They can harm not only your own pet, but also damage your garden - from "fragrant" labels to completely dirtying the area.
Today, we will tell you how to drive stray cats away from your property.
As reported: Fakta.today
Here are several effective methods that won't harm the animal, but will make it leave your yard.
Of course, you should start by talking to the cat's owners.
Perhaps they will not want to annoy you and pay more attention to their pet: for example, they can set up a "cat corner" in their yard, put some toys there, fill it with sand and plant catnip.
But in reality, this is unlikely to happen...
So let's move on to the list.
Wet soil and watering
As cats are extremely clean, they won't want to get their paws dirty in wet soil.
Regularly water your flower beds and no cat will be tempted to come near them.
Cats are also scared off by automatic sprinklers with motion sensors.
Every cat that passes by gets an unpleasant shower and next time will bypass your area.
Watchful pets
One of the most obvious solutions is to keep a dog or a big cat on the spot.
They will guard their territory.
But if the tomcat is not neutered, he may run away himself, lured by a beautiful female who is walking nearby.
Sounds that scare cats
Recently, ultrasonic repellents have become popular.
These portable devices generate a high-frequency sound that human ears cannot hear, but it is unpleasant for cats, dogs, and rodents.
Generally, it's very convenient: you can get rid of mice and neighboring cats at the same time.
Manufacturers of ultrasonic repellents claim that their products are completely safe and do not harm health.
Scents that scare cats
All cats have a very sensitive sense of smell, so they try to avoid sharp smells.
To keep cats out of your garden, take a spray bottle and fill it with water mixed with essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender, or citrus.
Spray this mixture on the fence, beds, veranda, and other places that other cats like to visit.
You can also rub sliced orange or lemon peel, sprinkle dry tobacco leaves or coffee grounds, or put a cup of fragrant spices.
Pour 9% vinegar or iodine on places where cat tracks have already been left.
Another option is to plant special fragrant grass.
Plants that scare cats:
cayenne pepper,
coleus canina,
lemongrass,
valerian.
You can plant catnip somewhere far from your place, and all cats will be guaranteed to spend their "free time" there.
Unpleasant surfaces
Cats don't like surfaces that scratch their paw pads - marble chips, crushed stones, pine cones, walnut shells.
You can create decorative circles around flower beds from marble crumbs, mulch plantings with cones or walnut shells, and also create a protective strip around the perimeter of the area - at least 1 meter wide, to make it difficult to jump over.
Good fence
The best protection against unwanted four-legged guests is a high metal fence.
Cats will not be able to walk on the thin metal edge, while wooden fences are a favorite place for them to walk.
If you can't or don't want to change the old fence, soften it a little: close large cracks and holes, pull a strong thread or fishing line over the top edge.
This will make it difficult for cats to move around the fence, and they may find another place.
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