Hi quilliansw,
I've used Ropel Granules. It's all natural and works very
effectively. The first 2 links provide information on this product,
which can be purchased either online or at many Hardware or Home and
Garden Stores.
Ropel Dog & Cat Repellent
http://www.planetnatural.com/barriersrepellents.html
Finally, an all natural granular repellent to control unwanted dogs
and cats! Contains thymoil, peppermint oil, and white pepper. While
not unpleasant to humans, the smell is extremely repulsive to these
animals, and keeps them from messing on lawns, flower beds and
gardens. Treats up to 500 sq. ft. Reapply weekly or until problem
stops.
#051 52 oz. Ropel (5 lb) $13.95
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Dog, Cat and Bird Repellent
http://www.homeandofficebargains.com/Flowers.html
Your yard will be "critter free" with ROPEL! All natural granules
actually repel dogs, cats and birds! A breakthrough for saving your
prize flower garden, vegetable garden and bushes. Free your yard of
unsanitary droppings left by birds or the neighbor's dog. Ready-to-use
granules include the active ingredients thyme, peppermint and white
pepper to ward off animals without harmful chemicals. 3.25 lb.
Container features easy-carry handle. repellent granules animals dogs
cats birds wd123
Only $12.99
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Some very interesting suggestions at Garden in Harmony:
http://www.ghorganics.com/page6.html#CATS%20and%20DOGS
Cats and Dogs
1. Grind up grapefruit or lemon rind. Spread over the soil.
2. Use any thorny plant clippings like rose or raspberry canes to
spread on the soil.
3. Plant some catnip or catmint in an out of the way area to keep cats
away from other garden spaces.
4. There is a repellent sold at PetSmart called "Reppers" that quite a
few people have said is very effective against cats.
5. Make a tea from rue and spray the boundary. Cats hate rue. Try
planting rue here and there to repel them and to have some to make
your own sprays. Rue is a pretty perennial herb with blue, green
leaves and yellow flowers. It can cause contact dermatitis in some
people. Also try planting a thick groundcover like sedum acres, hardy
iceplant etc.
6. Maybe: Here's an interesting trick. Place mouse traps with the trap
side down on the soil. When they are disturbed they will pop into the
air and scare the intruder. The trap is already sprung when it jumps
so it won't hurt the cats.
7. Dogs and cats: Some folks have had success by sprinkling bloodmeal on the soil.
8. If you can get seeds from a sweet gum tree try using them as a barrier.
9. Spread pinecones around.
10. Sprinkle red pepper, cayenne pepper, or black pepper as a barrier
to deter cats, dogs, rabbits and squirrels. Also try spraying the
perimeter of the area with hot pepper spray. Must be repeated after a
rainfall.
11. Try spraying full strength lemon juice where they get in the garden.
12. Plant calendula (pot marigold) which repels dogs.
13. Sink some plastic bottles into the soil, filled with water in
several places in the garden. Dogs and cats supposedly respect fresh
water resources and will use other places to do their business.
14. Use chicken wire or plastic mesh disguised under some mulch in
garden beds. Cats can't dig so they won't (hopefully) poop.
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And lastly, Humane Nuisance Dog Pest Control
http://www.pestproducts.com/dog_control.htm
Stray dogs, wild dogs or dogs that are not kept in kennels or fenced
in yards are a problem for many people. Unwanted nuisance dogs
defecate on lawns, dig in gardens, frighten people and can be
dangerous to children and household pets.
We never advocate the use of any device or method that causes undue
pain or suffering to dogs. You will not find any kill traps, leg
traps, poisons or baits used in dog control on this web site. As
animal lovers, our goal is to help you safely and humanely rid your
property of nuisance wildlife, stray dogs.
Dogs that chew on objects can be domestic pets (even your own!) or
wild dogs. There are a few items that can be used to deter biting and
chewing of objects.
Ropel is one of the best taste deterrents on the market. This bitter
tasting substance can be used on most non-edible outdoor objects.
Do not use Ropel Spray on edible crops and do not use it indoors. For
edible crops, Dr. T's Liquid Repellent can be used to deter any animal
from biting, chewing or eating plants. Use this animal repellent on
fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, vegetables - any plant.
To repel dogs or cats from small areas such as flower beds, potted
plants, use De-Fence Granules.
An electronic scarecrow is a very effective and humane dog repeller
that is activated by heat and motion sensors. This scare tactic will
keep dogs and other unwanted wildlife from lawns, gardens or any
outdoor area you want to keep free from animals.
Stubborn wildlife problems often need a combination of animal
repellers to convince the pest that they are not wanted in the area.
Combining an electronic scarecrow with De-Fence granules is very
effective for keeping animals off of your personal property.
Live trapping is another very effective method that is often necessary
to rid your property of dangerous or nuisance stray dogs or coyotes.
A professional, humane live trap is needed for this job. A 36 inch
live animal trap can be used to capture cats, small dogs or wild
animals such as raccoons and skunks. Two other traps are available
for dogs: A Bobcat Trap is the correct size for capturing medium size
dogs; a Large Dog Trap is the most used for medium and large dogs and
coyotes. The Dog Trap is used by professional trappers, airports,
animal control agencies, ranchers, farmers and also by individuals
around their homes.
The best bait for trapping dogs is usually cheap, canned dog food.
Other items you can use are sardines, raw chicken or other foods that
are attractive to canines.
Once you have trapped the dog, consult with your local animal control
authorities for information on what to do with the animal. Simply
returning it to the wild helps no one and is also inhumane. An
unfamiliar dog might be frightened and therefore dangerous to handle.
You also cannot tell if the animal is rabid in most cases. Your
local, county or state authorities will be familiar with laws,
regulations and safety procedures on this subject.
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Tip:
I have a hint that worked for me when I was laying grass seed to
prevent birds from stealing the seeds... (just in case you're trying
to grow grass in the future). I took a portable radio out to the area
and turned it on to a 24 hour talk station. Not loud, but just enough
sound so the birds would think a human was around. Worked very
nicely!
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
