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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cayenne powder [/quote]

Has this actually worked for you? How much do you use per square foot and how long does it last? [/quote]

It has kept 20 years of our cats out of the house plants and patio containers. It doesn’t take much because after they lick their paws, they dislike it.[/quote]

[b]This seems like a good thing to try but I wonder if this cat, who seems particularly clueless, will be able to make the association between our garden and the icky taste on its paws when it grooms itself later on.[/b] I think spraying it with water would be a more immediate negative association. (I wouldn't spray it with something harmful. Even though I hate that the owners let their cat out to pee, poo, and kill birds in our backyard, it's not the cat's fault and I don't want to hurt it.)  Since I can't sit outside all day and wait for the cat to come visit I think the motion activated sprinkler might be just what we need. I will order one and report back. Thanks everyone![/quote]
Cats sniff the ground before starting digging. He will associate your garden with pepper real quick.[/quote]

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