Lawn Cat
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
I have used with much success in gardens, behind bushes (around elephanting fire hydrant that is in front of my house). Moth Balls. The real ones (naphthalene). (Not those tiny little ones . . . ) When I plant bulbs, some crushed ones above the patch and they survive squirrels. They evaporate at a rate dependent upon you temperature, but not too fast. Since they're large enough to handle, they can be removed should the need arise.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
My parents hit on a neat idea, make friends with a neighbours kitten (when it's a cute fuzz ball, probably...) get it to respect your garden and house as it territory problem goes away! Down side is when said cat departs this mortal coil you start to get cats & foxes back... or my solution build an over-elaborate IR guard to soak launch a water volley ala the Vilimos answer! Glenn
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S u n s h i n e wrote:
Stank even after washing several times
Nasty, isn't it? I had a new set of motorcycle waterproofs years ago - similar to this[^] - and our cat peed in them. Even after several vigorous jet washes I had to admit defeat and get new ones...which let rain through at the crotch the first time I needed to use them... :sigh: The only remedy I have heard of that actually works for stopping cats from toileting in your garden is: get a cat of your own...
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952) Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
I would get a cat (I actually like them as long as they use the designated area), or even a dog, but that is not an option right now due to various reasons. And then I'll probably be cleaning up after it even more than at present, once the kids get tired of doing it for me.
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I have used with much success in gardens, behind bushes (around elephanting fire hydrant that is in front of my house). Moth Balls. The real ones (naphthalene). (Not those tiny little ones . . . ) When I plant bulbs, some crushed ones above the patch and they survive squirrels. They evaporate at a rate dependent upon you temperature, but not too fast. Since they're large enough to handle, they can be removed should the need arise.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
To quote an answer to a very similar question once posed in The Guardian newsaper - "How do I stop the neighbour's cat crapping in my garden?" The answer - concrete one or the other!
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Interesting, I'm going to try that. Do you know where I can find a really big moth? :) Seriously, it is worth a try. I only hope this %#!*@ animal isn't immune to them.
It's all a matter of making you're area less pleasant than your neighbors. During a sojourn in a rural area we had racoons marauding our garbage at night - and they weren't shy or easily scared. Solution was a bit of lysol concentrate in water, which was squirted into each garbage pail followed by putting on the lid. When the raccoons popped the lid they quickly stopped coming back. Considering how it smells, I'd probably have been even more successful with Gin. As for the large moth . . . after checking your bio I determined your best option would be to await nightfall then hide a tweezers in your hand and lay down naked on the lawn. When he lands on you, you know what to do with that tweezers.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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It's all a matter of making you're area less pleasant than your neighbors. During a sojourn in a rural area we had racoons marauding our garbage at night - and they weren't shy or easily scared. Solution was a bit of lysol concentrate in water, which was squirted into each garbage pail followed by putting on the lid. When the raccoons popped the lid they quickly stopped coming back. Considering how it smells, I'd probably have been even more successful with Gin. As for the large moth . . . after checking your bio I determined your best option would be to await nightfall then hide a tweezers in your hand and lay down naked on the lawn. When he lands on you, you know what to do with that tweezers.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
W∴ Balboos wrote:
you know what to do with that tweezers.
Use them to pick the lock on the handcuffs?
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952) Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
I have two of these, they work perfectly! Its great fun watching the local cats all walking round the fence, they don't even set foot in the garden now. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Contech-ScareCrow-Motion-Activated-Deterrent/dp/B005MW9VOM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1401799101&sr=8-3&keywords=scarecrow[^] I often forget to switch them off before going to the top of the garden, doh. Only problem is if they are switched off the cats soon realise. On a summer day the kids have loads of fun running through them and getting soaked!
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
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Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do. Anyway there's this cat (stray or maybe a distant neighbor's) that thinks our garden is its own personal loo. The Mrs is besided herself when it uses the flower beds, and once it peed on some of the kids' toys that we forgot to bring inside. Stank even after washing several times. This morning there was a big one right on the lawn. Stupid moronic animal, aren't cats supposed to at least bury it? Any ideas on how to repel it (without causing grievous bodily harm)? The locally available cat repellent (a) doesn't work and (b) stinks, making the cure worse than the disease. Googling reveals some rather dubious suggestions, and I don't want to spend hours guarding the lawn just to soak it with a hose.
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As far as cleaning stuff they hit, normal soap and water doesn't work. Head to your local pet supply store and ask if they have any enzyme based cleaner for pet messes. Might take a wash or two but it gets the stench out.
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It's all a matter of making you're area less pleasant than your neighbors. During a sojourn in a rural area we had racoons marauding our garbage at night - and they weren't shy or easily scared. Solution was a bit of lysol concentrate in water, which was squirted into each garbage pail followed by putting on the lid. When the raccoons popped the lid they quickly stopped coming back. Considering how it smells, I'd probably have been even more successful with Gin. As for the large moth . . . after checking your bio I determined your best option would be to await nightfall then hide a tweezers in your hand and lay down naked on the lawn. When he lands on you, you know what to do with that tweezers.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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S u n s h i n e wrote:
Anyone here remember the lawn wolf? I salute your memory if you do.
Something that was brought up by JSOP, I think, about the 'lone wolf' terrorist meme being spread by the mass media. I forget the details.
