How do you keep cats off your porch?
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They make a motion detector pet deterrent air spray can... https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Deterrent-Activated-Repellent-Environmentally/dp/B0721735K9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509215690&sr=8-1&keywords=pet+deterrent+motion+sensor
You could also get some real orange spray, cats don't like citrus, and spray it around your porch.... https://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Citrus-Freshener-Orange-10oz/dp/B01HB9XT4Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509215786&sr=1-3&keywords=real+orange+spray
Get a Dog ;)
ginger or hot pepper sprinkled or use squirrel retardant - but it can stain.
First try to figure out why they chose your porch. Are they seeking shelter?
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/feral_cats/tips/caring_feral_cats_winter.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/
Is something attracting them to your house.? https://www.quora.com/Why-are-stray-cats-attracted-to-my-house
You can buy repellent sprays in pet stores or on line but I've never used any of them. https://www.chewy.com/four-paws-keep-off-repellent-cat/dp/52143?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Four%20Paws&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08rt4JWU1wIVg5N-Ch16nQgjEAQYAiABEgJam_D_BwE
You can also buy Nite Guard Solar NG-001 Predator Control Light on Amazon but I think they are more aimed at wildlife.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014FGT8C/ref=asc_df_B0014FGT8C5237948/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0014FGT8C&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167137474498&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8140136717448494997&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033485&hvtargid=pla-276545808941 I've never this either but thought about it when three huge raccoons showed up in my yard. Waiting to see if they were passing through or taking up residence.
If you want to try natural repellents check out this link below.
https://www.easyologypets.com/blogs/news/101260230-these-are-the-3-smells-cats-hate-and-you-probably-should-too
And best of luck to you. Finding ways to make your house unattractive to them is kind of hit and miss.