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Hi Everyone

Can someone help me to stop cats leaving me not so nice presents in my garden.  Is there anything i can mix in with my soil to make it less attractive to them.

Any helpful ideas will be great.

Thanks

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  • I read an article that said to use citrus peels.  I guess the animals don't like the smell.  Don't ever use hot pepper powder or spray which is cruel because cats will clean their paws and eyes which will totally hurt the cats.

    Hope citrus works for you.  I'm going to try it.

    Mary

  • I have used the Catwatch for more than 12 years and I can assure you it does work, make sure it is called Catwatch, not one of the other kind, I do not have cats coming into my garden any more and it was well worth the initial outlay, worth every penny.

  • I started a thread keeping cats off my veg patch and someone suggested pelleted chicken manure. Yesterday I dug my veg over and dug in some pelleted chicken manure, and this morning I checked and so far no cats have been in there. Early days I know, but watch this space. Pamfletcher, I have tried Catwatch and it didn't work for me but I  know that some people have said it does work and others have said it doesn't, perhaps I've got very persistent cats that are just fearless. Glad you can keep them away though. pamfletcher 1  cats 0   image

  • I used holly branches laid on my veg patch when newly planted and this seems to have helped keep the cats away

  • After digging in some pelleted chicken manure, not one cat has been on my veg patch. I have now done the same in the front garden and again no cats have been there. So it looks like it may be working. 

  • batbat Posts: 4

    Chicken pellets don't keep the cats off my patches.  But cloches or wire covers do.   Also consider keeping the cats in (if they are your own of course) during the daylight hours so they can't murder the birds & let them out at night so they can deal with the rodents.

    Dogs are quite efficient!

  • This may seem horrid but water spray if you are in the garden at the same time. Cleaning up deposits well and irrigating the area has been said to stop them claiming your garden as their toilet.

  • I would love to say that my dog keeps the cats out of my veg patch and general garden, but the cats just wait till the dog is not in the garden before coming in!  

  • FonzieFonzie Posts: 32

    Since no-one has mentioned it. There is a gadget on the market which you plug into the mains (There are battery operated ones too) which sends out a high pitch sound which distracts cats from coming into the garden.

    Place in the garden at about three feet off the ground, ie a post or fence.

    I have a few in and around my garden and I find they work a treat.

  • NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813

    Buy a small refill packet of spicy powder such as curry , chilli , cayenne or paprika and sprinkle it over the area

    I dont think I would want to sit on it !!

    I suspect we will get complaints now from cat lovers so let me say that I love all cats

    Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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