[kindachaotic]

Neighbors have lived here 3-4 yrs & have a cat. They do let it in when very cold, I'm guessing, as it has survived single digit winters.

I love animals & have 3 rescue dogs.
Only problem is it does bathroom business around & ON my house.

Went with natural deterrent of diluted lemon juice, sprayed it around everything cat urinates on. 'A lot of spraying'!!

Does anyone know of anything else that would help?

As just one ex I can't open my windows coz it pees on screens...
We've seen it in action.

Thanks for any responses.

[bluekoi]

Do you think it is an un-neutered male cat? Have you ever discussed this issue with your neighbors?

[kindachaotic]

It's a calico so, female?
They're very antisocial almost paranoid acting. Used to try and speak, wave hello, ect. but they always ignored.
So, no haven't approached them. Can't see it turning out well.
Just wondered if any better repellents that wouldn't harm cat.
Thanks for reply.

[Raindropvampire]

If you have the money to get sprinklers with motion sensors they work magic. A friend of mine got a splitter for his hose and then hooked up three sprinklers by where he didn't want the strays.

I don't know how well they repel but citronella, citrus, aloe, eucalyptus oil, and oil of wintergreen are all supposed to be smells cats don't like. Guess you could try experimenting with those.

[kindachaotic]

Good suggestions. Don't know cost of motion sprinklers.
Could be a problem in back yard coz my 3 rescues have a doggie door & they would set them off constantly. Ha!
idk probably a stupid thread.

[Raindropvampire]

Not stupid at all. Any pet that is not properly monitored and allowed to invade the neighbors' yards becomes a nuisance. You are at least trying to come up with humane ways to coexist. Most people would just call the pound and be done with it. to you for being nice.

[kindachaotic]

Thanks RDV. Guess we'll just keep spraying the lemon juice.
Hubs heard about grapefruit seed oil, might be more potent than lemon.
Probably our weekend project.

Don't mean to keep whining about this but smell has gotten into our house.
It loves our H&A unit, and a couple crawl space vents... and more. Ugh.

No I'd never call animal control. Around here they are mostly pts.

I feel for you.
I never understood double-standard laws when it comes to curbing and cleaning up...

My parents have this problem and they scatter mothballs around. Yes, it then smells like mothballs, but it's better than the alternative. It worked to keep the cats away for them.

Also, not that mothballs are toxic to cats if they ingest them. You could put some in bags with holes punched in or a jar with holes punched in the top.

There is also stuff you can buy in the pet shop that is specifically for this...

I hope this helps...

[kindachaotic]

Thanks! Also read to boil water & put in any kind of pepper, black, chili, ect. Let it sit till cool, then spray needed areas. Gonna def try this.
Only downfall with anything natural is you have re-do after every rain.
Rains here at least once a week...
Ahh, the things we do to keep peace with neighbors...

[catnip123]

maybe spray the areas with vinegar. that's supposed to get rid of the cat pee smell