We have various bits of garden furniture and this is the kind of furniture that can be left out. Our neighbour has a male neutered cat that sprays literally everything, including our conservatory and now the garden furniture.
What can we do to stop this happening? Is there a way to stop cats marking their territory or put them off?
We don't want to harm the cat in any way.
The most effective method is a sprinkler linked to a movement detector which turns on when it detects movement in the area, and stops when movement ceases. There are several available at various prices (Amazon has a range) and they're sold as motion detector sprinklers. Link below is to Amazon in the UK
It sounds as if the cat next door is a tom, and likely it's un-neutered - if the owners ever get it neutered, you won't have so much of a problem. Although some male cats continue to spray after the surgery, the rank scent associated with it will be gone.
This works for me. You can put little plastic containers of cinnamon where the cats go. They don't like the smell. Make sure the containers are small and have tiny holes so the odor escapes. Change the cinnamon after 2-3 rains.
Containers should minimize spillage.
You can also take potted plants, sprinkle the dirt in them with cinnamon, and place those around the sprayed area.
