What can I do to keep CATS from using my flower beds as a litter box??



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Sharon on Aug 11, 2017
They make a motion detector pet deterrent hose attachment which you can train them to stay away, you can move it around where needed. https://www.amazon.com/Hoont-Powerful-Outdoor-Blaster-Repeller/dp/B01N3P1JTG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1502429243&sr=8-11&keywords=motion+detector+pet+deterrentHelpful Reply -
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Celeste Mandley on Aug 11, 2017
You can purchase a deterant from most lowes or Home Depot type stores. It is made of pepper juice and cats hate it but will not harm the plants. i have also heard that lemon peels in the soil will also turn them away, but if you do that be sure to watch for mold. One more idea woul be to add decorative glass "stones" on top of the soil.Helpful Reply -
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 11, 2017
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/queen-of-green/faqs/food/keep-cats-out-of-the-garden/Helpful Reply -
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Joyce Cutter on Aug 11, 2017
Crushed egg shell scattered over the soil cats don't like it as it gets under there claws doesn't hurt the cats just deters themHelpful Reply -
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Linda Sikut on Aug 11, 2017
Anything that makes noise will chase them away. Even a motion light will work.Here's a lot of other ideas: Click here https://www.thespruce.com/cat-repellents-to-keep-cats-out-of-your-yard-2132573Good luck!Helpful Reply -
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Kiki on Aug 11, 2017
put orange or lemon rinds in the plant - cats don't like citrusHelpful Reply -
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Debbie on Aug 11, 2017
Moth balls they don't like themHelpful Reply -
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Ebbjdl on Aug 11, 2017
I would put some dry cayenne pepper flakes around some of the plants. This should deter them. Good Luck!Helpful Reply -
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Brenda Shelley Imsho on Aug 11, 2017
Add large pine cones. When they start to soften after a while replace them with fresh cones. The prickly pines cones will deter them from stepping Into the bedsHelpful Reply -
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Dottie Bell Garland on Aug 11, 2017
I know it sounds crazy, but I solved my problem by putting clear plastic forks in my flower bed. Stick them into the soil handle-side down, with the tines sticking up. They can't "do the job" if they can't "assume the position". It worked for me 😀Helpful Reply -
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Phyllis Dinsmore on Aug 11, 2017
Crushed hazelnut shells, but be careful because they can be sharp.Helpful Reply -
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San27598103 on Aug 12, 2017
barbeque wooden skewers in the soil works perfectly and cost effective tooHelpful Reply -
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