It doesn't matter if you're a cat lover or loather, you're well within your right to want to keep naughty neighbourhood felines from digging up your garden (or worse, pooping in your flowerbeds).
While some deterrents include laying down prickly pinecones, using chicken wire over bare dirt or scattering citrus peel, there might be a more efficient (but still ethical and RSPCA-approved) way to keep cats away. And the best part is, it does all the hard work for you.
Enlisting the help of a motion-activated sprinkler (which can also work with wayward foxes) means you have your very own automatic garden companion, guarding your lawn and flowerbeds in your absence – while giving your greenery a water at the same time.
Prices for these tend to start from around £29.99 – a reasonable sum for keeping your lawn and flowerbeds free from unwanted visitors this summer.
Easy to use, the repeller can be connected to a standard garden hose and then switched on. Don't worry about water wastage, it will only spray once a sensor is triggered.
PestBye Scare away cats with a motion-activated repeller
PestBye Scare away cats with a motion-activated repeller
Once triggered, it will fire 5-second bursts of water to keep your garden clear of pests and mess. Just be sure to drain your unit of water when not in use (particularly during freezing winter spells) to avoid damage.
Place not person
The key advantage of a water-spraying scarer is that the cat learns to associate the place, not the gardener, with an unpleasant but harmless surprise.
The RSPCA notes that if cats associate a person with the deterrent, they may simply return when that person is not there, which is why an automatic device can be more consistent.
More guides to keeping unwanted visitors at bay:
- Stop ants invading your patio this summer with an 85p spice rack staple
- Ward off wasps from your garden gatherings this summer with a £3 essential oil
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