Mice and rat repeller: the effectiveness of a humane way to combat rodents

The best repeller manufacturers

Before a detailed review of the list of the best, it is worth mentioning the leading companies in this market segment.

• "Tornado".
  One of the oldest manufacturers on the Russian market, developing traps for 25 years. It enjoys a reputation as a distributor of inexpensive and very effective repellers of various power levels.
• "EcoSniper".
  A young Russian company that started operating in 2013. It is interesting because in such a modest time frame (only five full years) it managed to break into the top in sales of traps in the country.
• i 4 Technology .
  The company that owns the most famous brand of repellers “Grad” in Russia. Engaged in the development of a wide range of special traps that are very popular among consumers.
• Weitech .
  The Belgian company is one of the few representatives from abroad that has managed to gain a foothold in the domestic Russian market. It has gained popularity due to its commitment to humanism: Weitech traps do not require the involvement of poisons in the process of repelling rodents - their effectiveness is achieved solely through the creation of an ultrasonic barrier.
• SITITEK .
  A Chinese corporation engaged in the production of household appliances and electronics for two decades. In 2013, the official sales representative office of the company was opened in Russia. It is a strong middle peasant in the domestic market in terms of sales of rodent repellers.
• Chiston and Co.
  Another representative of Russia, who launched production back in 1991. Having started out as suppliers to the military-industrial complex, mechanics and electronics, the company gradually moved into the development of household products. It is one of the segment leaders in the production and sales of rodent repellers.

Advantages and disadvantages

What is the best rat and mouse repeller? This depends on the scale of the population, the location of the rodents, whether traps and rodenticides are used in parallel, how powerful the device is, whether there are any obstacles in the path of the sound beam, etc. The best devices are considered to be Grad, Tornado, Typhoon, ElectroKot, Chiston, Sniper, Pest Reject, etc. Each of them has positive characteristics, such as:

• power sufficient to quickly expel pests, a wide range of variable frequencies, which eliminates the possibility of adaptation to ultrasound;
• autonomy thanks to replaceable batteries and solar panels;
• operate from power supply networks of various ratings;
• have a built-in battery for uninterrupted operation in case of emergency power outage, in offline mode;
• emitters operate silently, without creating an irritating, distracting background;
• directly, through the cigarette lighter connector, connected to a 12V car battery;
• To cover the maximum area of ​​influence, they are equipped with several pulse generators.

Could the device not work efficiently?

When studying the ratings of the most popular rodent repellers and reading reviews, you may come across user complaints. They say the devices are not as effective as stated by the manufacturers. This is a fundamentally wrong point of view and here's why:

• Regardless of which mouse and rat repeller you choose, use only it. Remove poisonous baits and anything that can attract individuals while the emitter is operating. Poisoned complementary foods have a distinct odor that attracts pests. They run towards it, overcoming the discomfort caused by ultrasound and electromagnetic waves.
• Using the device, remove objects that level the waves. If ultrasound is absorbed by carpets, furniture, partitions, what efficiency of the device can we talk about?
• Operating rules are not followed. If the manufacturer recommends turning off the device after 3 weeks, follow the instructions.
• The product was purchased on a spontaneous market, or it does not have documents, user instructions, or a warranty card.

The best electromagnetic rodent repellers

Unlike ultrasonic repellers, the action of electromagnetic devices is based on the creation of a single magnetic field of a special kind. It is generated thanks to the home electrical network and spreads throughout the protected area in pulses at certain time intervals. The main advantage of such devices is the virtual absence of interference, since the electromagnetic field, unlike ultrasonic waves, can “pass” through the wall. The disadvantage is expressed in the small area of ​​​​action - the radiation of the most powerful devices can cover only up to 200 square meters.

Types and principle of operation of rat and mouse repellers

There is a special repellent device that causes high-frequency vibrations that irritate the nervous system and disrupt the functioning of rodents.

• creatures stop sleeping, eating, experience anxiety, and other psychosomatic disorders;
• Some devices are so strong that rodents may experience physical pain from the effects.

The repeller is effective not only for rats and mice. There are devices with a wide spectrum of action that can stop the invasion of moles and other animals, and drive away insects and birds. How to choose the best and most effective device that expels rodents and other pests? To do this, first consider what types of models exist.

By type of impact there are:

• ultrasonic;
• electromagnetic;
• combined.

Operating by type of power source:

• battery operated;
• from the mains;
• solar powered;
• combined.

Ultrasonic

Ultrasound was invented a long time ago, but it began to be used as a panacea for rats and other pests relatively recently. How does an ultrasonic rodent repeller work:

• 1) the human ear does not perceive ultrasonic frequencies, but animals hear, but react to the sound signal depending on its frequency;
• 2) if you set the bioguard to vibrations of 20-70 kHz, this causes panic in individuals and forces them to leave the territory.

Ultrasound generators that can be adjusted and changed the sound frequency are considered effective. This eliminates the possibility of animals adapting to constantly changing conditions. The device operates over a distance of approximately 50 m2, but if there are obstacles, you will need several pieces. Any obstacles cause wave attenuation, which must be taken into account during installation.

How to use the device:

• the ultrasonic rat and mouse repeller is placed on a stool, a chair 1.4-1.5 m high, placed in the center of the room;
• connect to a 220 V power supply network, leave for a day for the first time;
• after a day - turn it off, take a break for 10-12 hours, then turn it on again until the pests completely disappear (this happens approximately 14-21 days);
• To consolidate the effect or for the purpose of prevention, the wave apparatus is turned on every 7-8 days for 11-12 hours.

