Prometheus

Please be careful with chili powder. Make sure whatever you put there it's not too hot (avoid cayenne). Cats get it on their paws, then when grooming can get it into their eyes (they'll scratch their eyes out as a result). I have two cats, yet they leave the indoor stuff alone. I used coffee grounds in my raised beds this spring, and that worked pretty well. I just covered the area they had been using and they stopped right away. From what I've read that may be a bad thing for the nanners though.
I added a couple of yards a beautiful compost to my garden this fall and the cats pretty much lived in it. I had some dusty, dusty kitties for a week or two.

sandy0225

When we wanted to keep cats out of pots at Mom's house, we'd always cut off sections of briars. Like thorny rose, or blackberry, etc. Cut them into the lengths so they'll lay on top of the soil in the pots. It won't really hurt your cat because after they get in there once, they'll stay away from them, as long as the thorns are there. But be sure to cut enough to have them laying real close together. It lasts a long time.
Everyone in her neighborhood had cats running loose and they can make quite a mess if you let them.

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Darkman

Geez I wouldn't think cats are that stupid with their keen sense of smell! I would think they might would lick the cayenne off (What's their option?) but not rub it obliviously into their eyes.

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tastyratz

They wouldnt know any better, and wont have access to things like napkins or a place to wash them with soapy water.

I dont think hot pepper is wise for safety of the animal. I have heard moth balls work. Thorny bramble is another good idea too.
Any strong scent should deter cats. Garlic, citrus, ,etc. If you don't smell it then it's not enough to overpower them.

Darkman

I'm not sure their systems work the same as ours! I suppose and realize that anything biological can be overwhelmed and injured by certain potent compounds i.e. pepper spray. However I have lived with cats and dogs for the last 45 years. All of my cats and dogs love Buffalo Chicken Wings and I make them hot. No I do not allow them to eat the bone but they absolutely love the knuckles and bone ends. After eating they (cats) will clean their faces and I have never noticed anything other than pure bliss. I'm sure if you have ever made the mistake of rubbing your eyes while eating wings you'll know that it can be quite painful. IMHO their tolerance must be different than ours. I doubt the pepper products will keep cats out and it would have to be replenished frequently. It would probably be good for the soil. A physical barrier will work best. Perhaps larger cedar chunks which will also impart some insect repulsion qualities.


Too bad the Banana cannot assimilate the capsicum. Wouldn't a Serrano or Anaheim Banana be cool!

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