The ultrasonic pest control reviews presented in this Gardenerdy article should help buyers make an informed decision regarding their purchase. The ultrasonic rodent control and other products mentioned below should prove to be of help in keeping household pests at bay.
Beware of Fake Products
There are many companies that make false claims about the effectiveness of a product; there are chances of customers falling to such false claims. Therefore, one should be careful while buying an ultrasonic pest repeller.
Pest control is a booming industry with many companies offering products that protect the house from pest attacks. The effectiveness of these pest control devices is however, highly debatable. There are many who have benefited from the use of such devices. On the other hand, there are many who claim that these products don’t work at all. It is therefore, important that you choose pest control products with great care for your own benefit. Understanding more about these products and their features should always prove to be advantageous. Reviews presented in the paragraphs below should be useful for customers in choosing the best repellents for pest control.
Ultrasonic Pest Control
The methodology used in the functioning of pest control devices with ultrasonic technology is that of repelling pests by generating sound waves which irritate them. Insects and other pests like rodents can hear sound waves that are above the human sensory range. Therefore, ‘ultrasound’ is effectively used in repelling them. Reviews of some of the best ultrasonic pest control devices are presented in the article. There also are a few devices which create an electromagnetic field to repel pests. It is said the ultrasonic pest repellers do not eliminate pests. They produce ultrasonic waves which annoy or irritate the pests.
Ultrasonic Pest Control Reviews
Reviews of some of the best ultrasonic pest control brands are given below. These reviews speak about the important features and price of these products.
Victor Heavy Duty PestChaser
This device is used to repel rodents. Sound emitted by the pest repeller is inaudible to human ear. Pets such as dogs, cats and birds also are not affected by the waves produced by this device. The Victor Heavy Duty PestChaser produces 80 oscillations per second. Since the waves produced by this device cannot penetrate wood, you may need multiple devices for different rooms in your house. This product is priced at $40.
P3 International Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
This device is used to repel insects and rodents. It can function effectively in an area of 5000 sq. ft. Frequency range of this device is 30,000-65,000 Hz. The waves emitted by this device do not harm pets or humans. The device is known for low power consumption. It doesn’t function effectively in wet surroundings or outdoors. The P3 International ultrasonic pest repeller is priced at $30.
PestContro Ultrasonic 600
This pest control product helps to get rid of mice and rats; the machine is best suited for small rooms with an area of about 600 sq. feet. Main features of the device include a single speaker, direct plug-in and built-in night-light. It comes with a 2-year warranty and proves to be economical for a single room. The ‘PestContro Ultrasonic 600’ is priced at $26.24.
Lentek PestContro 1000
The ultrasonic sound of ‘Lentek PestContro 1000’ covers an area of 1000 sq. feet. This device comes with a direct plug-in to any electrical device. This product has a compact design. The Lentek PesContro 1000 is priced at $25.
Pv800 Electronic Pest Control
The ‘Pv800 Electronic Pest Control’ makes use of sound waves for controlling pests. The device acts in such a manner that pests are driven out of targeted areas. One of the important features of this device is the provision of direct plug-in. No use of poison or other chemicals is made in the manufacturing of this pest control device. The ‘Pv800 Electronic Pest Control’ weighs 0.23 pounds and costs $8.82.
PestContro Ultrasonic with Floor Light White
This product covers an area of 2,500 sq. feet. Electromagnetic system of this device is used to repel pests. It comes with a single ultrasonic speaker; sound produced by the device repels mice and rats. The sound waves produced by the PestContro Ultrasonic are inaudible to human ear; the product is priced at $25.
PestContro Ultrasonic 500
The ‘PestContro Ultrasonic 500’ covers an area of 500 sq. feet and incorporates features like direct plug-in, LED power indicator and single speaker design. This device is available in a pack of three and comes with a two-year warranty. The product is priced at $10.
Bird X YG Yard Gard Ultrasonic Animal Repeller
This ultrasonic animal repeller keeps pests at bay without making use of chemicals. It is used to repel pests like raccoons, stray dogs, feral cats, squirrels, skunks, rabbits, etc. Area covered by this animal repeller is about 4000 sq. feet and it can be used in gardens, lawns, yards, building porches, etc. The frequency range is 14,000-25,000 Hz. An infrared motion sensor is activated as soon as pests enter its range, after which ultrasonic waves are generated to repel them. This device is priced at $35.
Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
The ‘Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Pest Repeller’ is an ultrasonic rodent control device produced by Viatek which helps control different kinds of pests in an effective and safe manner. It repels rodents and common household pests. No cords are needed to operate the device because it can directly be plugged into wall outlets. Electricity usage of this device is 7.5 watts; its LED can work for over 100,000 hours. This pest repeller is priced at $34.
Emerson Ultrasonic Pest Repeller – Model EM101
The ‘Emerson Ultrasonic Pest Repeller – Model EM101’ is 3¼ x 2½ in size. Ultrasonic waves produced by this pest repeller have a frequency of 27,000 Hz; sound waves of this frequency cannot be heard by human ear. This device is used to keep away pests like rats, mice, ants, spiders, fleas, etc. Cost of this pest repeller is $15.
Criticism of Ultrasonic Pest Control Products
The critics of ultrasonic pest control devices claim that they are not effective in pest control. One of the arguments made by critics is that most of the household pests can hear the same sound frequency as human do. Going by this argument, it won’t be possible to generate sound waves that repel pests and which do not affect human beings at all. Another argument that questions the effectiveness of these devices is that sound produced by them doesn’t travel far; the maximum distance that sound can travel is 15-30 feet. One should therefore, take all the different factors in account before going for a pest control device that works on ultrasonic technology.
The ultrasonic pest control reviews of a variety of products are listed in the article above. Those who are in search of better protection for their homes against pests should check out these reviews before purchasing one.