Karlsten Cat Repellent Anti Fouling spray , Natural Humane Cat Deterrent Citronella 500 ML

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We look at how effective citronella oil is as a cat repellent and give you some ideas of how you can use it to keep unwanted kitties away from your property. Do cats like citronella? If you’ve taken away the most obvious food source and you’re still having an issue with cats in your garden, this is when you may need to up the ante. Humane repellents are a great solution, deterring the animal without harming them. Because it has a clean, fresh scent similar to lemon or lemongrass, citronella is a common ingredient in soaps, candles, incense, perfumes and cosmetics. You can naturally deodorize your home, dishwasher, refrigerator and laundry machine by diffusing citronella essential oil or running a cycle of your household appliances with a few drops of included. 6. Kitchen Cleaner These cat scarers have bright marble eyes that’ll scare off cats, rodents, birds, rabbits, squirrels and more. Of course, it may not be 100% effective, as some visitors may get used to them. However, as a humane form of pest control, they are a good option. They’re also easy to move around, which is a tactic that can help keep cats on their toes.

If you find yourself in need of cat repellent, cat behaviorist Mieshelle Nagelschneider of The Cat Behavior Clinic strongly advises selecting a product in accordance with the pet training principal of "LIMA," an acronym meaning "Least Invasive and Minimally Aversive." You and your cat can encounter the citronella plant and citronella products containing citronella essential oil. How do you know which product is safe for your kitty and which is not?

There are a few different ways to humanely repel cats. These include ultrasonic cat repellents, LED lights, specific scents, unpleasant surfaces and chemical repellents. You’ll find more information on these below. Consider how much space you’re trying to protect and whether you’ll need to treat the area just once, daily or weekly. Are you trying to keep feral cats from using your flowerbed as a litter box or just trying to keep your tenacious kitty off your grandmother’s antique chair? Some cat repellents are designed to cover small areas—a few feet, at most—while others can cover up to 3,000 square feet or more. Some can be applied just once (thoroughly) while others require multiple, consistent applications to truly break the habit. For treating small areas in the garden, consider this Defenders Pepper Dust. It prevents digging and fouling and can be used in front gardens, on lawns or on flower beds.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways to deter cats from frequenting your garden. Plus, many cat repellers will also help deter other unwanted visitors, including foxes and rodents. So, are DIY citronella sprays or store-bought citronella mists safe for cats? It would be best to be careful when using citronella sprays around your cat. Even though you’re not using the spray with citronella oil in high concentrations, I recommend you not to use it around your cat. Karlsten Anti fouling cat repellent spray natural Citronella formulation to stop cats entering your garden and Fouling your lawnAll essential oils, including citronella, are toxic to cats. They’re rapidly absorbed by the cat’s skin or orally. The problem then is that cats cannot metabolize and break down the essential oils.