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biscuitqueen 02-08-2011 08:43 PM

you can also use live mouse traps---the sticky kind

JUNEC 02-09-2011 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by ghostrider
Moth balls are toxic. Other solutions include the following:

Mix the following together and sprinkle where ever you wish to repel cats. Reapply after rain.
2 parts cayenne pepper
3 parts dry mustard
5 parts flour

Any citrus peel on top of the soil will repel cats. Things that keep them from digging such as pine cones, aluminum foil, screen, stones, etc will also keep them from going potty in your pots. ;)

I agree about moth balls being toxic - I work for a man once that threw them out in a dropped ceiling to get rid of birds - he almost put my in the hospital.

iltoaz 02-09-2011 10:26 AM

I don't have a problem with flower pots - thank goodness BUT the neighbor's cats (yes, there are several cats) seem to like my veggie garden. Not a nice thought. And ya know, I even walked over, real neighborly like and tried to make nice. The door was closed in my face. I was the good neighbor and just walked away. Why is it, that some folks can't take care of their animals AND don't give me that story about cats are like wild animals. Just take care of what belongs to you. Thanks to all for letting me vent!!!

RugosaB 02-09-2011 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgie Harriott
Neighbors cats use my flower pots for their bathroom. What can I put in them so they won"t go in my flower pots? I tried black pepper but that didn't work. Any more suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Georgie

I have no suggestions, but do advise not getting a basenji or a comfortable pot (it also does no good to rely on the other dogs to alert anyone to what has occurred):

there used to be flowers in this pot
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scarlet14 02-09-2011 11:34 AM

try vinegar---cats hate it

Caroltee 02-09-2011 11:40 AM

Black pepper will do the trick.... Only takes once and they find a new potty place.

kyleewonder 02-12-2011 07:53 AM

The ones I feed outside are not mine they are the neighbors cats, but because they mouse I feed them, also they arent skinny anymore

drgranny 02-12-2011 04:15 PM

My daughter puts plastic forks in hers with the tines sticking up.


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