Electromagnetic

Repellers of rats and mice of this type are similar to the previous ones, they differ only in that they induce waves of a different type, namely magnetic pulses. They create a powerful electromagnetic field, within the boundaries, which rodents simply cannot exist. For humans and pets, the electronic repeller is absolutely harmless, and thanks to it, pests disappear after 10-15 days.

In the first days of operation of the device, hyperactivity of rodents may be observed, but after 2-4 days the process will begin to fade until the pests completely disappear. The electromagnetic device for repelling mice, rats, and other rodents is very powerful, affecting an area of ​​up to 200 m2.

Combined

The universal mouse and rat repeller combines the effectiveness and functionality of the devices described above. Simultaneously generates ultra sound and electromagnetic waves. This does not give rodents a chance to adapt and forces them to retreat and leave the territory forever. Ultrasonic and electromagnetic rodent repeller is also suitable for driving away harmful insects.

Power type

The bioguard can operate from a household power supply network, batteries or accumulator, or solar panels. There are universal models that operate on mains power, batteries, and, if necessary, solar power batteries. For the home, the best option would be an electric repeller powered from the mains. If you need to process a vegetable garden, barn, or large farmland, it is better to buy a battery-powered device.

Folk remedies

Rodents have long lived next to humans, bothering them. In this regard, even before the advent of other methods of pest control, people used their own means. It is impossible to name them all. We offer a description of the most effective ones.

Ash

It is enough to scatter it in those places where pests like to be most. Uninvited guests will have no choice but to leave your home.

Interesting! The smell that comes from ash is not to the liking of mice and their older brothers, rats.

Boric acid

This method is only suitable for those who do not have pets. Children must also be temporarily removed from the treated area. To drive away pests, it is enough to place containers with boric acid in different parts of the room. Its smell affects mice so much that they are ready to run away from it.

Elderberry or wormwood

Some plants have long been used as a repellent. Our ancestors knew that elderberry roots are capable of releasing hydrocyanic acid, which is poisonous to small rodents. They will never settle where elderberry grows, so it is often planted near warehouses, sheds and living quarters. If it is not possible to plant a bush, then you can cut off the branches of the plant and place them in the place where the pests have infested; after a while, the mice will leave the building.

The tart aroma of wormwood has a similar effect. This is a folk remedy for mice in the house; rodents cannot tolerate it and from which they leave forever.

If you plant grass around the perimeter of the garden or vegetable garden, this will protect it from tailed beasts. In storage, it is customary to place bunches of wormwood in grain storage facilities to discourage mice from stealing grain.

Bioguard

In essence, the Bioguard is a modernized version of the Chistons. According to the manufacturer, this electric repeller protects an area of ​​up to 850 square meters from rodents. m. and provides a sound pressure level of 130 dB.

The price of the Bioguard is about 4,500 rubles, but in general this device is redundant for domestic use. Previous Chiston models will be quite sufficient to protect a basement or private home, and the Bioguard repeller is better suited for fighting rodents at large industrial facilities.

How to use the device

The device must be plugged into an outlet at a height of approximately 50 cm from the floor. There should be no furniture or other obstacles at a distance of two meters, including curtains and carpets.

During operation of the device, there should be no objects around that absorb ultrasound, otherwise the effectiveness will be zero.

The device is simply in the outlet, just press a button. A burning indicator light indicates the operation of the device.

In the first days, the rodents become more active - this is normal, the parasites are affected by ultrasound, they will panic and look for exits. After two weeks, the animals will leave their home.

Remember, when choosing a repeller, look at the cost - a good device costs more than a thousand rubles. Before turning it on, read the instructions. Good luck in your fight against mice!

"Electrocat"

Another Russian-made device is “Electrokot”, it can be used in apartments. Ultrasonic waves propagate within a radius of 200 meters. Protecting your home from rodents will be effective, because this repeller works on sound waves and flashes of light, and it also operates in two modes: “day” and “night”. In night mode, the device emits a sound signal, which perfectly repels parasites.

The device even works from autonomous power sources. It is absolutely safe for people. In just three weeks, rodents will leave your home.

"Electrocat"

What is the best rat and mouse repeller for a private house, apartment, or cottage?

In this case, the following points will be critical for repelling with ultrasound:

1. The total area of ​​the zone where there should be no rodents is relatively small and usually does not exceed 100-150 m2.

2. There are many separate rooms in the room, and there are relatively many different objects in them.

3. A person often stays indoors.

These nuances significantly influence the selection of a product and taking them into account, we recommend starting from the following criteria:

1.The operating area of ​​the device is not the main parameter

. In such rooms there are too many things that interfere with the propagation of ultrasound. It is better to stay with Tornado 200 (200 m2 of action) than with Typhoon LS-800 (1,000 m2).

2.The more devices you use, the better.

. In an apartment, you need to create the most uniform field of ultrasound repelling, and this is much easier to achieve with several devices than with one, but powerful one. Most often, a couple of Tornado 100 (M) (100 m2 of repellent), placed in different rooms, will be more effective than one Tornado 200.

What mice and rats are guaranteed to be afraid of under any circumstances is the correct installation of an ultrasonic repeller in a room.

Tornado-800

Tornado-800 is a relatively expensive device (its price is about 3,500 rubles), according to test results, slightly inferior to the more affordable Chistons, but, nevertheless, quite effective for fighting rats at home.

Despite the 800 square meters of protected area declared by the manufacturer, in practice this repeller allows you to more or less reliably get rid of rodents only in standard apartments and small private houses.