One for the pesties

[BLACKBOB 9]

Try a substance called Renardine, designed for the job,its a smelly substance,put it around perimeter of fence it should do trick.Anti freeze kills by destroying the kidneys,a nasty death for any animal,including your dogs and kids if they get to it,imo anyone who'd consider using it should'nt be allowed near animals

 

 

Cheers mate will look into that one as i may be able to place it around the tops of the boundry wall.

 

Agree with you on the antifreeze bit as well. Do my kids and dogs wonders that

 

 

Cheers bob

[BLACKBOB 9]

I no this sounds daft but it does work put a couple of bottles in the garden laid down, its some thing to do with not being recognisable you can but try if not try mouse traps the spring type

 

 

Hear,d of this one before it is to do with the reflection of the animal in the bottle, people used to use it to stop dogs pissing on their doorsteps. It does work but you need alot of bottles for that area and it will be very unsightly.

 

Cheers

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Used to have one myself, Bob. Basicly, they come in the form of a box on a ground spike. It's a loudspeaker, after all. Various sorts on the market, but ye likely get what ye pay for. I paid about £40 and it was a solid, steel boxed piece of kit.

 

They have a certain field of range and so can be directed onto the area ye wish. If I put mine on full power and all else was quiet, I could just make out a high pitched " Weeeeeeeeeee! " coming from it - though they advise ye not to put ye ear to the things. Bit like Wet Paint, isn't it?

 

Regards ye Dog? All I'm saying is don't sight it so it's emmitting straight into his kennel. I never personaly noticed any adverse reactions to any of my Dogs to the one I had.

 

Shame is, I took it from Portsmouth to Hull. Never had any use for it in Hull and then just left it in the shed when I came here. Probably went in the bin then? What a waste.

 

Oh; And Reynardine was banned and taken off the market a year or two ago. More brilliance from Brusells

[john b 38]

Come on Bob- try harder

 

A quick search on ebay for 'cat repel*' turns up a range of options; (here) chemical, natural and electronic, although I suspect ultrasonic devices they may upset your dog too.

 

I think once you're in and using the garden you'll find the problem reduces, especially if the dogs are around. One important point is to remove the shit that's there otherwise they will be attracted back regularly.

 

I don't think any more direct option is going to be appropriate.

[waz77 15]

Was it DS,bugger! Good stuff for stinking foxes out of bad places,a place near me had some last time i was there,i'll see if they still got it or if they binned it,i could'nt see a prob with it altho it was a bit like creosote and they banned that

[trappa 517]

I would be looking at a more "permanent" solution. its all well scaring the cat off, or putting smelly things round the garden but it doesnt get rid of the problem. I had a cat that used to jump on my aviary roof and scare my birds sh*tless. I dont anymore cos i got rid of the problem. If i hadnt, it would mean it would still be here causing grief and i would still be scaring it off. you dont need to be cruel to sort it, but imo sort it dont scare it.

[BLACKBOB 9]

Come on Bob- try harder

 

A quick search on ebay for 'cat repel*' turns up a range of options; (here) chemical, natural and electronic, although I suspect ultrasonic devices they may upset your dog too.

 

I think once you're in and using the garden you'll find the problem reduces, especially if the dogs are around. One important point is to remove the shit that's there otherwise they will be attracted back regularly.

 

I don't think any more direct option is going to be appropriate.

 

 

Thanks mate, its not a case of not trying its just there are many pest control guys on here (and some that do it as a living)

 

i just thought i would ask them for their expert opinion on this matter as i should imagine its quite common.

 

I know there are thousands of products out there, and obviously some are a complete waste of money in most cases.

so by asking for advice saver me trawling through the lot trying to find a solution, where as someone could have it at the tip of their fingures.

 

As for it decreasing when the garden is in use, which is quite obvious, most of this is being done at night as we,ve been working in the garden everyday 8-4 for the last two weeks.

 

Cheers bob

[Guest MOLLY]

Can you not tie the dog in a place he cannot dig, the deterant would still be there for the cats?

 

Another idea is a water sprinkler, turn it on everytime you see the cats in your garden, they will soon get sick of getting wet and keep away.

 

I found heavily planted borders stopped them from using the garden as a toilet, no good if you are wanting to keep borders sparse for annuals every year!

 

Sorry Bob, im grasping at straws for you now

 

Just dont put poison etc down, at the end of the day one of those cats may be someones beloved pet.

 

Frail, deaf, 16yrs and a real character. Has been part of my life for longer than anything else, even family. I'd hate to think of her dying that way.

 

 

If you think they may be feral cats there are charities who will trap them and remove them.

MOLL.

[Bountyman_90 0]

I can safely say i find it really gutwrenching tbf that people could so gladly speak of doing away with someones pets. Irrespective of whether their roaming or not. Not condoning moggy owners not taking more responsibility, but still.

Can't imagine this thread getting the same responses if it was to do with something similar in reverse happening to one of our dogs..

 

Citrus or curryplants are meant to deter cats, sonic devices also work..my weapon of choice? Supersoaker. Or a big neutered moggy tends to keep the ohers away.

[BLACKBOB 9]

Thanks Moll,

 

Theres no way il go down the poisoning route, not with my kids and animals about.

 

Gardening is not my thing and they only tend to shite beneath the shrubs anyway.

 

Tying the dog out wont work either because of the layout of the garden.

 

Think i need to look more at noise or smell deterants

 

 

Cheers bob

[jultaylor1972 2]

My partners mother is or should I say - was, having a similar problem. She bought a load of curry powder and chilli powder - sprinkled it all over the place and they have not been seen since!! I suppose its worth a try?? Good luck mind you.