When it comes to deterring cats from your property, it’s crucial to use humane and non-harmful methods, ones which won’t cause felines any pain, injury or distress. This involves using natural scents, barriers and motion-activated devices to do so.
Posting on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Julie O’Keeffe wrote: “Does anyone have a solution to stop other people’s cats spraying at my doors?
“It happens all the time, and I am just getting so sick of that horrible smell in my garden.”
Cats spray to mark their territory, communicate with other cats and sometimes to attract mates.
However, there are certain ways to deter the felines from doing so without harming the animal.
Whilst there isn’t a foolproof way to guarantee cats won’t enter your garden, according to the other group members, citrus is a great option.
Tina Standen commented: “Put orange peel in your garden or orange oil. Cats hate it and will deter them.”
Joanne Daley added: “They hate the acid smells like orange peel or orange peel. They will never enter your garden again.”
To deter cats using orange peel, scatter the peels around the areas you want to keep the cats out of, like your garden or flowerbeds.
You could also make a citrus spray by steeping orange zest or peel in water and spraying it around the garden.
Oranges can be picked up for as little as 20p each, making this a cost-effective option.
Other methods to deter cats involve spraying the patio with white vinegar, using coffee granules or using a sprinkler device.