How can I get rid of the neighbour's cat?
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I've just had my front garden redone with a bit of gravel, and at least one of the cats in the neighbourhood thinks it makes a good litter tray.
What's the best way to stop this?
ETA: I know there are several products available, but I wondered what is worth it...
What's the best way to stop this?
ETA: I know there are several products available, but I wondered what is worth it...
Edited by Alex@POD on Thursday 20th July 18:18
You want a Scarecrow
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contech-ScareCrow-Motion-...
PIR activated water sprinkler with a decent range. Only thing I've found that can prevent the neighbors cats stting all over my lawn. I've tried lion poo, pepper stuff, and an ultrasonic cat scarer, none of them worked. I even watched a cat get part way across the lawn and then look up as the ultrasonic kicked in, before carrying on his way.
Only problem with the scarecrow is I quite often forget to turn it off before going out in the garden, if I'm quick when I hear it click I can outrun it to the end of the garden, and then run back and turn it off as it resets
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contech-ScareCrow-Motion-...
PIR activated water sprinkler with a decent range. Only thing I've found that can prevent the neighbors cats stting all over my lawn. I've tried lion poo, pepper stuff, and an ultrasonic cat scarer, none of them worked. I even watched a cat get part way across the lawn and then look up as the ultrasonic kicked in, before carrying on his way.
Only problem with the scarecrow is I quite often forget to turn it off before going out in the garden, if I'm quick when I hear it click I can outrun it to the end of the garden, and then run back and turn it off as it resets
I tried the lion poo stuff myself once. I stood at the counter of the garden centre wondering whether I had ever handed over my hard-earned for anything so proposterous. I wanted to keep my own cat out of the asparagus. It didn't work. If anything it brought on a display of macho crapping in the face of such a worthy opponent at long last.
I am afraid the only solution is to buy a cat yourself. A big, mean ugly old feller.
I am afraid the only solution is to buy a cat yourself. A big, mean ugly old feller.
C0ffin D0dger said:
Supposedly if you can catch them in the act then drenching them with water will make them think twice. That said I chucked a bucket of water over our next door neighbours cat and it still comes in the garden.
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