Cats are considered a nuisance if they roam, attack wildlife or create a disturbance in or around a property.
The following information has been provided to enable residents to deter unwanted cats on their property in a safe manner.
- Speak to your neighbours to try and resolve the issue
- Try spraying the cat with water. If the cat associates its visits with an unpleasant experience it is unlikely to return
- Use a loud sudden noise to startle the cat
- Use motion activated sprinklers or ultrasonic devices
- Motion sensors use infra-red to detect when an animal enters a defined territory
- Use of scent repellents can be a useful tool – naturally based products such as the Coleus Canina plant emits an odour that may deter cats.
Residents must be mindful that any action taken to deliberately injure or harm a cat is not acceptable and is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act.