How Do I Keep the Neighbor’s Cat Off My Outdoor Furniture?

Keeping the neighbor’s cat off of your outdoor furniture can be a challenge, especially if you have an open yard or garden area. Cats are naturally curious and love to explore their environment, so it is natural for them to jump up on furniture and investigate what is there. The best way to keep a neighbor’s cat off of your outdoor furniture is by using deterrents and barriers.

Deterrents

One way to deter cats from jumping on your outdoor furniture is by using a spray deterrent such as a water sprayer or citronella spray. You can also purchase motion activated sprinklers which will startle the cat when it approaches the area where the furniture is located. Additionally, you can use commercially available cat repellents, sprays, or granules which contain natural ingredients that cats find unpleasant such as citrus, lavender or eucalyptus oils.

Barriers

Another way to keep a neighbor’s cat off of your outdoor furniture is by creating physical barriers. This can be done by covering the furniture with plastic tarps or nets that are secured firmly in place.

You can also use chicken wire or mesh fencing around the perimeter of the area where the furniture is located. This will create an obstacle for cats trying to access the area and will help keep them away from the furniture itself.

Conclusion

Keeping a neighbor’s cat off of your outdoor furniture requires both deterrents and physical barriers. Deterrents such as water sprays, citronella sprays, motion activated sprinklers and commercially available repellents should be used in conjunction with physical barriers like plastic tarps, nets, chicken wire or mesh fencing in order to create an effective barrier that will keep cats away from your outdoor furniture. With a combination of these techniques you can ensure that your outdoor furniture stays free from feline visitors!

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Chris Powell