I have got 2 sonic scarers, one in the front garden and one in the back. They can be set to "talk " to each other, but I find that eats battery power. I can't hear them. They flash a white light 3times as well as making the sound. I have found that you have to move them around as the cats learn where they can be triggered and where they can take a safe route.
We bought the ones recommended on the RSPB site, more expensive, about £50 each but seem to work most of the time. Battery operated and they only flash red when movement activated - which is me most of the time. It's recommended to turn them off if you are in the vicinity to save on the battery and to move them around as Pauline says. I'd like them even more if they deterred squirrels as well!
You're more organised than me @Bee witched. I often forget about the ones in the front garden, and I've just recharged those in the last couple of days. Two more piles, so they were needing done. I know which cat is doing it. It's not neutered and belongs to a family that are just as inconsiderate about their pets' behaviour as they were with their children's behaviour. The problem is @msg1957 - why should you have to stand guard over your property when the owners [ironically] don't give a sh*t?
If you know who it belongs to, bag it up and leave it on their doorstep with a note saying 'I'm just returning something your pet left on my drive' . You never know...they might get the hint.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hello and thanks to all. The new info, info sharing is building a good picture of the sonic devices. How long does a battery lasts, approximately using good quality batteries, please?
In the days of the CCTV and now Ring/etc/etc, its too much of a risk. Years ago I would have left it in front of their door just like the cat does at time. Cheers and more experiences re sonic devices and what you may think will do the trick
When I had mine " talking" to each other ì was recharging the batteries about twice a week, now that I have turned that off I only need to charge them every 2 or 3 months. They flash red when the batteries are low.
I’ve never met a cat that’s really scared of a dog … but they’ll run off if chased, then stand on the wall and swear at them. A dog that doesn’t chase is no deterrent.
On the other hand I’ve known dogs that are very wary of cats … our ginger ex-tom slashed our mild-mannered lab across the face because he was asleep in the cat’s usual place in front of the log burner 🙁
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have a cat and she's an indoor cat, unless I take her out on her lead. She loves it. People give us funny looks but there we are - no poo on our neighbour's lawn and no dead birds.
On a serious note, cat poo is a genuine health hazard and should not be dealt with by anyone pregnant - sorry if you already know this, but just in case!
I've not used it myself but have a friend who tried those lion poo pellets. Perhaps if the cat has got a bit territorial over 'his' toilet area, some lion poo might help convince him it's not his after all? It's called 'Silent Roar' and is basically pellets soaked in 'real essence of lion dung' ( ). It came out top in some cat deterrent trials in 2000 apparently (which is a long time ago I know...) but if it doesn't work, you can tip it into your flowerbeds as fertiliser. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Roar-Lion-Manure-Repellant/dp/B0002B7OT2
The batteries last depending on how often something triggers them, so it's not possible to be accurate. The ones which come with the device I use are rechargeable, so you don't need to bother about them in summer. As @Bee witched said earlier, in winter it would be good to set a regular time for doing them in the house - she does them every fortnight.
For every person who says the lion poo works, you'll find umpteen who say don't bother.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mine have still got the original rechargeable batteries they came with. I just charge them up indoors for a couple of hours which is easy enough to do.
I agree that the lion poo could be a bit of a gimmick.
Bee x
Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
My comments re "dog cutout" and in hindsight, lol - true that cars stand their ground with dogs and only run as a last resort
The rechargeable ones - so for being ultra thick - can you post the link as I'm confused as the ones i have seen are not rechargeable.
Re "lion pellet" - was tempted, but we have a large block paving drive and reading the comments here and Google, thanks but may try the sonic stuff along with sprays
This is really helping me build up a picture of what to try and which model of sonic gadget
More helps always good and will help others that may rad over the months and years
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I know which cat is doing it. It's not neutered and belongs to a family that are just as inconsiderate about their pets' behaviour as they were with their children's behaviour.
The problem is @msg1957 - why should you have to stand guard over your property when the owners [ironically] don't give a sh*t?
If you know who it belongs to, bag it up and leave it on their doorstep with a note saying 'I'm just returning something your pet left on my drive' . You never know...they might get the hint.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How long does a battery lasts, approximately using good quality batteries, please?
@Fairygirl
In the days of the CCTV and now Ring/etc/etc, its too much of a risk. Years ago I would have left it in front of their door just like the cat does at time.
Cheers and more experiences re sonic devices and what you may think will do the trick
Would a cardboard cutout of a dog deter them?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have a cat and she's an indoor cat, unless I take her out on her lead. She loves it. People give us funny looks but there we are - no poo on our neighbour's lawn and no dead birds.
On a serious note, cat poo is a genuine health hazard and should not be dealt with by anyone pregnant - sorry if you already know this, but just in case!
I've not used it myself but have a friend who tried those lion poo pellets. Perhaps if the cat has got a bit territorial over 'his' toilet area, some lion poo might help convince him it's not his after all? It's called 'Silent Roar' and is basically pellets soaked in 'real essence of lion dung' (
For every person who says the lion poo works, you'll find umpteen who say don't bother.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I just charge them up indoors for a couple of hours which is easy enough to do.
I agree that the lion poo could be a bit of a gimmick.
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
My comments re "dog cutout" and in hindsight, lol - true that cars stand their ground with dogs and only run as a last resort
The rechargeable ones - so for being ultra thick - can you post the link as I'm confused as the ones i have seen are not rechargeable.
Re "lion pellet" - was tempted, but we have a large block paving drive and reading the comments here and Google, thanks but may try the sonic stuff along with sprays
This is really helping me build up a picture of what to try and which model of sonic gadget
More helps always good and will help others that may rad over the months and years