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If squirrels have been nibbling on your vegetables, take a look at exactly what they’re eating. If they’re chewing on items that typically have a high moisture content, like tomatoes and melons, this may mean that they’re just having trouble finding water.

You may be able to placate them by scattering a few birdbaths around your garden, where they can sip at their leisure (your feathered friends will happily use them, too). It won’t stop the little beggars from stealing your bird seed, but it may improve the nibbling issue. If you do put up a few new water sources, remember to take precautions against mosquito larvae.

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