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Elliot Richmond wrote:

There is a mockingbird building a nest in one of the mountain laurels
in our front yard. There are also lots of loose cats in the
neighborhood. I know we have discussed cat deterrents here in the
past, but I can't find any of that information. Does anyone know of a
reliable, humane way to keep the cats out of that tree?

Of course, the mocking birds will do a good job during the day, but
most domestic house cats hunt at night.

Thanks



Elliot Richmond
Freelance Science Writer and Editor

You can place a sheet of 18" aluminum roof flashing about 3 ft. up the
base of the tree all the way around it as a "sleeve". This prevents
anything climbing the tree. It can be removed when they are done
nesting. :-)

Hope this helps?

Kat

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