Deter cats from pooing in your garden with 'safe' method that takes seconds

18 September 2023 , 13:18

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Keep cats out of your garden (Image: Getty Images/RooM RF)

We all love animals, but it can be frustrating when you're going for a lovely walk around your garden and you see the neighbour's cat has done its business in your roses. But it's almost impossible to keep cats away from certain areas. Gardeners might want to be particularly careful to avoid cats pooing in their veg patch as cat faeces contains bacteria and parasites which can be harmful to humans.

Fortunately, there are ways to deter cats from your gardens. Robert Collins at Myjobquote.co.uk, the UK's leading trades matching site, has shared with the Express his top tips to keep cats from pooing in your garden. One way to keep cats at bay is through automatic water sprayers are "great repellents against cats and foxes", according to Robert. "These devices are safe and effective at deterring animals from your garden. They gently spray out bursts of water every few seconds in the general direction of the intruder.

"Cats and foxes are not fans of water, so this method will usually deter them after the first spray. Simply connect the sprayer to your garden hose and turn it on. Then, just leave it running. It won't spray any water until the sensor recognises an intruder. This means that you can avoid wasting water."

Robert also recommended an ultrasonic deterrent. These devices emit a loud sound at a high frequency that humans can't hear. There are different types of ultrasonic pest repellents but the best ones feature infrared sensors which detect motion and will activate when something enters the garden. Some modern versions of the device also detect the animal's body heat signature to prevent the battery from running out too quickly.

It's also worth checking the perimeter of the garden and filling in any gaps where intruders might enter. Cats are brilliant climbers and will often enter gardens by scaling fences. Prevent this by placing some plastic roll-up fencing on top of the existing fence. If the fence is a bit old and battered, consider replacing it with a new, sturdier fence which will help keep the pests away.

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Many Gardening UK Facebook users recommended the peel of citrus fruits, as cats "don't like the smell" and it won't "harm or bother them at all." A cheap solution as oranges cost as little as 19p, gardening enthusiasts raved about the results.

"I use oranges and orange peels, they are fantastic! I'm a cat owner and we've had to do that on occasions to stop the cat going for the corner of the wall etc. They simply won't go near it as they don't like the smell. Not that any of these suggestions are cruel, but they'll take one sniff at orange peels and walk off. Won't harm them or bother them at all."

How do you keep cats out of your garden?

Bryony Gooch