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I have five squirrels that come to visit me: Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Gus, and Cheatah. The problem is they bury the walnuts I give them in my potted plants and then dig them up. Absolute rascals! The cheekiness of it! Biting the hand that feeds them. Well, the best way to deter them is to spray some Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf Oil, diluted to 10% with water, on the topsoil. Do not use the more expensive Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil. The much cheaper Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf Oil is better here because it has a harsher aroma. Not to worry, it will not damage your plants when diluted. You have to apply a thin layer to the topsoil twice a week or so. Okay, I cheat sometimes. Sometimes I apply it undiluted because I’m a bit lazy. That’s okay as long as you don’t spray any plant leaves because, at 100%, the Cinnamon Oil will burn the plant leaves. I tried applying the Cinnamon Leaf Oil on the edge of the planters, but this way it evaporated too fast. It is best to apply it to the top layer of soil. Once they get used to it (in about two weeks), you can apply it sporadically. Then the squirrels and other bugs will get the message: Do not dig up your plants.

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