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Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden?
I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. -- http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy |
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On 28/6/08 22:42, in article , "Astral
Voyager" wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. Water is the best deterrent. Either get yourself a water pistol or find a device that sets off a water jet as a cat walks past it - warn the family! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon (new website online but not completed - shop to come and some mild tweaking to do!) |
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"Astral Voyager" wrote in message
... Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. I'm sure if that is your opinion then a lot of people wouldn't mind shooting you |
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"Ðave" wrote: I'm sure if that is your opinion then a lot of people wouldn't mind shooting you Quite a few have tried and two have succeeded. Mel. |
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Sacha wrote:
On 28/6/08 22:42, in article , "Astral Voyager" wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. Water is the best deterrent. Either get yourself a water pistol or find a device that sets off a water jet as a cat walks past it - warn the family! http://www.bradshawsdirect.co.uk/Bra...uct/DVSCAR.htm HTH :) -- Pete C London UK |
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"Astral Voyager" wrote in message ... "Ðave" wrote: I'm sure if that is your opinion then a lot of people wouldn't mind shooting you Quite a few have tried and two have succeeded. Someone here wants to see you.... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...0stuff/Tom.jpg Steve |
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I'm sure if that is your opinion then a lot of people wouldn't mind shooting you Quite a few have tried and two have succeeded. Someone here wants to see you.... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...0stuff/Tom.jpg Steve LOL brilly, I love it :-) kate |
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from "Astral Voyager" contains these words: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Sprinkle a little aluminium ammonium sulphate on the affected areas. It's not expensive, and you can order (say) 500g or so from a good chemist, or look in the Yellow Pages for a chemical distributor (such as Hay's), and they will supply it. It's quite harmless, and its constituents when degraded are beneficial to plants, or of no detriment to them. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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On Jun 28, 10:42 pm, "Astral Voyager" wrote:
Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. --http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy Mel, try moth balls broken up into small pieces and scattered around the garden, it worked for me. Judith |
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On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:21:08 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France
wrote and included this (or some of this): On Jun 28, 10:42 pm, "Astral Voyager" wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. --http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy Mel, try moth balls broken up into small pieces and scattered around the garden, it worked for me. Make some very dilute Jeyes or Armillatox in a watering can and sprinkle it around everywhere, grass, paths, beds anywhere. It won't hurt them but they won't go near it. I had a cat doing his business on my front lawn every night but after the above remedy it's been clear for 5 weeks now. -- ®óñ© © ²°¹°-°² |
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On Jun 29, 2:42 pm, ®óñ© © ²°¹°-°² wrote:
On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:21:08 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France wrote and included this (or some of this): On Jun 28, 10:42 pm, "Astral Voyager" wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. Do the pellets work or has anyone tried those ultrasonic device? Any tips much appreciated. Mel. --http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy Mel, try moth balls broken up into small pieces and scattered around the garden, it worked for me. Make some very dilute Jeyes or Armillatox in a watering can and sprinkle it around everywhere, grass, paths, beds anywhere. It won't hurt them but they won't go near it. I had a cat doing his business on my front lawn every night but after the above remedy it's been clear for 5 weeks now. -- ®óñ© © ²°¹°-°² I wonder if that would work for chickens? my neighbour has enough to feed the 5 thousand and for some reason they love rolling around and making dust baths in my garden! Judith |
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Astral Voyager wrote:
Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? snipped Yes. The ultra sonic cat scarers do work. It keeps them out of your garden, and doesn't hurt them. If your garden is contained behind a good fence or well grown hedge it works even better. Peter -- He spoke with a certain what-is-it in his voice, and I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled. P.G. Wodehouse 1881 -1975 |
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wrote "Astral Voyager" wrote in message ... Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). I would be quite happy to shoot them but feel the law may not agree with my view that they are vermin and should be eradicated. I'm sure if that is your opinion then a lot of people wouldn't mind shooting you I take it you are a cat owner that doesn't care where his cat shit? Shooting or poising the vermin is probably the only humane way of getting a cat from your garden. -- Alan news2006 {at} amac {dot} f2s {dot} com |
