Stopping cats from using bike as a den

[spiderman302]

Build a small wire fence around the bike.

Shields up.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FY6BNO6/ref=dp_sp_detail2?psc=1

 

[Jerseyst]

Re: Stopping cats fromusing bike as a den

I think a mouse trap could get stuck on a paw and even if it didn't cause permanent damage, it seems a little harsh.

Maybe just setting something heavy on the cover over the seat/tank would eliminate a resting spot.

Like a Doberman??

 

[Indian Express]

Mothballs....mouse trap....bb gun...by the time you get to option three they will get the hint!

 

[Chance]

Ok.. by dumb luck I came across this and it’s just what you need!

Motion Senor Sprinkler

 

[Jeff F]

[video=youtube_share;sJX5SYfWYGI]https://youtu.be/sJX5SYfWYGI[/video]

 

[paulcb]

Ok.. by dumb luck I came across this and it’s just what you need!

Motion Senor Sprinkler

Looks like a prop from Aliens

 

[Jeff F]

Ok.. by dumb luck I came across this and it’s just what you need!

Motion Senor Sprinkler

I actually have one of those for a Canada geese on the dock problem, at the cottage. Works like a charm, but don't forget to turn it off before walking out there.

 

[Chance]

I actually have one of those for a Canada geese on the dock problem, at the cottage. Works like a charm, but don't forget to turn it off before walking out there.

Lol! Made you duck?!?!

It sure would surprise those cats!

 

[ST Gui]

Re: Stopping cats fromusing bike as a den

I think a mouse trap could get stuck on a paw and even if it didn't cause permanent damage, it seems a little harsh.

I agree at least with the old style Victor-style traps. There are some all plastic traps that have far less trapping strength and would scare the cat as much if not more than hurt it.

Even the popsicle stick 'bombs' would probably train them to stay away.

 

[jamalc6996]

I use mothballs underneath my trailer and never had a problem with shrews or mice. They work great. Critters won't come anywhere near that smell.

 

[T_C]

Cats do not like the smell of citrus, most humans don't mind it. Lemons or oranges work well.

 

[ST Gui]

the smell of citrus, most humans don't mind it.

I love the smell of citrus in the morning. It smells like— breakfast

Along with bacon and eggs of course.

If that (citrus not bacon and eggs) doesn't work on the cats some small amounts of NH[SUB]3[/SUB] spread around the ground near the openings of the cover might do the trick.

 

[st11ray]

Here ya go.

https://www.amazon.com/PETPAWJOY-Electronic-Waterproof-Furniture-Repellent/dp/B017JYA0XQ

 

[Hueyf4i]

Re: Stopping cats fromusing bike as a den

I think a mouse trap could get stuck on a paw and even if it didn't cause permanent damage, it seems a little harsh.

Maybe just setting something heavy on the cover over the seat/tank would eliminate a resting spot.

I use a cover without my top case mounted(the side cases have more than enough storage for 95% of my riding) and there is still room for a cat. I found dirty paw marks on my seat one day after leaving my ST in my mom's carport for a couple of weeks. My solution was to cinch down the cover so the cat couldn't get back under the cover. I use a Dowco Guardian cover that uses a plastic snap with adjustable strap. I guess you could wrap a bungee or 2 around your cover to tighten it up if there is no attached way to tighten it. . And then your bike wouldn't retain the lovely smell of mothballs either A pump style bb/pelet gun should do the trick too, but if you have multiple offenders it could take a while until they each get their dose of deterrence.

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