Discouraging Strays From Coming In The Yard

[Pjg8r]

These two have started showing up in my backyard. Alex and Tyler are not very happy about this. Are there any suggestions for things I can do to discourage the two black kitties from coming up on my deck? They have been closer than this but I didn’t get a picture of them. They show up most evenings at dusk. I have no new neighbors. I don’t want to resort to trapping them and taking them to the shelter.

 

[Tobermory]

I hope you get some good strategies. I have a similar problem with a little tuxedo visitor. My three indoor cats get pretty upset (and the sudden shrieks of rage scare the heck out of me!).

 

[JT'w/3]

I purchased the motion sensor water sprayers on Amazon and they seem to be working for some of the critters that visit us at night. I didn't get the "scarecrow" brand because of the negative reviews instead I purchased the "Orbit Yard Enforcer" on Amazon (based on all the reviews). The jury is still out on whether or not this is something I'd recommend. Good Luck...

 

[abby2932]

You could try using these "cat scat garden mats". I don't know if they work but they look like mats with plastic spikes on them. I don't think it punctures kitty paws but probably makes them uncomfortable to walk on. If you put a few layers around your perimeter, might work: