How Do You Keep Stray Cats From Spraying A Yard?
Cats spray to mark their territory. The small amount of urine in cat spray has a pungent smell that’s especially obnoxious in warm weather. So what should you do if stray cats mark your home as part of their territory? The best way to get cats to stop spraying is to get them spayed or neutered, which also keeps the cats from yowling all night and prevents unwanted kittens. If you can’t capture the cat and take it to an animal shelter for neutering, try these other ways to keep stray cats away from your house and garden. Step 1 Find where the cats are spraying, and spread a few pinecones around the area. Prickly pinecones like ponderosa are the most effective. If the cats are spraying in your garden, lay down some course bark around the area. Cats prefer soft places to walk around and dig, so the pinecones and bark will make it an uncomfortable place for them. Step 2 Fill some ribbed water bottles with water and set them around the area where the cats spray. The motion of the light refr
