Some may be looking for a new place to call home.
Since cats have incredible climbing and jumping abilities, keeping them out of your outdoor area can be challenging.
Fortunately, there are ways to keep cats out of your yard and to do it humanely.
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Be sure to change your tactics regularly.
This commercial cat repellent comes in a granular form, which you simply sprinkle around the problem area.
The product is non-toxic and organic and will not harm your plants.
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Offensive Plants
Some plants give off smells that cats dislike.
Some people spread used coffee grounds or use mothballs, while others use eucalyptus or vinegar.
Cats hate chicken wire or bristly material.
Cats prefer to dig and poop in loose dirt and will be put off by these rough materials.
Fences for small animals offer gentle shocks when they make a run at go past the perimeter.
This method reinforces the notion that they are unwanted in your planting bed.
Be careful that you don’t get neighbors or other visitors wet in the process!
Sound Barriers to Repel Cats
Cats have a much higher hearing range than humans.
Try these hearing devices to deter cats.
Electronic Devices
Cats have a much higher hearing range than humans.
You drop in the rig facing the garden or your yard.
Sound Plus Spray Repellent
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Motion Activated Dog and Cat Spray is a repellent gadget that uses sound and a sprayed repellent.
The harmless motion detector and adjustable non-toxic spray from a nozzle covers up to 3 feet.
Or, use a sensitive bell or wind chimes that make noise when a cat causes a vibration.
Make Your Area Unattractive to Cats
Keep your yard, garden, and property clean and decluttered.
Cleanliness can reduce visits from stray and wandering cats.
Do the following:
More Tips to Keep Cats Away
Why Cats Sniff Rear Ends.VCA Hospital.
How to Keep Frustrating Felines out of the Garden.
An Informed Approach to Animal “Pests” in the Garden.
Halton Region Master Gardeners.
