How to keep a cat away. - bonsaiTALK Community

5-Feb-2008	#11
choss_monkey drools on trees Join Date: Nov-2005 Location: Dallas (was seattle.. korea) Country: los estados USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: hot 9 Posts: 37	maybe you could place a more inviting plant nearby, and if than doesn't work try a very weak electric fence, the weak ones aren't that bad. I used to bump into mine regularly, but test it yourself first before you use it on a small animal.

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5-Feb-2008

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Originally Posted by bonhe

Hi all,
Does anyone have a problem with a cat in your backyard? I know that cat's urine can kill your precious bonsai in no time. Recently I found some of cat's feces in mine. I used the Black pepper powder ;-) (white pepper more expensive anyway) to sprinkle in the area. Since then I didn't see any evidence of cat's invasion in my yard. But I think it's just temporary and I'm looking for a better way to control the cat. Any input is appreciated. Bonhe

I use a general purpose pet/animal deterrent called Granny Smith's Bitter Apple Extract. You can find it in most pet supply stores. It's in a little white pump bottle with a green and yellow label, usually near the other save-the-furniture products. It's completely biodegradable and natural. I wouldn't spray it directly ON my trees though, just around them.

It fades within a week or so though, so you need to reapply pretty regularly. While cats and dogs hate the stuff, you'll have to jam your nose right into it to in order to smell it yourself.

Hope that helps.

5-Feb-2008	#13
greerhw Nap time for us three Join Date: Apr-2003 Location: Oklahoma City AHS Heat Zone: HELL+ Posts: 829	As Ralphie would say " my trusty Red Ryder does the job" Harry __________________ Real men don't wear aprons !

5-Feb-2008

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I'm sooooo sorry...but, I couldn't resist!

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Dale

P.S. also, 3 JRT's will help!

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5-Feb-2008	#15
lagunamadre bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Jul-2007 Location: South Padre Island, Texas Country: USA AHS Heat Zone: very Posts: 361	You might try Smith and Wesson. Just kidding! Larry

5-Feb-2008	#16
Vonsgardens Professional Amateur Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Arkansas Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: Hot Posts: 2,337	Rottweiler. Not kidding. __________________ "Wiring is simple; However, it is not easy to do it right" Boon

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5-Feb-2008	#18
Vonsgardens Professional Amateur Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Arkansas Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: Hot Posts: 2,337	Also, quit using kitty litter as substrate- what do you expect the poor cat to do when it finds a toilet in view? John __________________ "Wiring is simple; However, it is not easy to do it right" Boon

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Also, quit using kitty litter as substrate- what do you expect the poor cat to do when it finds a toilet in view? John

LOL So true John!
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