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Post by hoofhearted on Jun 15, 2008 14:54:43 GMT
'doing things' in bark chippings on my paths....
any ideas? have a dog occasionally and children but clearly they don't discourage!
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Post by Dinah Boordum on Jun 15, 2008 15:00:50 GMT
I know it's not the most helpful of suggestions, mainly due to regular supply problems, but my cats absolutely HATE the smell of garlic, so if you save the 'tops & tails' from chopped garlic cloves & mix them in with the chippings, this might help.
Slightly more expensive solution would be to sprinkle garlic pepper over the chippings.
Have heard that peelings from citrus fruit also deters cats, but it hasn't worked with mine.
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Post by Tigger on Jun 15, 2008 15:29:17 GMT
I have used sonic repellers in the past but kept forgetting to replace the batteries. Since then I have found sticking er... sticks into the ground keeps cats and dogs off borders. They find it hard to go around the sticks to get into position so to speak and avoid the area.
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Post by Tina Biscuit on Jun 15, 2008 17:51:56 GMT
If you can catch them in the act - a water pistol aimed at the nether regions works pretty well.
Failing that there are several cat repellent products available in Homebase / B&Q / whatever your local supplier of choice is that all work fairly well, but you have to remember to reapply them fairly regularly, especially if it's been raining.
I'd suggest getting your own cat, but that's never worked in my house because mine is such a wuss he'll sit and watch other cats walk past him to eat his food, so there's no chance of him chasing them off his garden!
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Post by Jim Possible on Jun 15, 2008 22:36:25 GMT
If you can get down to a beach (I know you live some distance away) I have found placing a Starfish in the garden is the best way to permanently discourage cats.
I don't know how this works but it does. The drawback is that it's a bit harsh on the poor Starfish you pick up off the beach.
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Post by Fi on Jun 15, 2008 23:51:05 GMT
Lion dung is supposed to be very effective, but I haven't tried it myself - 4 dogs are enough to keep any felines at bay. Apparently it's dried and sterilized before being sold, but the one thing I'd be wary of is what it smells like.
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Post by colinmurph on Jun 16, 2008 13:30:07 GMT
If you can't shoot then I'd say sonic repellers too.
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Post by Redders on Jun 16, 2008 18:00:52 GMT
Shoot the buggers with a .22 air rifle........... ;D works on cats, Magpies and herons. Only I'm not that a good shot anymore.
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Post by Jim Possible on Jun 16, 2008 19:49:31 GMT
Redders, It's probably that you've knocked the zero out on your sights...or the 3 litres of Pinot Grigio you habitually consume.  |
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Post by Redders on Jun 16, 2008 21:55:57 GMT
Redders, It's probably that you've knocked the zero out on your sights...or the 3 litres of Pinot Grigio you habitually consume. After 3 litres of that stuff it would be me 'doing things' in the bark chippings! |
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Post by Tina Biscuit on Jun 18, 2008 8:57:05 GMT
Lion dung is supposed to be very effective, but I haven't tried it myself - 4 dogs are enough to keep any felines at bay. Apparently it's dried and sterilized before being sold, but the one thing I'd be wary of is what it smells like. It smells pretty revolting in the packet, but not so bad once you've got it on the garden - just used some over at mum's to keep the local rabbit population at bay |
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