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A cat deterrent is a mechanism or device used to discourage cats from entering an area, or to encourage them to leave if they do enter. Cat deterrents are most commonly used by gardeners, in order to prevent damage to their gardens or avoid acquiring unwanted cat faeces; people with an interest in observing garden birds also use cat deterrents. Trinomial name Felis silvestris catus (Linnaeus, 1758) The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) is a small carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. ...
A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. ...
Orders Many - see section below. ...
Cat deterrents include:
Binomial name Panthera leo (Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms Felis leo (Linnaeus, 1758) The lion (Panthera Leo) is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. ...
In 1995, a group of students, faculty and alumni from Oklahoma State University traveled to the University of Florida to witness its annual pep rally known as the “Gator Growl. ...
Species & major hybrids Species Citrus maxima- Pomelo Citrus medica- Citron Citrus reticulata- Mandarin & Tangerine Major hybrids Citrus × sinensis- Sweet Orange Citrus × aurantium- Bitter Orange Citrus × paradisi- Grapefruit Citrus × limon- Lemon Citrus × latifolia- Persian lime Citrus × aurantifolia- Key lime See also main text for other hybrids Citrus is a common term...
Electric fencing is a type of fence that uses high-voltage electricity to prevent passage of humans and other animals. ...
Lion Dung Lion Dung has been reported to be an effective method of deterring cats, and has received support from the British organisation Cats Protection. Research reported by the BBC [1] found that it was not terribly effective however. Cats Protection, formerly the Cats Protection League, is a UK charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray or homeless cats. ...
it smells of lion shit, and would deter most things
Citrus deterrents Cats dislike the smell of citrus, and citrus-based products are used by some as a deterrent.
Ultrasonic device Ultrasonic devices (inaudible to humans) are a popular method of deterring cats. The RSPB, on the basis of a trial involving 150 volunteers, has endorsed a commercial product called "CatWATCH" RSPB research on electronic cat deterrents The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is Europes largest wildlife conservation charity. ...
Electric fencing A design for an electric fence for deterring cats can be found here. A variety of commercially produced electric fences are also available, with voltages low enough to deter but not cause harm to cats. Care must be taken with the strength of electric current used; one Cumbria pensioner received a fine for setting up a system based on a 12v battery [2] [3]. Cumbria is a county in the North West region of England. ...
Cats Protection describe the use of electric fences as "barbaric" on their website, though they do not give any evidence to support this view. Cats Protection, formerly the Cats Protection League, is a UK charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray or homeless cats. ...
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