How to deter cats

[Forgetfulmog]

Following on from the previous thread about garden being one big toilet, we have the same problem with neighbours' cats (loads of cats in the neighbourhood). We no longer have cats & everyone else's cars appear to think they can just poo to their hearts content in ours! Previously it was more of an annoyance than an issue, but dd will be learning to toddle by this summer & I want her to be able to use the garden without picking up cat poo (the cats don't bury it).

We have a 20ft garden (live in a terraced house). Any ideas of effective cat deterrents that won't cause harm to the local cats? I am a cat lover but I can't be dealing with the poo issue!

Thanks

[Nigglenaggle]

My Nan grates soap over their preferred areas and thinks it deters them... worth a go as its harmless.

[Fluffycloudland77]

You have seen them do it though haven't you? Because uncovered poo sounds more like foxes than cats.

[Forgetfulmog]

No it's definately the cats as I have seen them do it. We used to have cats & they did the same thing.

[Forgetfulmog]

Bump

[Fluffycloudland77]

Super soaker. Please don't put chilli powder in the water though.

[Forgetfulmog]

Speaking from experience fluffy?

[Fluffycloudland77]

No, a colleague did it and I thought it was really mean. The cat won't make a connection.

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