Cats can get themselves into trouble by getting into off limits areas such as the garbage can or your garden. Whether you are dealing with your pet cat or stray cats outside, you will want to use a humane method to keep them away from certain places. Several cat repellent options exist, and at least one should help with your situation.

Cat Powder

Cat powders use the scent of a predator such as a coyote. Cats recognize the territoriality of animals, so they generally won’t venture into areas belonging to others. Most of the powders are nontoxic.

Sound Repellent

Sound repellents work by making a sound that is detectable by cat ears but not by humans.

Cat Scatmats

These are thin mats that can be placed on the floor, furniture, window sills or other forbidden places. Walking on the mat triggers a mild shock which will usually discourage cats from going there again.

Water Sprayer

This option is good for keeping stray cats away outside. It is connected to the garden hose and contains a motion sensor. Any movement will result in a blast of water to frighted the animals.

Liquid Repellent

Liquid repellent can be sprayed on any surface that cats tend to claw. The cat will ingest a terrible tasting substance and hopefully avoid that place in the future.

Air Repellent

Some repellents use a blast of air to keep cats away. Cats do not like the sensation and are scared to visit the area again.

Odor Neutralizer

Cats leave their scent behind when they visit places. The odor neutralizer gets rid of the feline’s scent so that he or she does not recognize the area or if used outside, to keep stray cats from visiting again.

Choose the cat repellent that seems to fit your situation best. If one does not work, try other options until you meet with success.