Remove all outdoor food sources, including pet food, trash, and fallen fruit
Secure garbage cans with tight-fitting lids
Clean grills, patios, and feeding areas regularly
Use motion-activated sprinklers or lights
Block access to shelters under decks, porches, and sheds
Seal openings in fences, crawlspaces, and outbuildings
Use humane deterrents such as citrus peels, commercial cat repellents, or rough ground cover
Keep birds, rodents, and other attractants under control
Ask neighbors not to feed stray cats
Contact local animal control or a humane society for trapping and removal options
Use humane live traps only if allowed by local laws and with proper guidance
Arrange spay/neuter and vaccination through a trap-neuter-return program if appropriate
Rehome friendly cats through rescue groups or shelters
Report injured, sick, or aggressive cats to animal control or a rescue organization