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According to the expert, the strong smell and taste of cayenne pepper are enough to deter common garden intruders like squirrels, mice, voles, rabbits, skunks, raccoons, and deer.

A garden with wildlife and insects is a healthy one, but sometimes certain animals can turn from beneficial creatures into annoying pests. Squirrels usually fall under this category.