Cats pulling apart bins

GM228

Is there anything I can put on/in my wheelie bins to stop the local cats pulling them apart constantly! Something effective but obviously harmless to cats!

GM228

looking_around

This might do? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Wheelie-Bin-Strap-or-Lock-Keep-lid-shut-in-the-wind-and-reduce-unwanted-rubbish-/281200328762

GM228

Was hoping for a spray or other type of deterrant as even with two blocks on the bins they still manage to bend up the ends of the lids and get in!

I'd imagine there would be even greater flexibility with a thin strap!

GM228

looking_around

use 2 straps? on either end/edge of the bin. if your bin is smelling strong enough to attract them that they're that bothered, no spray is gonna keep them away.

you could try covering the lid with double sided tape, nothing too strong, you just need it to be uncomfortable to them,

mymo

If you have two blocks on it and they are still getting in, are you sure it's not a fox?

I have family in London and they can't keep foxes out of the bins, so make a cage around it with trellis, hinge the front and put a bolt on it.

Irish Stones

GM228 wrote: »

Was hoping for a spray or other type of deterrant as even with two blocks on the bins they still manage to bend up the ends of the lids and get in!

I'd imagine there would be even greater flexibility with a thin strap!

GM228

Are you sure they are cats?
Could be dogs or foxes.

Nidgeweasel

GM228 wrote: »

Is there anything I can put on/in my wheelie bins to stop the local cats pulling them apart constantly! Something effective but obviously harmless to cats!

GM228

A dog.

GM228

Irish Stones wrote: »

Are you sure they are cats?
Could be dogs or foxes.

Definatley cats, have caught them a few times and they are very determined! Bins are no smellier than any other bin!

GM228

GM228

Nidgeweasel wrote: »

A dog.

Could get into trouble for that!

GM228

Pumpkinseeds

Are they pet cats or stray/ferals? If the latter they're probably desperate for food and it might be worth checking with any animal rescues in your area who could do a tnr to make sure the numbers don't increase.

GM228

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

Are they pet cats or stray/ferals? If the latter they're probably desperate for food and it might be worth checking with any animal rescues in your area who could do a tnr to make sure the numbers don't increase.

I think they are pets!

GM228

Graces7

Visions of cats getting strangled trying to get in through the lid.. Can you not just feed them?

GM228

Graces7 wrote: »

Visions of cats getting strangled trying to get in through the lid.. Can you not just feed them?

Or worse still being in the bin when the truck comes!

I fed cats before and found they got used to it and then hung around waiting for the next feed!

GM228