Cat poop in my garden what can I do to prevent it?

It must be one stupid cat - we don't have flower beds or anything, the cat is pooping on the actual grass with no attempt to bury it. It's infuriating, I have a young son (2) who plays in my garden and I'm worried about him touching it. I check it every day before he goes out and have to pick up the poop but how can I keep them away?





(I don't even have a cat I hate having to deal with their waste!!!)

Cat poop in my garden what can I do to prevent it?
If it were an issue of health %26amp; safety of my child and a cat - screw the cat !





Get a water pistol or pellet gun (non-lethal) and give it a couple of zaps everytime it enters the garden. But keep it handy and keep it up or it will start over again.
Reply:It may be hedgehog pooh.


Cats normally bury theirs.


Try sprinkling smashed up moth balls around the area.


Someone has already said about orange peelings.
Reply:Sure it's a cat and not a fox? cats wil usually bury it- a water pistol is a good plan if you catch the cat doing it then squirt it throroughly- won't harm it but will deter it from doing it again-


the law says you are not allowed to harm the animal so don't throw anything at it- you could try scoot- it's a gel which is supposed to deter cats, or an ultrasonic device (but my cats just ignore both of those) try putting something like a scare crow up for a bit, something which will make them think twice about your lawn.
Reply:Have cat stuffed and mounted? Nah, just kidding! Hee Hee Hee ~~~~~~ It probably is another animal. If you live in a place where the county or parish has animal control call them to help I.D. the critter. Then it will be easier to find a way to fix the problem.
Reply:put orange peel in your borders
Reply:get your own cat.





I had exactly the same problem til we got one, they are territorial and will keep other cats out but don't poop on their own patch, they go next door. Ours does also uses his litter tray but at least you don't get a nasty surprises!
Reply:put catnip in next doors gardens they will poo in theres
Reply:Putting pepper where they tend to go is supposed to deter them. It is meant to burn the backside of them so as to speak.
Reply:Get a dog to chase the buggers away!!!





Honestly works wonders as my dog keeps away any cats as they can smell her and she can bark and run like mad!!
Reply:They make products just for that. Should be able to find it at any pet store. Or, you could slice up some lemons or oranges and scatter them in your garden. Cats don't like the smell of citrus and will avoid it if possible.
Reply:Go here:





http://www.gardeners.com/Safe+Cat+Deterr...
Reply:Chili or cajun pepper, won't harm plants and keeps away all unwanted critters!
Reply:a sling shot or a 2 x 4! I caught one pooping on my front lawn the other day after i put a new mulch.
Reply:Move to a high rise flat.
Reply:a half full bottle of water, dont know how it works but many people i know use it as a cat deterant

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