I still haven't completely solved my cat problems. However, what seems to work best for me is the SHAKE AWAY natural predator scent repellent,  SCARECROW motion-detector sprinkler and the ELECTRIC FENCE around the pond.

The Shake Away does work (it uses the urine of a natural predator) but can be expensive and rain will wash it away quickly. It works best if you can shelter it (maybe put it in an open coffee can turned on its side so that it doesn't get wet.)  And it's too expensive to use over a large area. So  it may be good for keeping cats out of your garage or shed or from under your back porch.

The high-pitched motion-detector device doesn't really work more than a couple of times before the cats get used to it. Plus, the batteries are always dying.

So, if your situation allows for a Haveahart electric fence (you don't want your own pets or any children to be able to come into contact with it, and of course you'll want to make sure there are no code restrictions against them if you live in the city, and you'll want to put up warning signs nearby) then for about $80, you can protect a large area of your yard from cats, racoons, and other pests.

Please share what's working for you here at the blog.

Thanks,

MJ



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Over a week ago I put in the motion-activated device which emits a high-pitched sound (higher than we humans can hear) which is supposed to deter cats. First, it startles them when they set off the motion-detector (which also uses their body heat to sense them.)   I was pretty skeptical that this would work but I haven't seen the particular nuisance cat near my pond since I put up the device.  It's green and fits right in with the ivy around the pond. 

I chose this device over the Scarecrow motion-activated water sprinkler cat-deterrent because I wanted something I could use all year round. Plus, I didn't want to risk leaving the hose turned on all the time because it leaks very slightly at the faucet. That would have been a waste of water until I get the faucet fixed. 

Will keep you posted on how well it seems to be working.   M.J.
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Help all of us who have this problem with unwanted, uninvited cats in our yards.

Tell us what's working (and what's NOT working) for you.  Thanks for sharing.   MJ

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