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Frequently asked questions

How does the PestOff 2.0 stop squirrels?

Three defenses work together. Each feeding port sits on its own spring and closes the moment a squirrel or large bird lands on its perch; dual stainless steel baffles block access from above and below; and a smooth anti-squirrel ring gives squirrels nothing to cling to. The ports reopen automatically for songbirds.

How far from a wall or tree does it need to hang?

Hang it at least 18 inches away from any vertical surface (wall, fence, post or trunk) and at least 5 feet off the ground, so squirrels cannot reach across from a foothold or jump onto it. Roamwild's hanging brackets and the PestOff Bird Feeding Station are designed to give exactly this clearance.

Do I need to adjust or calibrate the feeder?

No. The PestOff 2.0 ports are factory-set and respond to weight automatically. There is no spring tension to adjust, unlike single-spring feeders.

How much seed does the PestOff 2.0 hold?

It holds up to 4 lb of birdseed, which means far fewer refills than standard feeders.

Will the PestOff 2.0 rust outdoors?

The tube is polycarbonate and cannot rust; the baffles and perches are stainless steel. In coastal salt air, rinse the metal parts monthly. If a metal part rusts on a recent purchase away from the coast, contact info@roam-wild.com for a replacement part.

Do I have to take the feeder apart to refill it?

No. Open the lid and pour seed in through the wide mouth. No tools and no disassembly are needed for everyday refills.

What seed should I use?

Sunflower hearts, black oil sunflower seed, safflower or a general mixed seed. Sunflower hearts attract the widest range of songbirds and spill least. Seed is not included.

What colors does the PestOff 2.0 come in?

Seven finishes: Heritage Green and USA Flag at $49.99; Antique Platinum, Antique Gold, Antique Copper, Aurora Green and Aurora Blue at $54.99.

How big is it and what comes in the box?

The feeder body is 21 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide, about 26 inches tall hung on its steel cable, and weighs 1.5 lb empty. The box contains the PestOff 2.0 feeder, the steel hanging cable and a quick-start guide. Seed is not included.

Will cardinals or blue jays close the ports?

The ports are set so songbirds keep feeding. A northern cardinal weighs about 1.5 to 1.7 oz and a blue jay 2.5 to 3.5 oz, far below an eastern gray squirrel at 14 to 21 oz. BWD Magazine's test found the PestOff lets cardinals and red-bellied woodpeckers feed while excluding grackles, mourning doves and squirrels. If a port closes under a cardinal, check that the feeder hangs freely and the perch is not resting on anything, then email a photo to info@roam-wild.com.

Why does the PestOff 2.0 have only two ports?

Because each port has its own spring, a squirrel on one perch closes only that port and the bird on the other keeps eating. Feeders that hang six ports on one spring close every port at once. Two birds feed at a time; for a busy yard, hang two feeders 18 inches apart or choose the 8 lb Mega PestOff.

How is the PestOff 2.0 different from the other Roamwild squirrel proof feeders?

The 2.0 holds up to 4 lb of seed, more than the original PestOff's 3 lb, and adds dual squirrel-proof baffles plus an anti-squirrel ring on top of the spring-loaded ports. It comes in seven finishes. If you need maximum capacity, the Mega PestOff holds 8 lb. Dedicated 2.0 versions take peanuts and mealworms, or nyjer/thistle seed. All Roamwild PestOff feeders use the same patented weight-activated ports.

The Engineering Difference

Others invented squirrel proof.
We gave every port its own spring.

Most weight-activated feeders hang all their ports on a single spring: when a squirrel lands, every port closes, and the tension has to be adjusted by hand. The PestOff 2.0 gives each of its two ports its own patented spring, so only the loaded port closes and there is nothing to calibrate. The trade-off: two birds feed at once instead of six.

SINGLE-SPRING FEEDERS

Single Mechanism

  • ✕ Squirrel lands → ALL ports close
  • ✕ Up to 6 ports that all close together
  • ✕ Adjustable spring tension
  • ✕ Weather guard sold separately
Typically $100 or more
PESTOFF™ TECHNOLOGY
PATENTED

Individually Sprung Ports

  • ✓ Squirrel lands → only THAT port closes
  • ✓ 2 ports, smooth body with nothing to cling to
  • ✓ Factory pre set — zero calibration, ever
  • ✓ Weather protection built in, not extra
$49.99 free shipping
How It Works

Fill it. Hang it. Done.

