Remove food sources, including pet food, bird seed, and uncovered trash
Keep garbage cans tightly sealed
Clean up fallen fruit, compost, and other attractants
Block access to hiding spots under decks, porches, and sheds
Install motion-activated sprinklers
Use motion-activated lights or noise deterrents
Place physical barriers such as fencing or garden netting
Cover soil with rough mulch, pine cones, or gravel
Use cat-safe deterrent sprays or commercial repellents
Plant strong-smelling herbs or plants cats tend to avoid
Keep sandboxes covered when not in use
Secure outdoor feeding areas for pets
Ask neighbors to keep their cats indoors or supervised
Contact local animal control or a humane trap-neuter-return group if the cats are stray or feral