For Best Results:

Cats are territorial and are frequently attracted to another animal’s scent. Cats communicate by smell and mark their territory in a variety of ways. Cats are creatures of habit and get accustomed to “going” in the same area, especially if it’s their marked territory. Remove any food sources and secure your trash. Minimize outdoor odors. Seal off any areas where cats can find shelter. Remove any fecal matter before treating affected areas (wear gloves). To increase the odds of cat’s not returning you should clean up, deodorize, and disinfect the area cats are marking. You should use an enzymatic cleaner to fully eliminate the scent. Do not use another scent to cover the existing odor. You can then use Cat MACE to establish control and act as a deterrent.

Have alternative areas, scratch posts, or toys that cats are allowed to scratch and or roam in. Cats love to scratch and chew. The idea is to turn a bad habit into a good one, by designating the right area for that behavior. When re-training your cat praise them when positive behavior is shown to help create that new habit.

Guidelines:

Our Cat MACE granular repellent is the best choice to discourage cats from digging in garden beds or flower pots. The liquid concentrate is more for broadcast spraying to cover more area. With the concentrated sprays you can better control application frequency and strength. If anyone around is feeding cats, ask them to stop. The cat repellent may not work as well in repelling starving stray cats.

Cat Concerns:

Stray cats can bring with them a variety of harmful diseases such as feline leukemia, rabies, parvovirus, and feline HIV. Most cats are never vaccinated and travel in small groups, spreading diseases with ease. Not to mention the diseases caused by potential fleas, ticks, and worms they may be infested with. Cats are also known for marking their territory with urine which can kill plants leading to unsightly brown spots around your yard. Their urine can destroy appliances, generators, furniture, and siding, and lead to rust. Their excrement does not fertilize the soil and can be extremely toxic.

It is important to avoid encountering their poop, as it may transit a toxic Toxoplasma gondii parasite. This can be transferred to humans through vegetables and through direct contact. This is a serious health concern for pregnant women.