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16-07-2006, 07:20 AM
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Hi
Like to ask about cats, not everyone’s favourite animal, but love them or hate them, I don't really want to hurt them
I have a problem at the moment with cats coming into our garden, and stalking the birds.
When I’m around I can normally chase them off, but this is not possible during the week while at work.
Sorry to say I missed one yesterday and it caught a bird, don't know how many more have suffered the same fate
I would like to know if these cat deterrent boxes are any good, anyone used or had experience of them.
There supposed to send a noise only audible to cats
C.J.Wildlife are selling them at £49 and recommended by the RSPB. they are supposed to protect up to 125 Sq metres, which is more than apply for the bird feeding stations
Do these things have to go on the ground or do you fit to the wall a bit like you security light.
Mick
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16-07-2006, 07:39 AM
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canonman .... I sympathise with you. I have to admit to being a lover of moggies, BUT, I'm choosing not to no longer own one owing to the vast and varied species of birds which now visit our garden.
I know of someone who uses two cat scarers, one is attached low down on the front wall of her bungalow, the other is hidden among the flower beds in her back garden. They appear to be extremely effective. The lady in question used to be regularly annoyed by an opportunist stray (we think) cat, who's sole purpose in life it appeared was to kill as many birds as possible. Although he is still spotted from time to time in the area, he no longer visits her garden, indeed, when he has been seen he's giving it as large a berth as possible while still attempting to "maintain" his daily route!
So, I would give cat scarers a big thumb's up! ...  |
18-07-2006, 11:55 AM
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canonman,
I'd have to agree with 2Foxy as we have an ultrasonic deterrant and it has reduced our cat problem significantly
I would shop around though, we picked ours up at our local garden centre for £40
It's best positioned at the height that the cats are as it has a spread beam rather than a scatter beam 
Gadgetier..... |
18-07-2006, 01:05 PM
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Hi
Thanks both for the reply, looks like i'll have to get one, fighting a losing battle at the moment
Mick
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18-07-2006, 01:27 PM
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My black Labrador does quite a good job as a cat deterrent
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18-07-2006, 02:00 PM
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Sneaking up on them with a hose-pipe is quite effective (my cat still loves me so it can't be that traumatic ). There's also a type if plant you can get that they absolutely *hate* 'Scaredy Cat' which you could put in places where you don't want the cats, like at your bird table.
Luckily Billy likes to carry them in for me to inspect alive, so we don't get too many casualties 
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18-07-2006, 02:31 PM
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According to the British Mammal Society household cats kill 200 million mammals and 60-80 million birds a year.
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18-07-2006, 02:31 PM
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My elderly Mum has installed one of the high frequency deterrents and assures me that she has seen little of the neighbourhood moggies since. Could be coincidence but hopefully it's because these things work. Mum probably bought hers through one of those little books you sometimes get in with your paper.
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18-07-2006, 03:21 PM
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Now my cats are gone we do not get many visits,a Tom started marking so I just marked over it, suprised the neighbours though!!
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18-07-2006, 03:27 PM
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Nightshade
I hope they didn't take pictures of you marking your territory.
Mick
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18-07-2006, 03:29 PM
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Hi Tink
If it works for you mum then it should work for me.
Let you know how i get on
Mick
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18-07-2006, 06:01 PM
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Trust you, Nightshade!! 
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18-07-2006, 06:53 PM
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18-07-2006, 09:08 PM
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I've used the 'scaredy cat' plant that Gaina suggested, it does seem to work but dies off in winter.
The other one I've used is the Curry plant, dont know the latin name though.
The ultra sonic ones are ok, but what do they do to other small mammals and bats! |
19-07-2006, 07:38 AM
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Hi Alan
That's one reason I asked the question.
They say in the advert the sound only affects cats, and it is recommended by the RSPB.
I assume it has been tested by them, but can't same I’ve seen any report on it.
Mick
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19-07-2006, 07:44 AM
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I've also used pellets that you can buy from garden centres. They smell like citrus fruits, which apparently cats don't like.
This was to stop them using borders as litter trays though so not sure if it will deter them from the garden altogether.
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19-07-2006, 07:47 AM
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The only noise I've detected from the ultrasonic thingy is when the batteries are running out - can be quite annoying, but you certainly know it's not working.
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19-07-2006, 12:40 PM
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My cat deterrants !  |
19-07-2006, 03:21 PM
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Hi Bodger
Now thats a cat deterrant, sorry to say can't have one, not fair to leave it alone all day
Mick
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19-07-2006, 04:02 PM
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My parents have an ultrasonic scarer-worked for a couple of months but the cats got wise to it and are no longer deterred. I've heard that Lion dung keeps them out, not sure how you'd get hold of it though... |
20-07-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Imaginos My parents have an ultrasonic scarer-worked for a couple of months but the cats got wise to it and are no longer deterred. I've heard that Lion dung keeps them out, not sure how you'd get hold of it though... | Did they replace the batteries?? Ours eats them about once a month and when they die the cats return  only to disperse again after refresing the batteries
Lion dung is becoming more available, I've seen it in Robert Dyas, but it didn't work for us Quote: |
Originally Posted by Alan The ultra sonic ones are ok, but what do they do to other small mammals and bats! | They only activate when a large enough object passes by, humans included , and only go for a short time so small mammals should be OK. There has been no reduction in bat activity where we live and no signs of them being mis-directed either.
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20-07-2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gadgetier Did they replace the batteries?? Ours eats them about once a month and when they die the cats return only to disperse again after refresing the batteries | It ran off the mains, no movement sensors it just goes on constantly so I suppose the cats got more used to it. | |
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