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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC
Can you discourage squirrels in some way from even coming onto your property?
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I've found a stern talking-to does the trick, if you toss in a "get off my lawn!" at least twice a month for good measure.
But - no, there exists no way to prevent critters from entering your property, unless you enclose the entire property roof to floor.
Meanwhile - to the OP - I have a pet screen on my lanai windows. It doesn't keep critters off, but it does make it harder for them to cause damage. It's a more expensive option - the screen appears to be a thicker black mesh, maybe nylon rather than metal? Or nylon-coated. The anoles love it, whatever it is. Squirrels sometimes like skittering up it but not often. In the 3 years we've had it, we've seen zero sign of damage.
Most window replacement companies have it available.