How to dissuade a neighbour's cat from loitering on our property?

How to dissuade a neighbour's cat from loitering on our property?
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I’ve given you a “Great Question” because it was well written. Welcome to Fluther. That said, mayhaps a bit of foul-smelling substance? Bug spray, bleach, etc. – spray some on the reducers/door jambs. That should deter her from coming back, I expect. Please do not send poor little Ciara to her death. :(
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