How to get rid of Feral cats?

[NoHall]

Hang a sign in your yard that reads "Wanted: Feral Cats. Free Food! Come to Seaside!"

That's the problem with cats--reverse psychology doesn't work on them. They're like teenaged boys.

 

[ASH]

Check at a pet store for cat repellant. It does exist. I think one brand is Reppers or something like that.
Beachmouse is right about orange peels. Cayenne Pepper or pipe tobacco also works.

 

[InletBchDweller]

I have a BB handgun. I dont shoot the cats just scare them off. I also do this to scare the squirrels. So far it has worked.

 

[Teresa]

I never had a feral cat problem. I don't think they like me.
Would you care for me to visit your estate? I do an excellent howl.

get a dog. a big one. even my sweet gal Lulu would happily chase any cat away - maybe even kill it. don't know though - she's never caught one.

 

[scooterbug44]

Unfortunately I can't get a dog - I REALLY want one, but am honest about knowing that I don't have the room/time to care for it properly!

I'm not going to be one of those arses who gets a dog and doesn't take care of it properly! :angry:

 

[Jdarg]

Garden hose/sprinklers. Try a few nice blasts.

(Disclaimer: I have a cat and love cats. Feral cat populations are a serious problem, not a blessing.)

 

[wrobert]

Seems like I remember not to long ago that the State was going to round up a bunch around Seaside and exterminate them. A group jumped up and laid claim to correcting the problem through some sort of a catch and release program. Maybe you just need to let Alicia know you are going to 'do the right thing' and that some bunch will come take them away.

I also am a cat lover, although reluctantly. Evidenced by the seven I have that insist on sleeping in my bed at night. Thank goodness the Jack Russell is not afraid of cats, just watermelons.

 

[Jdarg]

Seems like I remember not to long ago that the State was going to round up a bunch around Seaside and exterminate them. A group jumped up and laid claim to correcting the problem through some sort of a catch and release program. Maybe you just need to let Alicia know you are going to 'do the right thing' and that some bunch will come take them away.

I also am a cat lover, although reluctantly. Evidenced by the seven I have that insist on sleeping in my bed at night. Thank goodness the Jack Russell is not afraid of cats, just watermelons.

Scooterbug, give the cats to WaltonGOP. He will never notice them!!

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Seems like I remember not to long ago that the State was going to round up a bunch around Seaside and exterminate them. A group jumped up and laid claim to correcting the problem through some sort of a catch and release program. Maybe you just need to let Alicia know you are going to 'do the right thing' and that some bunch will come take them away.

I also am a cat lover, although reluctantly. Evidenced by the seven I have that insist on sleeping in my bed at night. Thank goodness the Jack Russell is not afraid of cats, just watermelons.

My border collies would just try to herd them like sheep I am having issues with deer in town. I came home friday night to find three beautiful lady deer munching in my neighbors front yard on College Ave., two houses down from me. They are driving the dogs nuts.

 

[wrobert]

My border collies would just try to herd them like sheep I am having issues with deer in town. I came home friday night to find three beautiful lady deer munching in my neighbors front yard on College Ave., two houses down from me. They are driving the dogs nuts.

I remember years ago, in the middle of the day a deer took off through the middle of town, heading north on 8th st. Unfortunately never made it across Hwy 90. Then a few years ago I remember me and one of the police officers chasing three off the circle and back out into the woods at 4 in the morning to keep them from getting into traffic when people woke up. What a hoot.