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cat pests

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  Posted by hamilton65 (U14673445) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  How do you stop cats coming into the garden?

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  Posted by Paul Hodder (U14288973) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  Hello, have a look at the `human urine` post. Plenty of cat deterrents.

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  Posted by koala_girl (U12702629) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  I really tried to resist adding a post to this thread but the urge is too strong. There is absolutely nothing you can do to keep these horrible things out of your garden. I am constantly picking cat poo out of my borders.

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  Posted by chris (U14479141) on Friday, 5th November 2010

  hi there what can i say it seems there is NO deterent,there is NO legislation for cats which seems totally wrong,if a dog poo`s in your garden things can be done but for some stupid reason cats get away with it,if the owners were to buy cat litter perhaps these vermin would use them instead of our gardens,its what i call irresponsible owners,tonight ,i will start the experiment with the human urine so please keep all of your fingers crossed,regards chris

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  Posted by Rainjustlearning (U12861332) on Friday, 5th November 2010

  I have 3 cats but they don't go out but my neighbour has one and it uses my borders for the toilet, I've tried all sort's even the 'pee off plant' cat just sniff's it and does it's business next to it, it was suggested on a thread like this early in the year about rose pruning's, so I gave them a try and boy do they work, I have roses that have big thorn's on them so in the spring when I pruned them I cut all the leave's off and cut the stems into a nice size and just lay them on the borders, no more poo they do work.
  
  Even better as they're free if you have roses otherwise a product called 'Get Off' works but only last's till the next rain.
  
  Rain

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  Posted by whatalottie (U9072847) on Friday, 5th November 2010

  Try putting chilli powder around your most precious plants, cats always sniff after they've finished. Cayenne or paprika - or I suppose curry powder if you're feeling charitable. I've always found it works very well. Only the precious plants though.
  
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  Posted by Kleftiwallah (U13700999) on Friday, 5th November 2010

  After a couple of direct and sustained hits from one of the modern powerful pump action water pistols, they will certainly think twice.....Cheers, Tony.

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  Posted by cool_breeze_uk (U14359426) on Saturday, 6th November 2010

  Yes, I agree with Rain's tip. Any thorny clippings scattered in the borders around plants works well. Hawthorn or holly are good choices.
  
  You could weed fabric your borders. If they can't dig and scratch that might discourage them. Less work in the long run for you too.
  
  You could also try fixing netting to the tops of fences / walls; I'd have thought 400mm H to be ideal, and something flexible so they can't get a foothold but can't go through either.
  
  Likewise what other points of entry are there? Maybe moving a few things around or placing a few barricades in key places is all that is needed.
  
  Not tried the unpleasant smells tactic so wouldn't know if effective.
  
  Personally I plan to ultimately suspend netting across the top of the garden, similar to what is used at a wildlife park. Keep the cats (and the seagulls grrrr) out, but have big enough mesh for regular birds, insects, weather etc to pass through normally. I'm pretty sure a structure like that doesn't need planning either.

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  Posted by annie (U14552478) on Saturday, 6th November 2010

  Ive got 5 cats and theyre always leaving thier trade marks! so ive covered my flower beds with pond netting and it has worked really well.

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