Think i'm giving up with the cats!

boo80

Ooh, thanks for the chilli tip! Was also told this morning sliced garlic works a treat. If all else fails I'll look up scardy cat, but as our garden is so tiny I don't want to use the space on something we can't eat! Moth balls are a no go as little boy tries to eat everything he finds, but thanks for the input.

janibrown

Chili flakes and powder really are the way to go as they are not going to poisen anyone will just give the cat a little heat in unwanted places and they will remember where they have been and not want to return lol

emiff6

Can't find mothballs anywhere! Where does everyone get theirs from?

boo80

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70-x-MOTHBALLS-2-x-packs-282g-MOTH-BALLS-2-79p-/290534569362?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Weed_Pest_Control_CV&hash=item43a535b592

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Buy all your neighbours a Nepeta (catnip) plant?

stumpycat

I'd be horrified if our cats were annoying our neighbours - we have 4 (cats, not neighbours!)
They're kept in at night for their own safety, as well as that of birds, but are free to go out all day. I keep areas of loose soil for them to go in - especially under hedges as it's dry and they don't seem to like squatting in wet soil.:rotfl:
They seem to be quite prudish about their toilet habits and would rather go in a secluded area than in the open - I've read about people having problems with cats pooing on their lawns, which seems really strange as they do seem to be quite reclusive about it generally

Piggo_2

I have a problem with our neighbours cat coming into our little yard which has lots of pots and a small garden bed and using it as a toilet constantly. I've tried a green gel stuff which works until it is washed away by the rain. Also tried pepper, sprinkling it down in areas I know she jumps down to come in. Have now taken to sticking my garden canes in the soil randomly in places to put her off and also covering any open soil with black poly - this also prevents weeds which is handy!

Enterprise_1701C

I'm considering trying a sonic cat repeller, but before I do I need to know if it is a cat, or if it is foxes.

The poop is like a small dog would produce, about the same colour, but sometimes it is distinctly soft and unstructured. I am questioning it being a cat as it is on the lawn. At least one extra heap appears EVERY night!! There are a lot of cats around and I do see them in the garden, but I have never caught the offender in the act!

I know it's strange, but if anyone could confirm whether it sounds like a cat I would be grateful.

yorkieorchid

hatewashingmachines wrote: »

Plant some coleus canina ornatus otherwise known as the Scardy Cat plant, it has a scent that cats and dogs dont like

I worked in a garden centre and we sold loads of this! People swore by it. Its really easy to propagate too from cuttings so you wont need to buy lots of plants.

emiff6

boo80 wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70-x-MOTHBALLS-2-x-packs-282g-MOTH-BALLS-2-79p-/290534569362?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Weed_Pest_Control_CV&hash=item43a535b592

:beer:
great, thanks! My sonic cat repeller arrived today, but I'm a belt and braces type so I shall get mothballs too.