Cat Repellent Outdoor & Indoor, Cat Deterrent Outdoor Indoor, Natural Grapefruit Oil Keep Cats Out of Yard Permanently, Keep Cats Away from Garden, Furniture, and More, 10 PCS (Pack of 1)

This cat repellent works very well. Easy to put out and they keep cats away. Great and safe to place in the yard, porch, flower beds. 10 out of 10

Definitely repels the cats, though its smell is a bit overwhelming, to be honest. As with many, I find it smells like some very ripe grapefruit!I have put one in the pantry, though, in hopes it will keep away all manner of cat and critter - the cats have stopped nosing around in there, anyway! One will also go under the spare bedroom beds - no kitties there for a change; they can make such a mess of things under there.I’ve put the remainder of those I am not currently using into two ziplock bags to help preserve them - and to limit the extra odor. Will be placing them in the garage, rather than storing them inside.So, yes, they work - quite well. But, some may find the smell overwhelming or off-putting.

I haven't been plagued with the cats on my porch anymore since I got these deterent balls to keep cats away

The cats lay right next to them . They are worthless

These work good and actually keep cats and even small rodents from the yard.

These did not work for us, despite being placed strategically around the area where we wanted to keep out free-roaming, outdoor cats.I have an indoor cat of my own, and although she doesn’t necessarily care for the smell, she isn’t repulsed or driven away by it, and will remain in relatively close proximity without seeming bothered.I gave it two stars for the design, and the scent, which I happen to enjoy, but it wasn’t an effective deterrent for our needs.

We are a multi-cat household. Every cat person with a heart knows, that there is always one or two cats who start a urine-tagging war.In our case this urine battle has developed into a straight-out habit where one cat simply likes to do his business on a covered arm-chair and we just change out the pet upholstery cover daily. Floors need mopping daily and counters are constantly sanitized with restaurant degreaser. It is coming to a point ...Anyway, tiresome as this is, I have tried everything, the collars, the supplements, etc. Then this product came along.The directions state that you place these balls in the green organza bags, then you put them somewhere inconspicuous. Yesterday after replacing dirty coverings, I placed the green balls inside pillowcases and under the covers where I know that the cats in question urinate. I noticed a bright smell of citrus and chrysanthemum. It took some getting used to.Today there were clean covers. No urine. In fact, the cat is sitting peacefully next to the chairs. All we need to do is break these habits. This was a one-day test, for one product, doing one thing.The cats don't find the smell horrible, they simply choose not to put their nose in it. I tested one of the "green balls" against a couple of our cats. They took a sniff and stepped back. They did not run away or anything. It isn't repugnant to them but they don't want to lean up against it. The one exception is our elderly cat, who sat on it all night.Now this is just speculation on my part as I am only an observer of my cats' behavior: just before cats look to urine tag or relieve themselves, they tend to sniff around for an appropriate spot. This is a big thing for a cat (or dog). I feel like we just installed a scent barrier that is the feline equivalent of a detour to the next urinal.So speaking of the next urinal ... providing clean and ample spaces for the cats to eliminate is also essential.This is an excellent product. It is humane and appears effective so far.

Background for POV of Vine reviews: I live in Puerto Rico, which means high humidity, frequent rain, and strong sun virtually year-round. Outdoor products are in use all year here. I’m also no great DIYer, so things need to work right out of the box with minimal instructions, assembly, or technical know-how.TL;DR: Placed 6 citrus-scented balls (way more than recommended) around my 4x8 garden bed to stop a cat from using it as a litter box. The next morning? Another mound of shame. Smells nice, but absolutely no deterrent effect—at least not in my climate.-----------------------------------I’ve recently installed a raised garden bed filled with organic potting soil, and I’ve been slowly adding plants and trellises. Two weeks ago, I noticed a telltale mound in the middle. Uh-oh. That’s right—some neighborhood cat had found its new bathroom.Then I spotted this product and thought: Perfect! Just place the citrus balls and—voilà—no more cat. Organic, non-toxic, no tech, no fuss. I was hopeful.Yesterday, I received the product and immediately put 6 balls in place—one in each corner and two in the center. That’s more than enough for a 4x8 (120x240cm) bed based on the instructions.But, today, there it was. The mountain of shame from last night.I’m giving this 1 star because it simply didn’t work. To be fair, the scent is pleasant—subtle, citrusy, not overpowering. It just didn’t deter anything.Perhaps it works better in drier climates. Or my local cats are just too street-smart for citrus. I’m glad it worked for others—but here in the tropics, it did nothing. Either that, or I’ve got street cats with super-villain powers.