{"id":20433,"date":"2026-07-03T10:27:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=20433"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:27:55","slug":"discover-16-smells-that-squirrels-and-chipmunks-absolutely-hate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=20433","title":{"rendered":"Discover 16 Smells That Squirrels And Chipmunks Absolutely Hate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squirrels and chipmunks don\u2019t just nibble; they listen to their noses. Strong menthol notes from peppermint, sharp hits of garlic, vinegar, and onions, or the bitter edge of coffee grounds quickly convince them your garden isn\u2019t worth the risk. 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