Ultrasonic Rodent Repellers

To the most modern methods rodent control include ultrasonic repellents that act on their brain activity, causing a panic state. Which mouse and rat repeller is better and suitable to get rid of rodents in the apartment or in a private house - Such questions are most often faced by a person who wants to purchase a device.

How does the repeller work

The main advantage of such devices is that you do not have to bother with dead animals, as is the case with mechanical methods of trapping them or when killing mice and rats with poison. Protection against rodents is provided in a completely different way.

Any ultrasonic rodent repeller acts on their nervous system with the help of high-frequency ultrasonic pulses (more than 20 kHz) and makes mice want to quickly get out of the sound effect area. In the process, the device often changes the frequency of sound within 20-70 kHz, so that animals can not get used to it.

Interesting!

The famous German university, whose staff conducted experiments on the effects of ultrasonic signals on mice, published in the press the results and information about the behavior of rodents: they begin to throw themselves at obstacles, panic, cannot eat normally and gradually become exhausted, becoming incapable. People and pets are usually not sensitive to such a sound.

In stores you can also find combined repellers that combine several functions: in addition to the action of ultrasonic frequencies, they also influence pests with electromagnetic waves from the low range (14-26 mA). Such devices are considered more effective, since animals do not have time to adapt to the double negative effects on their body and psyche.

Choosing a repeller and its characteristics

The ultrasonic repeller for mice and rats can be ordered online with delivery or purchased at a hardware store. Choosing such a device should be based on its technical indicators:

• power determining the size of the area of ​​action; it should also be borne in mind that walls, upholstered furniture, carpets and other obstacles weaken ultrasound radiation;
• autonomy, i.e. the ability to work on battery power - such devices are convenient for installing and scaring mice and rats in rooms where there is no wiring;
• the frequency at which the device operates must be at least 20 kHz; to check, you can turn the knob to the minimum value and listen to the sound: if you hear a beep, then the requirements for repelling technology are not met;
• the universality of the action should be taken into account: there are devices that not only rodents are afraid of, but also insects and other pests, their use is more profitable.

Also, when choosing a device for living quarters, one should take into account the number of mice and rats in the house, comfort for humans and pets living in it.

Disadvantages of ultrasound devices

If the rat and mouse repeller makes a noise or sounds audible to the human ear, then this indicates its poor quality. According to sanitary standards, emitters that emit noise of more than 50 dB are considered uncomfortable for use in residential premises, but they can be installed in warehouses and industrial buildings.

When buying, you should give preference to devices that periodically change the frequency of sound, because stable ultrasound for a house on mice and rats acts worse than a signal that changes in time and level.

Correct repeller installation

Each device for combating mice, although it has different technical characteristics, but the working conditions and the rules for installing it are the same:

• an ultrasonic repeller is usually placed in the center of the room on the floor or stand, not higher than 1.5 m and is plugged into an outlet under a voltage of 220 V;
• it is recommended that you turn on the ultrasound for the first time immediately for several days; then take a break for 12 hours, then turn it on until the mice and rats completely disappear: they should go away within 2-3 weeks;
• for prophylactic purposes, the mouse repeller is connected weekly, which helps to avoid their repeated arrival.

Popular repeller models

In stores, repellers using ultrasound from mice are found in domestic production, Asian and European firms. How to choose the most optimal model of repeller? Each enterprise usually produces devices of the same name in series, differing in capacity, area of ​​operation and price.

Consider the most famous Russian brands.

Typhoon

One of the cheapest options is used quite effectively in residential and industrial premises; it has a radiation range of up to 90 kHz, the price is about 1250 rubles, it can operate at a temperature of -15 ... + 45ºС, the exposure area is up to 400 sq. m, 2 modes are possible: pulse and continuous.

Important!

An important advantage of the Typhoon design is the microprocessor, which regularly changes the length and frequency of ultrasonic waves, due to which mice and rats do not have time to adapt to them.

Its advantages:

• low cost;
• low power consumption - up to 9 W;
• compact sizes;
• when reflected from walls and other obstacles, the signal does not lose power.

Disadvantages: some rodents do not feel it at all.

Chiston

A good device to scare away mice and rats, which reduces their activity in the room to 500 square meters. m, has the function of partial radiation of waves, which increases the effectiveness of the impact on pests. The ultrasound signal has a range of 20-70 kHz, which does not harm a person and his pets, except for decorative rodents.

Another advantage: the largest radiation angle of 360º, but the device is larger and larger in size and weight than the previous one. As disadvantages, consumers note not always the high quality of the device. Price - 2500 rubles.

Tornado

Very powerful ultrasonic device for repelling rats and mice, having a single emitter. Ideal for an apartment or a private house. To prevent the adaptation of animals, auto-switching of ultrasonic frequencies is used.

Device Advantages:

• harmless to people, incl. childhood, and pets;
• silent operation and good quality of the device;
• large exposure radius: 400 sq. m, weight 500 g.

The disadvantages of the device:

• the range of variation of the ultrasonic frequencies is small: 2-10 kHz;
• there is no possibility of using a battery;
• the price is about 2500 rubles.

Grad A-550

A modified model of an ultrasound device that helps to fight against mice and rats is powered by 3 batteries and through an adapter from a standard power supply. Its main advantage is its silent operation, in which ultrasound is emitted against mice and rats, which allows it to be used in rooms where people live.The impact area when included in the power grid is 550 square meters. m, when working on batteries of 250 square meters. m. Price 2500 rub.

On a note!

There is also a more potent Grad-1000 model - a rodent and insect repeller, the impact area of ​​which is 1000 square meters. m, having 4 operating modes: silent, maximum from mice, against mosquitoes and insects. It can be used on the territory of the house, garden, etc.

Electrocat

An electronic cat is most optimal for use in apartments, it has an impact area of ​​200 square meters. m. The electrocart produces 2 types of signals: ultrasound waves and flashes of light, and it is in the night mode that it makes a very annoying sound to mice and rats, but people are not recommended to be in the room.

This electronic repeller Electrocat It is designed to work from the network and from an autonomous power source, it is safe enough for people and pets, except for rodents. When choosing an Electrocat model, one should take into account the impact area of ​​the device, and also remember that for an effective impact it will take 3 weeks.

UZ-repeller of universal action WEITECH WK-0600

To influence not only rodents, but also insects and other types of pests (moles, shrews, etc.), universal ultrasonic devices operating at frequencies that can cause negative emotions and panic feelings in several groups of animals are suitable.

WEITECH WK-0600 - The most effective Belgian-made repeller today, with a high customer rating. It can be used both in residential premises and in the garden.

Its advantages:

• 9 operating modes for different categories of pests: spiders and cockroaches, rodents, mosquitoes, moles, etc .;
• 3 sound volume modes;
• 2 emitters to increase the effectiveness of the action;
• the exposure area is 350 sq.m.

Disadvantages: high price of about 7,000 rubles, a smaller temperature range for operation.

Electronic mousetraps

Ultrasound repeller and electronic traps differ in their purpose. The concept of "ultrasonic trap" does not exist, because the purpose of the electronic device is completely different: mice climb into it on food bait, and then killed by electric discharge. Electronic and not ultrasonic mousetraps work similarly.

Reviews

When mice were wound up in our apartment, I decided to try using a device that emits ultrasound from rats and mice, I bought Grad on the advice of a friend, although I used to doubt very much whether this method helped. It worked very well, but not immediately - the mice left a week after turning on the device. I was pleased with the way the repeller works. Quiet silent device, copes with its task.

Oksana, Kiev

The mice got me in the garage: they settled, began to climb into the cellar, eat paper and food, everywhere mouse droppings. I tried adhesive tapes - zero sense. Friends advised the site where to order the Typhoon ultrasonic repeller, set it up, turned it on and left, after almost 2 weeks the mice disappeared completely, so the device was tested successfully.

Andrey, Moscow