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2007-03-20 22:34:13 · 10 answers · asked by Unhinged.... 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2007-03-20 22:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by michael b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To deter cats you can buy cat deterant spray if you have the money to spare.
Alternatively here are a few old tested remedies:
Cats hate the smell of citrus (such as oranges or lemons) and also, curiously, garlic because of the strong odour.
Leaving orange or lemon skin outside will deter cats from doing their business but will quickly look unsightly and rot.
A better idea is to use small bits of garlic planted on the soil or ground where cats tend to use.
Cats, as they have a much keener sense of smell than us, will not be able to stand coming so close to the scents so walk away and find somewhere else to use.
Mothballs will also have the same effect.
Again, if this is near your house the smell could be irritating though!
Lastly, if the ground is firm and soft or gravelly (like the texture of a cat litter box) the cat is more likely to go there.
Make sure the ground is wet and the cat will steer clear of the area. They don't much like the texture of wet soil as far as I can tell.
Good luck, I know cats in the garden can be a problem.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-21 05:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Emzi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw a plastic grid at a dollar store. The grid was about 12 inchs square and had little plastic spikes on it. The idea is that you buy as many of these as you need, put them in the garden and cover them lightly with dirt. The cats will only step on them once or twice, pricck their little paws a bit, and then stay away. The spikes were not big enough to seriously hurt the cats.
Another option are those motion sensor water spigots. They attach to your garden hose and shoot a burst of water in the direction of the movement. I can't recall any brandnames right now. Good luck
2007-03-21 05:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used to have this electronic device which sat in the garden and released a high pitch frequency.
The range was just enough to cover the garden and cats didnt like it
2007-03-21 05:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats hate bark and large gravel used as ground cover. Your garden center will have a motion detecting sprinkler that really rids a garden of cats..It just spritzes for 3 seconds each time it detects even a bird.
here are other suggestions> http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/info/keepingout.htm
and more! > http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/garden/cats.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/catsout.html
http://doctorgreenfingers.co.uk/Pest_control_Cats_Ants_Dogs_Slugs_Snails_Aphids/Keep_cats_away_cat_deterrents.html
2007-03-21 05:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orange rind in small pieces where they go will deter them while you are not looking, but get ready with a water pistol, and soak 'em when they attempt to use your garden as a toilet. It will 'encourage' them to go elsewhere humanely.
2007-03-21 06:42:57 · answer #6 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your local garden centre will sell things to stop them, usually a powder that contains poo from the big cats at the zoo. i cant think what its called, but it is very good and quite cheap.
2007-03-21 05:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grow Garlic.
2007-03-21 06:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Another Planet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
infect some mouses in your neighbours's house. then each and every cat will go to your neighbour and no one will come to your garden.
2007-03-21 05:38:09 · answer #9 · answered by chintu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a dog. If you can afford it have more than one and install a dog house in your yard. You'll likely never see them again.
2007-03-21 06:45:43 · answer #10 · answered by Patzie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