Cat Problem!

radio10

I am a cat lover BUT local cats are using our pea shingle between our house and patio slabs as a litter tray. I recently removed a carrier bag full of the stuff. Can anyone suggest something I could spray or put on the stones to stop the feline friends? (I have tried placing spikey shrub cuttings in with the stones but with no success) Sensible replies please!:rolleyes:

heatherw_01

They sell cat deterrent in stores but I am not sure if it works.

SaleHunter

Not had this problem myself but have heard of others that have.

One solution put forward was to half fill a litre bottle of water and leave it in the problem area. Many theories why it was supposed to work have been put forward, the most reasonable sounding being that the reflection of the sun on the water exits the bottle at many different angles warding off cats.

Probably an old wives tale, but have heard people swear by it. Wont cost you anything either, so no harm in trying.

Pink.

Hi radio,

There are a couple of older threads that might help you:

What would stop cats using the garden as a toilet?

Help!cats using my grass as a loo

Pink

heatherw_01

After searching about apparantly mothballs, orange peel and lemon rind all work well.

radio10

SaleHunter wrote:

Not had this problem myself but have heard of others that have.

One solution put forward was to half fill a litre bottle of water and leave it in the problem area. Many theories why it was supposed to work have been put forward, the most reasonable sounding being that the reflection of the sun on the water exits the bottle at many different angles warding off cats.

Probably an old wives tale, but have heard people swear by it. Wont cost you anything either, so no harm in trying.

Thanks Salehunter. I will give this a try.

radio10

I've found a large clear jam jar and have filled half full with water, placed it on one of the spots. I have also "cleared" the area. I will report back....

Dora_the_Explorer_5

If you like cats and recognise the cats who are visiting, return their leavings to their owners. There are more interesting tips than this on the threads posted by the BG.

radio10

There are more interesting tips than this on the threads posted by the BG.[/QUOTE]


the BG ??