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®óñ© © ²°±°-°² wrote:
Make some very dilute Jeyes or Armillatox in a watering can and sprinkle it around everywhere, grass, paths, beds anywhere. It won't hurt them but they won't go near it. I had a cat doing his business on my front lawn every night but after the above remedy it's been clear for 5 weeks now. VERY VERY dilute though, eh, or Mel will kill or harm everything it comes into contact with. Eddy. |
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shazzbat wrote:
Someone here wants to see you.... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...0stuff/Tom.jpg And may he aim superbly! Eddy. |
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In message , beccabunga
wrote You are not helping yourself if you have lots of open space in your flower beds. This is the same as saying you are responsible for crime because you own items worth stealing. If cat owners cannot control their pets then they are not fit to own them. The owners should provide areas for their own pets to shit or keep them locked up and under control. -- Alan news2006 {at} amac {dot} f2s {dot} com |
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Mel, where people, below, suggest things to spread around, start with
spreading them only along your boundaries. You may succeed in causing cats to decide not to bother entering your property . . . and they therefore may not discover your many luxury toilet-beds. Eddy. |
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"shazzbat" wrote: Someone here wants to see you.... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...0stuff/Tom.jpg Brilliant!!! I do appreciate people with a sense of humour. And thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions. I will work through them all starting with the cheapest first (tightwad). The recent development to the rear of my property has resulted in a great increase in the number of cats around - and they all seem to head for mine. Maybe Dave sent them? Mel. -- http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy |
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On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:07:02 +0100, Eddy
wrote and included this (or some of this): Žó?Š Š ?°?°-°? wrote: Make some very dilute Jeyes or Armillatox in a watering can and sprinkle it around everywhere, grass, paths, beds anywhere. It won't hurt them but they won't go near it. I had a cat doing his business on my front lawn every night but after the above remedy it's been clear for 5 weeks now. VERY VERY dilute though, eh, or Mel will kill or harm everything it comes into contact with. Very dilute works -- ®óñ© © ²°¹°-°² |
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"Eddy" wrote: VERY VERY dilute though, eh, or Mel will kill or harm everything it comes into contact with. Are you trying to put the idea into my mind to spray the cats with neat Jeyes fluid? Dave won't like that.... Mel. -- http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy |
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Alan wrote:
: In message , beccabunga : wrote :: :: You are not helping yourself if you have lots of open space in your :: flower beds. : : This is the same as saying you are responsible for crime because you : own items worth stealing. : : If cat owners cannot control their pets... Cats control their the owners. -- Steve |
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Make some very dilute Jeyes or Armillatox in a watering can and sprinkle it around everywhere, grass, paths, beds anywhere. It won't hurt them but they won't go near it. Just had a thought about all the suggestions about putting stuff down - Jeyes, mothballs, etc. Wouldn't these also impact on wildlife such as hedgehogs? I have a few who use my drive and garden as part of their foraging route. I would assume their sense of smell is pretty well developed. I wouldn't like to upset them in an effort to deter the cats. No Dave. It's not the hedgehogs cr**ing in the garden. While I am no s**t connoisseur... I can tell the difference. Mel. -- http://www.ebid.net Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy |
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"Steve Turner" wrote in message ... Alan wrote: : In message , beccabunga : wrote :: :: You are not helping yourself if you have lots of open space in your :: flower beds. : : This is the same as saying you are responsible for crime because you : own items worth stealing. : : If cat owners cannot control their pets... Cats control their the owners. Cats don't have owners. They have attendants. Steve |
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wrote Alan wrote: : In message , beccabunga : wrote :: :: You are not helping yourself if you have lots of open space in your :: flower beds. : : This is the same as saying you are responsible for crime because you : own items worth stealing. : : If cat owners cannot control their pets... Cats control their the owners. This is the kind of excuse made by irresponsible pet owner to justify their antisocial behaviour. -- Alan news2006 {at} amac {dot} f2s {dot} com |
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In message , Steve Turner
wrote Alan wrote: : In message , beccabunga : wrote :: :: You are not helping yourself if you have lots of open space in your :: flower beds. : : This is the same as saying you are responsible for crime because you : own items worth stealing. : : If cat owners cannot control their pets... Cats control their the owners. Then perhaps the cats should instruct their owners to clean up the shit. -- Alan news2006 {at} amac {dot} f2s {dot} com |
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Alan is sadly unaware of the noble cat and its ancient lineage.
