Like most of us, cats can lose their hearing range as they get older so while the Catwatch cat deterrent is never going to work on all cats, its success rate is higher than other ultrasonic deterrents I have tested and is only second to thewater deterrents, the American Hoont Cobra and the the UK Pestbye cat sprayer. Conclusion

Requires mains 12-volt adaptor (available separately) or one 9-volt alkaline battery (not supplied). This means they have to go past the device when entering here. It also means that when it activates they would have to run towards the noise if they were determined to get into the rest of the garden. Does the Catwatch Cat Deterrent Work? volt alkaline battery (not supplied) – If power is not available then it can be run from a 9V ALKALINE Duracell Battery, which will typically last for 3 months – we recommend it is run on Duracell Batteries.

Unlike many pest deterrents that operate continuously, CatWatch waits for the animal to enter the protected area The second thing to say is that it is the dearest of these type of cat scarers on the market which is probably why I put off buying it for so long in the first place. features Supplied with a comprehensive instruction booklet with diagrams | Passive infra-red sensor detects body movement & heat | Electronic micro-circuitry and computer controlled microchip activates signal as cat enters protected area & switches off as the animal leaves | High quality speaker emits series of modulating ultrasound frequencies 20-24 kHz repellent to cats | On/off switch plus red led light | Positioning stake | Secure all weather high impact casing | Made in the UK | 2 year manufacturer's warranty | Supplied in this kit with a 12-volt adaptor (also available separately) or one 9-volt alkaline battery (not supplied) advice How to deter cats with CATWatch

The manufacturer has an excellent reputation for producing high-quality animal deterrents, having formed close links with the RSPB, the Mammal Research Unit at the University of Bristol, and a range of home and garden publications and retailers. The PIR Infrared Technology contained in the CATWatch has been extensively tested in British gardens and the units are specifically designed to deal with the UK’s domestic and feral cat population. This reassuring reliability is exactly what you need for successfully deterring and changing the negative behavioural aspects of cats. Using the highest quality components, the CATWatch is also built to last. Its durable construction is suitable for withstanding the damp British climate, ensuring continued protection for your garden.Electronic micro-circuitry and computer controlled microchip activates signal as cat enters protected area & switches off as the animal leaves.

CATWatch, the UK's leading cat deterrent manufactured in the UK, has successfully completed a two-year scientific trial conducted by the RSPB to determine its deterrent effect on cats in residential gardens. The results are published in the Applied Animal Behaviour Science Journal after peer review. If building a cat proof fence isn’t an option, the Catwatch Cat Deterrent is an effective and humane way to deter cats from entering your garden. It’s easy to install, requires minimal maintenance, and is designed with the safety of both cats and humans in mind.Some cats will see the device as a challenge initially, and it may take up to four weeks to put them off coming into your garden. I’ve got 2 cat deterrents. The first we bought over 25 years ago ….it got mishandled by builders who accidentally broke it about 13 years ago. That’s how I got a second one and in purchasing that I found they … the makers (Concept Research), did repairs. However, I thought I’d dispensed with the ‘broken’ one but I found it a few weeks ago in the shed. So I sent it off never thinking this 25 year old gadget could be repaired as it looked in a very bad state. However, the makers of this glorious and very effective gadget is now repaired and all it’s lost bits replaced and the repair fully completed. I’m so impressed that a deterrent aged at least 25 years old, that had suffered an accident with the builders, left in the shed for the past 10 years is now fully functional and deterring the neighbor ing cats from Many people find cat-fouling a nuisance. This device is proven to reduce the presence of cats in gardens and the deterrent effect increases over time. CATWatch, the UK's leading cat deterrent manufactured in the UK, successfully completed a two-year scientific trial conducted by the RSPB to determine its deterrent effect on cats in residential gardens. The results are published in the Applied Animal Behaviour Science Journal after peer review. Of all of the ultrasonic cat deterrents I’ve tested this was the only one that I was able to leave in its original position. The cats soon became accustomed to others I tested and several would just ignore the devices after a month or so unless I kept moving it around to keep them on their toes.

High quality speaker emits series of modulating ultrasound frequencies 20-24 kHz repellent to cats. The first thing to say about this CATwatch cat deterrent review is that having now owned and tested the device for over 4 years, I have updated much of what I originally wrote after the initial trial period.Mains Adaptor– CATWatch is 30% more powerful when run off the mains, so it recommended that it is run from an adaptor where power is available. As you can also see, there are trees on the other side of both fences in this corner so it was an ideal spot for cats to gain access to our garden.