A little off topic, though my old man had issues with squirrels eating at his wiring in his truck. They suggested using mothballs to keep them out of the engine bay. Though after he put the mothballs in the engine bay, he tossed the box into the cabin of the truck and let it sit there for months, until I came to visit. It was very unpleasant driving that thing around.
I love this site. I learn something new every time I visit. For example today I learn moths have balls and apparently one can buy them locally. Up until now, I never knew that. I'll bet those suckers are tiny.
Here's the deal. Someone jabbed someone about antifreeze. Did you know moth balls are toxic? Yup. So if the little feline decides to have taste, or perhaps the dog gets a hold of one it could be adios.
I would try planting herbs around your boat is it's a real concern and the cats are causing damage. You can use citronella, lavender, rosemary and garlic chives. Someone here mention the citronella...you can easily stick the waxed version in the boat and it should help. Also there is the electronic alternative. Pet stores carry devices that emit sounds that will scare off kitty.
Here's the deal. Someone jabbed someone about antifreeze. Did you know moth balls are toxic? Yup. So if the little feline decides to have taste, or perhaps the dog gets a hold of one it could be adios.
I would try planting herbs around your boat is it's a real concern and the cats are causing damage. You can use citronella, lavender, rosemary and garlic chives. Someone here mention the citronella...you can easily stick the waxed version in the boat and it should help. Also there is the electronic alternative. Pet stores carry devices that emit sounds that will scare off kitty.
Here's the deal. Someone jabbed someone about antifreeze. Did you know moth balls are toxic? Yup. So if the little feline decides to have taste, or perhaps the dog gets a hold of one it could be adios.
there is somewhat of a difference. cats, dogs, and kids are attracted to antifreeze. sweet smell and taste. Moth balls are supposed to have a repellant quality to them, and apparantly taste horrendously bad.
I had a cat/boat problem. I got one of those proximity alarm systems that screetches when it senses motion and flashes a small strobe. I put it under the boat cover in the cockpit facing the motorwell (where the cat entered). It was very effective.
There are also pads available that lightly shock an interloper.
there is somewhat of a difference. cats, dogs, and kids are attracted to antifreeze. sweet smell and taste. Moth balls are supposed to have a repellant quality to them, and apparantly taste horrendously bad.
Point taken but here's the thing. I have cats in my neighborhood (not in my boat) and while moth balls are an alternative, if I dropped a couple on the ground my personal garbage disposal Wiemaraner and Beagle would be all over them.I don't want to take the chance. I would rather go the electronic or herb route.
Hostage has a point about vampires, but if I recall correctly, cats and vampires don't get along with each other very well.
While we are on the cat thread, I thought I'd share this. Have you ever wondered if a cats' butt touches the counter top or table when it's up there? Here's how you find out.
Take a tube of your wife's lipstick and color the cats butt. Put the cat on the counter top. You may now check if the butt actually touches the counter top.
(Remember to replace the lipstick before your wife notices it missing.)
I let the cat sleep in my boat. I'd rather clean up the hair with a vacumm than deal with little critters making a home in the hard to get parts of the boat. I let the little killer do his job that's what I pay him for.
A note about moth balls toxicity: as few as 7 common moth balls will cause a long and horrible death in an adult. I would guess as little as two or three will do in a large dog. Kids die from eating moth balls on a regular basis, regardless of how bad they smell.
