Irritating problem

Sartori · #1 08-05-2009, 02:05 AM

Not sure if this is the correct forum, but anyway...

My band has, for the last few years, had an excellent rehearsal space. We play in an enormous antiques warehouse, surrounded by other warehouses, that we have a little corner of.

Recently, though, a problem has started that greatly detracts from the rehearsal atmosphere. Some feral cats have taken up residence in the warehouse. I never before realized how bad cat crap smells. We have no idea how to get rid of them. Anyone dealt with this sort of thing before?

Mike Shevlin · #2 08-05-2009, 02:12 AM

yea, i did. i made friends with the cat & got him a litter box. now he sits on my shoulder when I play...

Sartori · #3 08-05-2009, 02:20 AM

I'm allergic.

daveo119 · #4 08-05-2009, 02:23 AM

The litterbox mightn't actually be a bad idea. Aren't cats supposed to be naturally clean creatures?

Alternatively, I got no doubts a rifle wouls suit your needs...

Sartori · #5 08-05-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by daveo119

The litterbox mightn't actually be a bad idea. Aren't cats supposed to be naturally clean creatures?

Alternatively, I got no doubts a rifle wouls suit your needs...

I actually talked about such a solution with the live guitarist of my band tonight. It's not really what I'd prefer, though.

Number27 · #6 08-05-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by daveo119

The litterbox mightn't actually be a bad idea. Aren't cats supposed to be naturally clean creatures?

Alternatively, I got no doubts a rifle wouls suit your needs...

a rifle is bad taste. poisonous cat food would be best, that way they take it back to the queen cat and it kills off the whole ant hill.

Sartori · #7 08-05-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Number27

a rifle is bad taste. poisonous cat food would be best, that way they take it back to the queen cat and it kills off the whole ant hill.

I don't think cats work that way.... just a hunch.

The problem with poisoned food is that, well, not only would I somewhat prefer a solution *if feasible* that doesn't involve killing them, but then we'd have to search a colossal warehouse for dead cats which would be rotting and stinking up the place even worse.

KrisH · #8 08-05-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sartori

I actually talked about such a solution with the live guitarist of my band tonight.

Live guitarist?!?!?

So . . . what did the dead one suggest?

Number27 · #9 08-05-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sartori

I don't think cats work that way.... just a hunch.

The problem with poisoned food is that, well, not only would I somewhat prefer a solution *if feasible* that doesn't involve killing them, but then we'd have to search a colossal warehouse for dead cats which would be rotting and stinking up the place even worse.

ok new plan: put out regular food... and then when they all congrugate to eat it kill them all with your flamethrower!

but on a serious note, can you not just lock them out?

SeayBass · #10 08-05-2009, 04:39 AM

and you should probably get flea repellent for everyone in your band. you might be able to squeeze in to the XL sized dog's flea collar.
no doubt those cats will be flea ridden soon if not already.

Sartori · #11 08-05-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KrisH

Live guitarist?!?!?

So . . . what did the dead one suggest?

Live guitarist. My band has only three people, but most of our songs have two guitar parts. Our friend plays guitar live with us but isn't actually in the band. I didn't think I'd have to explain it on a musicians' forum.

Sartori · #12 08-05-2009, 05:13 AM

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but on a serious note, can you not just lock them out?

It's an antiques warehouse. It's not like we leave the door open all day and all night.

The door is always closed, whether we're there or not, and when we're not there it's locked. The warehouse complex that this warehouse is part of is surrounded by a high fence topped with razor wire.

There must be be a hole in the wall somewhere, but how to find it I'm not sure. The building is enormous, maybe almost as long as a football field and about half to two thirds as wide. And it's packed pretty full of stuff, too.

Sartori · #13 08-05-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SeayBass

and you should probably get flea repellent for everyone in your band. you might be able to squeeze in to the XL sized dog's flea collar.
no doubt those cats will be flea ridden soon if not already.

I actually hadn't thought about this, but you're right, that's yet another issue this problem raises. I'm sure that these cats probably have tons of fleas.

heavyfunkmachin · #14 08-05-2009, 05:26 AM

i mas about to suggest to get a dog, then i realise dog crap also stinks....

the sand box sounds good.

just dont kill them dude, please.

Sartori · #15 08-05-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by heavyfunkmachin

i mas about to suggest to get a dog, then i realise dog crap also stinks....

the sand box sounds good.

just dont kill them dude, please.

I'm highly allergic to cats. They need to be gone. I would prefer some method that would just discourage them from using the warehouse as their house and crapper, but if there's no way to get rid of them without killing them... they're probably gonna die, gotta be honest. Plus there's the flea issue that someone pointed out, as well. I don't want to kill them, hence why I've posted the thread looking for more innovative solutions.

GradyBass · #16 08-05-2009, 05:34 AM

Talk to animal control. Besides, killing animals on property that is NOT yours is a crime (though depending on the circumstances, killing animals on your property may be a crime, as well). The police would be more than happy to accompany downtown if someone is running around a warehouse with a rifle.

What about talking with the owners of the building? Letting them know they have a pest problem. Then let THEM deal with it.

HogieWan · #17 08-05-2009, 05:45 AM

don't the owners of the warehouse want to do something about the problem? Cats like to scratch things to sharpen their claws and that would ruin some expensive furniture.

heavyfunkmachin · #18 08-05-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sartori

I'm highly allergic to cats. They need to be gone. I would prefer some method that would just discourage them from using the warehouse as their house and crapper, but if there's no way to get rid of them without killing them... they're probably gonna die, gotta be honest. Plus there's the flea issue that someone pointed out, as well. I don't want to kill them, hence why I've posted the thread looking for more innovative solutions.

if you HAVE to kill them why dont you forget about posonim them and just do it the old fashin way?

cats + rocks + sack + river

you know... you´re "probably gonnna die" too.

anyway... sorry about that.

what about scaring them way? i think there is some kind of high pitched-noise-maker that you wont hear and would keep cats/rats/pigeons away... what about it?

Sartori · #19 08-05-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by heavyfunkmachin

if you HAVE to kill them why dont you forget about posonim them and just do it the old fashin way?

cats + rocks + sack + river

you know... you´re "probably gonnna die" too.

anyway... sorry about that.

what about scaring them way? i think there is some kind of high pitched-noise-maker that you wont hear and would keep cats/rats/pigeons away... what about it?

See, if I didn't care about at least trying to find a way to get rid of them without killing them, my friend and I could have used one of his many guns to do so. But I want to consider other options first.

I like the high pitched noisemaker idea. Do you think there's a kind that requires little power that would be effective?

GradyBass · #20 08-05-2009, 06:05 AM

So talking to pest control/legal owners of the building is outta the question, eh?