Q.Essential Oils Safe To Spray Of Berries So Birds Don’t Eat Them?
Oh happy Thanksgiving I have window boxes out front that have Styrofoam fake cherry Sperrys and I noticed that the birds and the squirrels are eating them would you know of a essential oil that might help bird stop eating them??i could spray on and dilute like Melaleuca?

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Yes that can be safe! While these articles don't address your exact problem, they will provide ways to combat this issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/birds-in-hanging-baskets.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/camouflage-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/protecting-strawberries-from-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides