The Big Cheese Cat and Dog Pepper Dust – 300 g, Natural and 100 Percent Biodegradable Cat and Dog Deterrent for the Protection of Patio and Garden Areas

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These spikes won’t work too well on a larger scale – since sneaky cats will just bypass your defences – so try to put the spikes you do have around specific target areas you want to protect, like a plant or grass area, or use them in conjunction with another cat repellent.

One sniff for humans is enough to induce a sneezing fit let alone for cats whose sense of smell is 14x more sensitive than ours. Other types of kitty deterrents such as orange or lemon peels scattered around your garden and pine-cone mulch may be more effective than cayenne pepper and won't harm any neighborhood felines. So, if you’re fed up of cats causing chaos outside, take a look at the following tips to help you find the best cat repellent for your garden. Instead, cats will simply wander through the garden and sniff the citrus peels, decide they don’t like the smell and move to another area of the garden.

Best suited to flower beds and vegetable gardens, these plastic strips are easy to install: just lay them along the desired area and lightly cover with soil. It is also popularly known by its other names, such as bird’s eye pepper, Guinea spice, and simply chili. If your cat reacts negatively to a banana pepper, you’ll notice drooling, vomiting, lethargy, or diarrhea . Bell peppers contain lutein and zeaxanthin which a study has shown to improve visual performance in humans. Haven't tried it yet, but the solutions might be helpful, especially because they are harmless to the environment.

However, if applied excessively, it’s worth keeping an eye on your plants to ensure they aren’t adversely affected. These common spices are actually toxic to cats and can cause a variety of health problems if ingested.Pepper, like any other ground spice, can be easily washed away by rain or blown away by strong winds, reducing its potency as a deterrent. Fletcher is a valuable part of the BestForPets team, where she contributes to their aim of providing pets and their owners with the finest possible treatment and services. I believe the most effective way of keeping cats off your property is to keep food out of your yard. Observing the cats’ reactions and adjusting your approach as necessary is crucial, as each cat may respond differently.