How do u acquire rid of squirrels?? I have so frequent squirrels in the complex I live surrounded by....

I have so frequent squirrels in the complex I live surrounded by. They're becoming a nuisance, especially next to my flower pots. I don't want to kill them, only just deter them from digging and eating my plants. Any suggestions?
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Answers:    SERIOUSLY....Sprinkle some Cayenne Red Pepper powder into your potted plants.(Available surrounded by small shaker containers at ANY Food Store..Works better than Black Pepper and will not harm your PLANTS!) The Squirrels don't approaching it, and it will stick to their feet.They will later try and lick it off , THEY WON'T LIKE THE TASTE!and they will run bad avoiding your plants in the adjectives. Doesn't harm them but works effectively to hold on to them away. I swear.This works.........
It's my Mum's 40th birthday soon - present...
Throw dogs at em.