2007-03-03 05:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by hadndoc07 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Backyards play host to a variety of animals, including cats. All animals fill important roles in our environment, but if you want to keep cats out of your yard, there are many humane ways to deter them. Keep in mind that what may work for one cat may not work for another, so it helps to be willing to try more than one solution.
Cats dislike the smell of citrus: Try putting Orange and Lemon Peelings out; spraying the area with citrus-scented sprays; or sprinkling with an orange-scented pet bedding like Citra-fresh.
Spray cat repellent (available at pet supply stores) around the perimeter of your yard and along the top of the fences.
Sprinkle cayenne pepper in the area you want to keep the cat away from.
Scatter coffee grounds or pipe tobacco in the area.
Try growing the herb Rue- cats dislike the smell. You may also be able to buy it dried in health food stores.
2007-03-03 05:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by coolblonde47 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To keep cats out of an entire yard is basically an impossible chore unless you wish to committ a criminal act and shoot them. My neighbor keeps them out by keeping dogs in his yard. That means he spends a lot of time cleaning up the 'poop' and has dead grass in many spots.
You can keep them out of a small area by spraying the area with vinegar but you must do it often as rain will wash the odor away.
2007-03-03 05:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No joke, you can buy coyote urine at any sporting goods store Sprinkle some around the yard, trust me they will stay away.
2007-03-03 06:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by bearcat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apparently lion poo is excellent - I should think if you phoned and asked at a zoo they may oblige.
2007-03-03 06:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog does a great job!
2007-03-03 05:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by xo_heartbeat_xo@verizon.net 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