UK gardeners encouraged to use chilli powder to help nesting birds
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UK gardeners encouraged to use chilli powder to help nesting birds

5 May 2026 · Originally published 5 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK gardeners urged to pour chilli powder on lawns this May
British gardeners are being shared a clever tip to protect bird food by dusting it with chilli powder, which squirrels dislike but birds can't taste. This simple trick ensures that local garden birds get the vital nutrients they need during the busy spring nesting season.
Source: Chronicle Live National
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