1

Fill

Pour your favorite seed through the large mouth opening. No fumbling, no spills. PestOff holds 4 lbs — enough to keep birds happy for days.
2

Hang

Hook it on any pole, branch, or shepherd's hook at least 18" away from any vertical surface.
3

Enjoy

Watch cardinals, chickadees, and finches feed in peace. When a squirrel tries its luck, only that port closes, the other birds don't even notice.
Built Different

Every detail, considered

Individually Sprung Ports

Each feeding port operates independently on its own spring. When a squirrel lands on a specific perch, only that port shuts — birds feeding at every other port are completely unaffected.
Single-spring feeders close every port at once, so all the birds lose their place because of one squirrel.
1 spring
per port, patented
Zero
calibration needed.

Complete Weather Protection

Integrated rain guards above every seed port keep your seed dry and fresh year round. No clumping. No mold. No soggy seed jamming the mechanism.
Other feeders sell their weather guards as a separate accessory you have to buy and attach. With PestOff, it's built in from day one, because weather protection shouldn't be optional.

4 lbs of Seed Capacity

Fill once, feed for days. The large mouth opening means no fumbling and no spills, just pour in your seed and get on with your morning.
And since PestOff actually keeps squirrels out, your seed lasts dramatically longer. No more watching a day's worth of feed disappear in 20 minutes.

Click and Connect Cleaning

The entire feeder separates into individual components by hand, no tools, no struggling with stuck parts. Rinse with warm water, let dry, click it back together. Under 60 seconds.
Clean feeders keep birds healthy. We designed PestOff so you'd actually want to clean it, not dread it.

Built to Last

Polycarbonate tube that cannot rust, stainless steel baffles, and UV-resistant components built for Ohio winters and Texas summers. Near the coast, rinse the metal parts monthly to keep salt air off them.
If anything goes wrong, we make it right. That is the PestOff Promise, and it is why the 2.0 is rated 4.2/5 across 53 verified reviews.
See the Difference

PestOff vs. Traditional Squirrel Proof Feeders

FEATURE
✦ PestOff™
Single-spring feeders
Squirrel protection
✓Individual ports close independently when a squirrel tries to feed
✕One spring closes every port when triggered
Setup required
✓None. Factory pre-set and ready to use
✕Adjustable spring tension, set by hand
Feeding ports
✓2, each on its own spring
✕Up to 6, all on one spring
Weather protection
✓Integrated rain guards keep seed dry
✕Weather guard sold separately
Price
✓$49.99 with free shipping
✕Typically $100 or more, plus a weather guard
Source: BWD Magazine, 'The Well-Equipped Birder: Squirrel-Proof Feeders' (Dawn Hewitt, Nov/Dec 2019).

THE DETAILS

Product Specifications

Height

21" body, 26" on its hanger

Width

7"

Weight

1.5 lbs

Seed capacity

4 lbs

Feeding ports

2, each on its own spring

Tube material

Polycarbonate (squirrels can't grip it with their teeth)

Baffle material

Stainless steel

UV resistant

Yes

Hanging mount

Steel hanging mount included

Black oil sunflower Sunflower hearts Safflower Sunflower chips Striped sunflower Mixed seed

For best results attracting cardinals, chickadees, and finches, we recommend sunflower hearts — it's the universal favorite.

Mounting

Any pole, branch, or shepherd's hook

Clearance

18" on all sides, 60" from ground

Setup time

Under 60 seconds

Tools required

None

Calibration

None — factory pre-set

PestOff™ Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

Steel hanging cable mount

Quick start guide

Height

21" body, 26" on its hanger

Width

7"

Weight

1.5 lbs

Seed capacity

4 lbs

Feeding ports

2, each on its own spring

Tube material

Polycarbonate (squirrels can't grip it with their teeth)

Baffle material

Stainless steel

UV resistant

Yes

Hanging mount

Steel hanging mount included

Black oil sunflower Sunflower hearts Safflower Sunflower chips Striped sunflower Mixed seed

For best results attracting cardinals, chickadees, and finches, we recommend sunflower hearts — it's the universal favorite.

Mounting

Any pole, branch, or shepherd's hook

Clearance

18" on all sides, 60" from ground

Setup time

Under 60 seconds

Tools required

None

Calibration

None — factory pre-set

PestOff™ Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

Steel hanging cable mount

Quick start guide

The PestOff Promise

If you have followed the instructions and PestOff doesn't completely protect your bird feeder from squirrels, contact us — we'll make it right.

That's not a marketing gimmick, it's how we do business. Real people, real support. We're confident you'll love it.

4.2★
53 verified reviews (PestOff 2.0)
Patented
Port mechanism, US patent granted 2019
1990
Family-founded
Built for American Backyards

From Maine to California

We understand the pests, the weather, and the birds that make your backyard special. PestOff is engineered for real American conditions.

