Get Rid of Unwanted Visitors
This is a compilation of tips I`ve found to help get rid of those unwelcome cats and dogs who insist on visiting your lawn or garden area to urinate, or to do a poop.
I`ve asked around, read what the `experts` have to say, as well as something I have personally found to be very effective in keeping the neighbor`s animals away.
Naturally, of course, I can`t guarantee all or any of these remedies will work, but at least by trying them out you might just find something that hopefully works for you -
Jeyes fluid sprayed to the area to be protected.
Try sprinkling cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes in the area it likes to go in. It will not harm the cat, but when it cleans it’s paws it won’t like the taste, and when it poops it will burn.
There`s the Contech CatStop Ultrasonic Outdoor Cat Deterrent that only young children and cats can hear, it hurts the cats ears and they won’t come anywhere near!
What definitely worked for me is ground pepper. Get a big bag of ground black pepper (Asian supermarkets are great for this) and sprinkle handfuls liberally on the lawn. I had no more cat poo after that though I play safe and add few more handfuls after heavy rain.
Pepper dust with a liberal spike of chilli powder.
Filled bottles of water laid on the lawn – and the rationale for this is? Apparently the idea is that dog’s won’t do defecate an area where there is fresh water. They see the water in the bottles and judge it to be fresh and therefore will leave your lawn alone. OR, the other theory is that the animals see their own reflection in the water and it frightens them off. * I have to admit after a spate of `presents` being left on my lawn I tried this out, and yes, so far it HAS worked I`m pleased to report.
Scatter citrus peel (oranges & lemons) around the garden
Place pine cones around near garden borders
Plant geraniums, marigolds and petunias, cats apparently dislike those plants
Grow spiky plants near areas you want to keep cats from, such as the base of trees that attract birds.
Lion poo is a good idea and you can get it dried from good garden centers, and it doesn’t smell as it is in pellet form.
Change your fertilizer, some animals react strongly to other animals smells and odours. If you’ve been using organic fertilisers try using a chemical one for a short period and vice versa.
Change your watering times if the offending dog is consistent in the time he or she turns up to relieve themselves make sure the sprinklers are already going. Even having the lawn wet prior to the animal presenting itself may be a huge deterrent.
Keep gates closed and check for holes in fences.
Put pieces of onion and orange peel in the grass for a few weeks.
Citronella
Ask for a bottle of citronella oil, which is sold as an insect repellent at most chemists. Put a few drops on wooden fences or old teabags and scatter them around the areas in your garden frequented by cats. Cat’s hate it!
Coal
If using grated soap to deter cats it is best to use coal tar, or another tip is to sprinkle curry powder around the boundaries where they frequent.
Eucalyptus
Dry your used tea bags then put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on them. Scatter in the garden where you want to deter cats.
Moth balls
Scatter moth balls on your flowerbeds to deter cats from visiting your garden. I have used them for years and I am glad to say that I do not have any cat problems even though we have plenty of cats living locally.
Rose trimmings
To deter cats from using your borders as a convenience, place the trimmings from your pruned roses between the plants.
Soap
I’ve heard that to keep cats off your plants and borders you should grate perfumed soap and spread it around plants and border
Wasps can be a big nuisance if they build a nest in your garden or home. You should take great care when dealing with wasps as they have a potent sting and can attack in large numbers if disturbed or threatened.
Wasps nests may be found in wall or roof cavities, along with lofts and out-buildings.
If there are just a few that get into your home they can be dealt with by using a wasp spray
To get rid of this unwanted pest you may need a professional, but for the odd few wasps a spray or one of these can be handy-
Springstar GWT1 Glass Wasp Trap
And finally-
Electronics Scarecrow Motion-Contech Activated Sprinkler #CRO101 A way to keep unwanted animals out of the garden and protect your yard, fruit trees, vegetables and flowers from hungry or destructive creatures. Cats, dogs, deer, rabbits, large birds, and many others. The patented Scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler is the smartest scarecrow ever invented. When it sees an intruder it instantly releases full garden hose water pressure towards the trespasser. The effect is both startling and immediate. Animals quickly get out of the area and avoid it in the future.
