Re: Cat repellant?

writserv@mi.net
Thu, 25 Jan 1996 06:48:51 -0400

>In a message dated 96-01-24 02:45:01 EST, you write:
>
>>Does anyone know of some sort of harmless substance
>>to spray on plants to keep cats from chewing on them?
>
>We've been kicking this idea around for a few years at the Wildlife Center.
> Rock and Roll which works for Racoons and 'Possums won't work with cats.
> Try some red hot chilly pepper and water in a blender, strain the results
>and spray on the plants, or around the plants. Black pepper straight might
>work too as a repellant and you wouldn't have to spray the plants with it.
>Becky

Black pepper, the oil from one garlic clove and a dash of tobasco to one
litre of water will put a cat's ears back. This should not have a strong
odour when sprayed. Add a cigarette butt infusion of nicotine and a drop of
liquid soap and you have a serious insecticide that will kill a cockroach.
Repeat mistings every 8 - 10 days for spider mites and whitefly to get the
hatchlings.

Remember, any actively trapping carnivorous plant smells to an animal of
rotting protien. A snack to a cat. A racoon will tear your entire plantings
apart (sob). :{(} (wiser but sadder guy with a beard)

Rand Nicholson (writserv@mi.net)
Canada