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Posted by 915.0gt (Member # 9518) on :
 
so i put some fresh sod in my backyard and ever since then ive got animals using it as a bathroom, not only killing some spots of grass but piles of u know what in the middle my lawn is pissing me off since my cats are indoors and there should be no crap in my lawn.

what can i do to keep them away? i have auto light in the back yard already but thats not doing the trick, can i spread anything or spray anything on the grass?

the only thing i keep finding online is to keep the area clean which it already is.....

need some help!
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Im a big fan of perfectly groomed lawns but don't have your problem. Will be interesting to follow other peoples tricks!
 

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Posted by 90fox5.0 (Member # 9338) on :
 
Put a few bowls of food out mixed with anti-freeze and they will never bee back. Works great
 

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Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
What types of animals? There are different methods for different animals is what I have gathered.
 

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Posted by SVTGhoust (Member # 20) on :
 
invest in a BB gun. Have fun while deterring unwanted visitors.
 

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Posted by 707clone (Member # 10342) on :
 
ive heard that bleach in plastic bottles is one method. i guess thats what we see in peoples yards in those bottles.
 

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Posted by 915.0gt (Member # 9518) on :
 
Im assuming cats, raccoons, possums. My dad suggested amonia in a bowl. Something about the smell keeps them away but have yet to hear that one from anyone else
 

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Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
Found this online...

Citronella works best for cats as well as citrus scents (primarily towards cats), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil.

"Havahart's Cat Repellent" uses capsaicin pepper and oil of mustard as its active ingredients. It repels by both taste and odor, has a lemon scent.

Every animal responds differently to each of these. Some will not be phased by them and others will be quite revolting.
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
My in-laws put out a motion detected sprinkler in their back yard. Like a porch light, it detects motion and the sprinklers turn on for a minute or two. Seems to work for him!
 

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Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
I just watched the rookie. Use human hair!!
 

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Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
A trained dog...or like my crazy ex.dotcomer buddy who actually had a falcon as a pet in his backyard
 

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Posted by DeeSVT (Member # 6720) on :
 
There is a spray called pest be gone. They sell it at osh put that all around your lawn. Do it like once a week or every 2 you'll be ok.
 

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Posted by 915.0gt (Member # 9518) on :
 

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Originally posted by DeeSVT:
There is a spray called pest be gone. They sell it at osh put that all around your lawn. Do it like once a week or every 2 you'll be ok.

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Originally posted by Marks93:
My in-laws put out a motion detected sprinkler in their back yard. Like a porch light, it detects motion and the sprinklers turn on for a minute or two. Seems to work for him!

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