How to choose the best squirrel repellent
You cannot afford to use just any kind of ultrasonic repellent when it comes to squirrels.
Ultrasonic squirrel repellents work in different ways, each pest repeller different from the next.
For squirrels, there are certain features your ultrasonic repellents must have.
A strong casing
Squirrels love to chew and gnaw at anything in sight.
If they come across your repellent device, there is every chance they might want to chew on it too.
You have to select a device that can withstand their teeth, one with a strong, durable casing.
Also, do not buy a repellent that comes with a cable as they would definitely ruin the cable for you.
Very high frequency
Going by the research conducted by the University of Toledo, it is advisable to use an ultrasonic repellent that has a frequency of 50khz or higher when dealing with squirrels.
Sometimes, homeowners purchase a repellent with a low frequency and expect it to chase away squirrels the same way it chased away bed bugs.
Squirrels need a repellent with a very high frequency.
Of course, you do not need to worry as the frequencies will not bother you or others living in your home.
As for power, a powerful repellent will be able to emit these high frequencies.
The more powerful a repellent is, the more it can release frequencies that can cover a wider area.
Since squirrels move about a lot, you need a device that can affect them even as they move about your property.
360 degrees coverage
Ensure that any ultrasonic repellent you want to purchase has 360-degree coverage.
This will allow sound to reach the squirrel in any direction.
If it does not come with a 360-degree reach, there may be some areas in which the squirrel will is not able to hear the device.
And when it cannot hear the repellent, likely, it won’t go anywhere.
Bright or flashing lights
Any of these lights on your repellent is an added advantage because they will easily scare squirrels away, even from afar.
If your repellent doesn’t have them, not to worry, it will still do its job efficiently.