Northeast

NY · MA · PA · CT · NJ
Birds You'll Attract
Cardinals · Chickadees · Titmice
Pests We Block
Squirrels · Starlings · Grackles
Peak winter feeding season

Midwest

OH · IL · IN · MI · MN
Birds You'll Attract
Cardinals · Blue Jays · Chickadees
Pests We Block
Grackles · Squirrels · Starlings
Ships within 48 hours from Columbus, OH

Southeast

FL · GA · NC · SC · TN
Birds You'll Attract
Cardinals · Bluebirds · Finches
Pests We Block
Grackles · Squirrels · Pigeons
Year-round feeding weather

Texas & South

TX · AZ · NM · LA · OK
Birds You'll Attract
Cardinals · Hummingbirds · Finches
Pests We Block
Grackles · Squirrels · Doves
Cardinals and finches feed year-round

West Coast

CA · WA · OR · CO
Birds You'll Attract
Finches · Sparrows · Jays
Pests We Block
Squirrels · Starlings · Pigeons
Finches and jays feed year-round

Your cardinals are waiting.

A feeder that works without the fiddling, the frustration, or the inflated price tag.

Free shipping from Ohio • Family-owned since 1990 • Real-person support

Customer Reviews

  • 5 stars: 36 (68%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 4 (8%)
  • 1 star: 5 (9%)
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Cathy Vaughn

I think the quality is great. I have only seen tiny house finches feeding so far. The lever closes when cardinals land, so I don't know if there is a setting to adjust for weight allowance?

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Sue Johnston

The feeder was working wonderfully until a racoon somehow bypassed the raccoon baffle, hung upside down on it! The racoon broke a perch. I had no expectations of this being replaced. I asked if I could purchase replacement part and was sent a new feeder! What awesome customer service! Thank you!

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Barbara Santoro

We love these feeders! We have 4 of them.

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Anonymous

You should give some extra plastic rings for the squirrel shield. Could you send me a few extra rings. Thanks

A
Anonymous

Works great, birds love it

K
Kimberly

Wonderful product!

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R.E.

Not enough feeding ports. 2 bird's at a time just isn't enough. Pulled it and went to a different feeder.

P
P.H.

Squirrel proof!

M
Melissa

We love it and wish we would have known about this long before we discovered it.

P
P.M.

It’s smaller than what was indicated on their advertising. I was expecting something bigger…
Overall not very satisfied.

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Suzanne

Well made and tough for the squirrels to get at

D
David

Like

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C.R.

Squirrels and big birds still got in. Im not happy at all.

M
Michelle

Its annongoing battle with the squirrels… and theyre winning. Its a pretty bird feeder! But its now broken and been stolen by squirrels (even though it was zip tied to the pole). The squirrels jump onto the feeder pieces and it has become a treat dispenser for them. It is entertaining, if nothing else.

F
Frank

Very well made and is as advertised. I just filled it with seed and am waiting for the birds to discover it.

R
Robert

It is well made and the squirrels haven’t figured it out yet!

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Sheri

Great products! We love both feeders, and the birds are happy!

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Evelyn

The seeds spill out. The feeder empties in 1 day because of spillage

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Suzanne

It was great the first time I filled it but now it won’t hold the bird food.

D
Debra

Very poor quality, difficult to fill, and put together.

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Molly

The only thing I do not like about this product is that you cannot put the wild birdseed in it with the sunflower seeds and other things because the holes are too small for it to come out for the birds to get. I have a lot of Cardinals and Blue Jays that like the wild birdseed and it cannot be used in this small tube opening for the birds. Other than that it’s beautifully made. I’m just a little disappointed.

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Paul

110% Squirrel-Proof .. there is nothing for them to hold on to and the many birds in my area enjoy the seed I provide them.

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Tom

Like the soeed of the delivery and the quantity of the feeders

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Cheryl

Easy bird feeder set up, and so far so good on being squirrell-proof!

R
Randall

I think the birds are afraid of it. We haven’t had any birds eat sit on it yet it’s been out a week.

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Lauren

The birds love it and the squirrels can’t get to it. It’s exactly as described and super easy to put together. It also arrived very quickly. I love it!

J
Jonny

Finally!! A bird feeder that actually stops squirrels in their tracks !!

J
Joyce

I have one already and I love them but i put cage around feeder to keep squirrels and big birds away

J
James

It protects the seeds. The smaller birds have yet to visit it often. Time will tell.

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Patricia

I love my new feeder!!

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Linda

Always excellent quality and as advertised
Only birdfeeder we use
This is addition to our other one

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Sarah

Best birdfeeder ever!