until nesting period ends.

Repellents not recommended—squirrels are gnawing, not eating. Alternative nesting material unlikely to work. Resource: Squirrel control guide.