--- title: "squirrel repellent for bird feeders — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/squirrel-repellent-for-bird-feeders" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:22:09.669Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($145K/yr) — squirrel repellent for bird feeders doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($145K/yr) — squirrel repellent for bird feeders doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "squirrel repellent for bird feeders — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **squirrel repellent for bird feeders** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($145K/yr) — squirrel repellent for bird feeders doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$145K** **Growth (1y)** **+163.6%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **13** was 27 a year ago **Sellers** **76** **Price range** **$7.63–$46.44** **Returns** **0.7%** **Rating** **3.8★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **7** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **35** ×0.20 Quality gap **91** ×0.10 Returns **95** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +163.6% year over year. 4K2KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.7× ## **Competition** - COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED51% - Forever song9% - Slinky8% - Garbuildman6% - Wild Delight6% - Movbudy4% - Other (7 brands)15% The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 76 sellers compete here. **Brands** **13 **▼falling was 27 a year ago **Sellers** **76** **Top 5 brand share** **80%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Coles FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PPMYV8O-L.jpg) [**Coles FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16-Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XR9QWA) COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$23.274.2★2,69022%▼falling 2 ![Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bm5s9yn-L.jpg) [**Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416S4YS) COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$16.194.0★2,63020%▼falling 3 ![Squirrel baffle for bird feeders pole squirrel proof cone for outdoors shepherds hook. Squirrels deterrent for bird house large squirrel guard/blockers bird feeder accessories 16.5 inch Pole mount](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3186QV7kLQL.jpg) [**Squirrel baffle for bird feeders pole squirrel proof cone for outdoors shepherds hook. Squirrels deterrent for bird house large squirrel guard/blockers bird feeder accessories 16.5 inch Pole mount**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QH62Q7) Forever song$11.363.8★3529%▲rising 4 ![Coles Wild Bird Products FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ADFzAVNoL.jpg) [**Coles Wild Bird Products FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16 Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LN3ES8W) COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$22.684.4★1718%▲rising 5 ![Just Play Scram Squirrel by Slinky Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Accessory that Guards Bird Seed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516IQUzylWL.jpg) [**Just Play Scram Squirrel by Slinky Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Accessory that Guards Bird Seed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7S9K4L) Slinky$7.633.6★1,0188%▲rising 6 ![Garbuildman Squirrel Baffle for Bird Feeder Pole Outside Pole Mount Bird House Guard for Outdoor Shepherds Hook 19 Inch Diameter 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w2T9-xS2L.jpg) [**Garbuildman Squirrel Baffle for Bird Feeder Pole Outside Pole Mount Bird House Guard for Outdoor Shepherds Hook 19 Inch Diameter 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NZHXCQ8) Garbuildman$22.444.3★5,0136%▼falling 7 ![2 PCS Squirrel Baffles Squirrel Guard for Bird Feeders Squirrel Spring Barriers Squirrel Deterrent Coil Protects Outdoor Bird Feeder Poles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XM2izjdqL.jpg) [**2 PCS Squirrel Baffles Squirrel Guard for Bird Feeders Squirrel Spring Barriers Squirrel Deterrent Coil Protects Outdoor Bird Feeder Poles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLWBXRVZ) Movbudy$12.053.3★1204%—flat 8 ![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XGgkb8odL.jpg) [**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8FVK7D) Wild Delight$18.633.9★9274%▼falling 9 ![PP Squirrel Proof Baffle Pole Mount Squirrel Guard Stopper for Outdoors Bird Feeder Pole - (Black 16inch 1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DqjpHHUvL.jpg) [**PP Squirrel Proof Baffle Pole Mount Squirrel Guard Stopper for Outdoors Bird Feeder Pole - (Black 16inch 1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XKVDZS) Lezcufer$12.723.8★1,0923%—flat 10 ![Flaming Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil - Extremely Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce - Helps Limit Squirrels at Bird Feeders - Safe for Wild Birds - Birds Cant Taste Spice All Natural Ingredients USA Made (16oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H6yFBlKDL.jpg) [**Flaming Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil - Extremely Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce - Helps Limit Squirrels at Bird Feeders - Safe for Wild Birds - Birds Cant Taste Spice All Natural Ingredients USA Made (16oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2QXYJD4) Flockin'$22.203.7★1073%—flat 11 ![Squirrel Stopper Repellent Spray - Chipmunk & Squirrel Deterrent for Bird Feeders Garden & Homes - Weather-Resistant Formula - Scent Taste & Touch Barrier - Safe Around Kids & Pets - 32oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FAF7XmWgL.jpg) [**Squirrel Stopper Repellent Spray - Chipmunk & Squirrel Deterrent for Bird Feeders Garden & Homes - Weather-Resistant Formula - Scent Taste & Touch Barrier - Safe Around Kids & Pets - 32oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U5Q4W2) Messinas$10.783.0★4,0862%—flat 12 ![Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-FjGtWB4L.jpg) [**Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E17THKQ) Wild Delight$18.254.0★4,4962%▲rising 13 ![Coles Flaming Squirrel Assorted Species Wild Bird Food Additive Soybean Oil 8 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s6H02f+BL.jpg) [**Coles Flaming Squirrel Assorted Species Wild Bird Food Additive Soybean Oil 8 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDMMSGR) Bird's$46.444.3★3142%▼falling 14 ![Squirrel Stopper Repellent Spray - Chipmunk & Squirrel Deterrent for Bird Feeders Garden & Homes - Weather-Resistant Formula - Scent Taste & Touch Barrier - Safe Around Kids & Pets - 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417FxodURuL.jpg) [**Squirrel Stopper Repellent Spray - Chipmunk & Squirrel Deterrent for Bird Feeders Garden & Homes - Weather-Resistant Formula - Scent Taste & Touch Barrier - Safe Around Kids & Pets - 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OWB3WI) Messinas$21.633.0★4,0862%▲rising 15 ![Happy Wings Scorching Squirrel Red Hot Sauce Hot Pepper Sauce for Bird Feeders Safe for Wild Birds Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Wild Bird Seed Mixes with Up to 60LB of Birdseed (16 fl oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514-dfcZCFL.jpg) [**Happy Wings Scorching Squirrel Red Hot Sauce Hot Pepper Sauce for Bird Feeders Safe for Wild Birds Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Wild Bird Seed Mixes with Up to 60LB of Birdseed (16 fl oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCNDRDVK) Happy Wings$22.973.1★471%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Coles FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PPMYV8O-L.jpg)**Coles FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16-Ounce** COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED**$23.27**4.2★2,690 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XR9QWA) [![Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bm5s9yn-L.jpg)**Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce** COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED**$16.19**4.0★2,630 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416S4YS) [![Squirrel baffle for bird feeders pole squirrel proof cone for outdoors shepherds hook. Squirrels deterrent for bird house large squirrel guard/blockers bird feeder accessories 16.5 inch Pole mount](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3186QV7kLQL.jpg)**Squirrel baffle for bird feeders pole squirrel proof cone for outdoors shepherds hook. Squirrels deterrent for bird house large squirrel guard/blockers bird feeder accessories 16.5 inch Pole mount** Forever song**$11.36**3.8★352 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QH62Q7) [![Coles Wild Bird Products FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ADFzAVNoL.jpg)**Coles Wild Bird Products FS16 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 16 Ounce** COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED**$22.68**4.4★171 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LN3ES8W) [![Just Play Scram Squirrel by Slinky Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Accessory that Guards Bird Seed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516IQUzylWL.jpg)**Just Play Scram Squirrel by Slinky Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Accessory that Guards Bird Seed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play** Slinky**$7.63**3.6★1,018 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7S9K4L) [![Garbuildman Squirrel Baffle for Bird Feeder Pole Outside Pole Mount Bird House Guard for Outdoor Shepherds Hook 19 Inch Diameter 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w2T9-xS2L.jpg)**Garbuildman Squirrel Baffle for Bird Feeder Pole Outside Pole Mount Bird House Guard for Outdoor Shepherds Hook 19 Inch Diameter 1 Pack** Garbuildman**$22.44**4.3★5,013 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NZHXCQ8) [![2 PCS Squirrel Baffles Squirrel Guard for Bird Feeders Squirrel Spring Barriers Squirrel Deterrent Coil Protects Outdoor Bird Feeder Poles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XM2izjdqL.jpg)**2 PCS Squirrel Baffles Squirrel Guard for Bird Feeders Squirrel Spring Barriers Squirrel Deterrent Coil Protects Outdoor Bird Feeder Poles** Movbudy**$12.05**3.3★120 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLWBXRVZ) [![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XGgkb8odL.jpg)**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs** Wild Delight**$18.63**3.9★927 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8FVK7D) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**13% *“Quality bird seed”* **Pest/Insect Control**11% *“keeps the squirrels and critters away”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**10% *“Worked as advertised”* **Assembly/Installation**10% *“Easy set up”* **Value For Money**9% *“Good price”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy Peasy”* **Pet Friendly**7% *“Birds love it”* **Strength**4% *“Very sturdy”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“Works great for keeping the squirrels from climbing my shepherd hook to get to the bird feeder”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2% *“The directions were easy to follow”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**31% *“Does not work well”* **Pest/Insect Control**8% *“Did not deter squirrels”* **Value For Money**7% *“Too expensive”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“Assembly is difficult”* **Heating**3% *“No heat at all apparently I had another brand months ago that they hated”* **Durability**3% *“Will not last”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Cheaply made”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Not as advertised”* **Size-Overall**3% *“Too large”* **Spray/Flow**3% *“Bad Spray”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall40% - Functionality-Overall9% - Assembly/Installation8% - Material Quality7% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Spray/Flow4% - Strength3% - Quality-Overall2% - Pest/Insect Control2%