Ultrasonic pest control products adopt sound waves with high frequency to repel mice and rats by creating an unpleasant environment for them.
The beauty of ultrasonic pest repellent is that it can prevent a rodent infestation before it begins.
Besides, unlike chemical repellents, these devices are non-poisonous, eco-friendly, and safe to use around children and non-rodent pets. They are imperceptible by anyone but rodents.
Here are three tips to keep in mind while using the ultrasonic pest repeller:
1. Identify the infected region
The first thing you have to consider is identifying the room with signs of pest activity.
Speaking of signs of infestation, some of the things to look out for are small tracks, little droppings, rodent nests, gnaw marks, etc. But it would be best to inspect at night since rodents are nocturnal animals, i.e., most active at night.
Once you identify any sign of rodent activity, the next step is to plug this unit into an outlet that opens up to the rest of the room. While hard surfaces reflect ultrasound, you must know that soft surfaces absorb it.
When your room is filled with hard surfaces, ultrasound bounces around, making the use of this device more effective. A good placement should allow sound waves to cross in front of an entranceway.
2. Use multiple Units
Ultrasonic sounds behave more like light waves than sounds.
Let me explain.
When you play music in your house, it can cover your entire house, and the wave can travel across rooms.
However, ultrasonic sounds cannot penetrate solid surfaces, much like light, and Similarly, they cannot travel around corners. This makes it important to consider using multiple units for your home.
The rule associated with square footage coverage is basic: an ultrasonic pest repeller will only cover where they are set to cover.
For instance, you need more than a single unit to ensure effectiveness, say in a room that is 200sq large.
3. Combine with other pest control methods
An ultrasonic pest repeller should not be used alone to manage infestations to get the best result, and you should use them with other pest control methods like baits and traps.
Maintaining proper hygiene and other efforts would also help repel these rodents.
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