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Astral Voyager wrote:
I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). Come on, man, you are obsessing about this, surely. What's the problem with a bit of cat shit in the garden? Or even three or four new little turds every day? Eddy. |
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"Eddy" wrote:
Come on, man, you are obsessing about this, surely. What's the problem with a bit of cat shit in the garden? Or even three or four new little turds every day? Ok. You've arrived. When are the other two or three due? Mel. |
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from Eddy contains these words: Astral Voyager wrote: I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). Come on, man, you are obsessing about this, surely. What's the problem with a bit of cat shit in the garden? Or even three or four new little turds every day? Finding them by Braille while weeding. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message k... The message from Eddy contains these words: Astral Voyager wrote: I'm sure somewhere on my property is a sign in cat speak that reads 'Public Toilet'. A good part of my time gardening is spent clearing up their mess (I thought they were supposed to bury it). Come on, man, you are obsessing about this, surely. What's the problem with a bit of cat shit in the garden? Or even three or four new little turds every day? Finding them by Braille while weeding. In our garden the cats used to use our chicken's dust bath area. That's a problem. We've prevented access by putting chicken wire, loosely, round the places on the boundary which the cats usd for access. So far it's worked. Mary |
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On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:42:07 +0100, "Astral Voyager"
wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? Yep, one of those infra red movement detecting water sprinklers. We used to get loads of cats crap (ferrule wildlife murdering unpredictable roadkill fleabags that they are) in our enclosed private back garden and when I dug it all over recently I installed the device. Since then my fresh inviting soil has stayed just that, fresh! ;-) I bought one of these: http://tinyurl.com/5gejue And whilst probably not the most sophisticated of products, seems to do what it says on the tin (especially for £18.49 delivered). There seems to be times in the day when the sun is in a particular place (possibly reflections off something) where it can false trigger but all that happens is my 3 mini allotment beds get a quick watering ;-) All the best .. T i m |
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On Jul 3, 8:19 pm, T i m wrote:
On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:42:07 +0100, "Astral Voyager" wrote: Has anybody found an effective way of deterring cats from the garden? Yep, one of those infra red movement detecting water sprinklers. We used to get loads of cats crap (ferrule wildlife murdering unpredictable roadkill fleabags that they are) in our enclosed private back garden and when I dug it all over recently I installed the device. Since then my fresh inviting soil has stayed just that, fresh! ;-) I bought one of these: http://tinyurl.com/5gejue And whilst probably not the most sophisticated of products, seems to do what it says on the tin (especially for £18.49 delivered). There seems to be times in the day when the sun is in a particular place (possibly reflections off something) where it can false trigger but all that happens is my 3 mini allotment beds get a quick watering ;-) All the best .. T i m Tim, how big an area does it cover, I'm thinking hens here :-) Judith |
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On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:20:43 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France
wrote: Tim, how big an area does it cover, I'm thinking hens here :-) Quite a range I would say, maybe as much as the 10m and 90 degrees it says on the blurb but pretty close. When I first tried it I didn't realise it had an elevation control. I turned it on and it swept across three back gardens (Victorian terrace) first clearing a 6' paneled fence! In it's lowest setting and maybe 45 degree arc it easily sweeps across and back and covering the length of our garden (~35 foot)? There is one downside with them though, you have to remember they are there! A gardener mate of mine came round and was interested in it. I said "wave your hand in front of it" so he walked out into the garden! Ironically he actually matched it's path across our garden and back and was pretty damp when it stopped g. I then told him he had 5 seconds to get off the garden (or pretend to be a statue) before he copped another batch! ;-) For scaring pests it's real ace is the stealthy way it starts and the area it covers. It sits there quietly then without warning sprays this jet of water *everywhere* in a sprinkler "pfpfpfpfpf pft pft pft pft pft" stylee. Even if I turn the water off it will still soak you if you walk past it just from the pressure of the water stored in the hose. All the best ... T i m |
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"fedupofsalt" wrote: Try anything citrus. Lemon rind etc. I dont know if you can buy some sort of citrus spray. I have seen that mentioned somewhere before. How about Jif lemon juice? But as mentioned earlier, I would be concerned about any deterrent that would also impact on the local hedgehogs or any other wildlife. Buy a male cat. That is too extreme. I dislike cats generally. Domestic cats are pointless creatures. I do recall seeing once a metal profile of a cat with its back arched which you stuck in the ground. I don't know if they worked. I suppose I could try making my own. There must be a suitable image somewhere on the web. If you have a male they will also spray to mark their territory... In which case some local cat must think he owns my car - as the wheels often have suspicious marks on them that I suspect is cat ****. Mel. -- eBid - The Friendlier Online Auction Site Free to Bid | Free to List | Free to Enjoy http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/normal.c...=register-main |
Few answers! Try anything citrus. Lemon rind etc. I dont know if you can buy some sort of citrus spray. Prevention is better than the cure. As said in a previous response, cover the ground. A newly raked bed or plot might as well have a neon sign.
Buy a male cat. Cats never leave anything in their own garden. If you have a male they will also spray to mark their territory,(spelt wrong i think) which will deter other cat's. If your lucky enough to have a big garden, plant some catnip in an unused corner. Bears around a honey pot, flys round s**t, rubber neckers at a crash etc etc. |
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Also, I suspect that cat crap will actually be full of nitrogen, and beneficial to your soil. Or am I being naive? Maybe the best thing to do is leave an area specifically for the cats to use. Perhaps douse it with catnip to encourage them to use it. Move the area each year as part of your crop rotation. Pete |
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from fedupofsalt contains these words: Few answers! Try anything citrus. Lemon rind etc. I dont know if you can buy some sort of citrus spray. Prevention is better than the cure. As said in a previous response, cover the ground. A newly raked bed or plot might as well have a neon sign. Oil of citronella... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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