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Question:
Will ultrasonic pest repelling devices really cover 5000 sq.
ft. like some products claim?
Only if you live in a Glass
Bell.
Some venders claim ultrasonic pest repelling device will cover 5000
sq.ft. The only way any of the ultrasonic pest repelling devices on the market will cover 5000 sq. ft is if you live in a glass
bell which would be capable of bouncing the ultrasonic waves instead of
absorbing them. Ultrasonic waves is readily absorbed by textured surfaces like walls, carpet, drapes and furniture. Surfaces like glass, ceramic tile or a very shinny wood floor will reflect ultrasound.
So the answer to the question is,
when installed in a real attic with insulation, beams and various other
building material they will
cover a much smaller area. One ultrasonic device broadcasting from one location point will not effectively cover more that one room no matter how much it cost or what brand it is. The
Federal Trade Commission has issued letters of citation to many of the ultrasonic pest repelling device manufacturers for making exaggerated claims that could not be backed up with scientific data. Most companies have revised their claims, but there are
some retailers out there still making those exaggerated claims that the
manufacturers no longer claim. Understanding
how to apply these devices will make getting rid of your bats quick and easy.
The key to success is to install enough units to totally engulf the area
with ultrasound. The sound should be broadcast from multiple
directions in order to prevent sound shadows
where the bats can hide.
Will the electromagnetic pulse feature drive the pest out of walls?
No, not likely!
No manufacturer was able to provide any scientific data to support the claim that the electromagnetic feature hand any effect on pest. Therefore, the
Federal Trade Commission forced them to stop making claims of effectiveness for this feature. The electromagnetic pulse in the wiring they are referring to is created by any electric device when the flow of electricity is stopped, started, increased or decrease. In other words these pulses are occurring all the time in the wiring of your home every time you turn a light on or off, TV on or off, TV channel change, fire up a toaster or open the garage door. Anyway you get the idea.
Does the Sweeping scale technology feature of these pest repelling devices really drive the bats and other pest away?
Yes, this is the key to getting the job done.
The (Sweeping Scale) or sometimes call (Variable Scanning) technology feature means that the device continually plays a scale of various pitch, frequency and intensity in the ultrasonic ranges. Some devices have manual settings switches, but the one we sell (model PR60) does it automatically. We have been selling this device for several years and our return rate is less that 5%. Meaning that more that 95% of our customers
have either cured their bat problem or greatly improved the situation.
Can the bat repelling device be used
out doors?
These
electronic devices for bats can be used outside as long as they are well
protected from the weather. Keep in mind that they must be plugged
into a 110 V AC power source. Even when used inside many people have
to use extension cords to put them as close as possible to the bats.
These devices are most effective when used inside close to the bat's roosting
area.
Will the bat repelling device get
rid of bats that are roosting under my roof tiles of my house?
No,
Unfortunately we have not had a lot of success using these devices if
the bats are in the walls or under the roof tiles. These devices use ultrasonic noise to bother the bats while they
are roosting. Ultrasonic
sound does not penetrate solid objects very well
so, the device must be placed right in the same space as the bats
in order to be effective. The
best solution for you might be to use what they call a one-way valve that
allows the bats to leave but not to return. You can read about it that the
following web site under the link for removal on the left. www.bat-control.ca
If you need to keep the bats from roosting under the roof tiles we
have a unit that the manufacture claims will work for this. This
link will take you to information about this device. However, it
costs about $600.00. http://pestcontrol.netfirms.com/ultrason_x.htm
Will the bat repelling device work
through walls?
No,
these electronic pest control device use ultrasonic noise to
bother the bats. Ultrasonic sound waves do not penetrate solid
objects like walls very well, so you must be able to place the device
right in the same space as the bats. Most people using them
successfully are combating a bat problem in the attic, under eave, inside
a specific room, in a barn loft or someplace like that.
Will the bat repelling device get rid
of the bats that are roosting in my walls?
Unfortunately
these devices really won't much if the bats are roosting inside walls.
These devices use ultrasonic noise to disturb/annoy the bats while
they are trying to roost. Ultrasonic noise does not penetrate solid
objects though. Therefore it really will not help with pests that
are in the walls. If you know where the bats are entering and exiting the
best solution would probably be to set up a one-way valve. Take a
heavy, thick sheet of plastic like a tarp and tape it over the
vent. Now, I'm not sure how this will affect the temperature and air
flow of the attic. Anyhow tape the plastic flat and rather tightly
against the house with the bottom of the plastic 18-24" below the
vent. Leave the bottom of the plastic loose. The bats will be able
to squeeze their way out of the vent, but they will not be a will to get
back up there under the plastic. This is something you really should wait
to do until springtime when they are leaving their roost on a nightly
basis. You could also try it if you have a warm spell, but I'm not sure
how effective it will be. After a week or two you can take the
plastic off, but you'll need to make sure you have some heavy screen
covering the inside or outside of the vent.
Otherwise you'll have bats again shortly. We offer a
commercial level ultrasonic device for bats, but it is expensive. It cost
about $600.00 Follow this link to see details about it. http://pestcontrol.netfirms.com/ultrason_x.htm
For more bat information. www.bat-control.ca
Will the device cause the bats to
move out of the attic into the living are of my house?
If you
can put the device right up there in the attic with the bats it should do
a good job in removing them. These devices almost always do. It's much
easier when they are leaving their roost each night in search of insects.
It's very unlikely that the device would chase them down into your house.
We really have not had that problem reported in the five years we have
been selling them although I admit it was a concern when we first started
selling them.
Do you have a bat repelling
device that will run on batteries?
No,
sorry I do not know of a battery powered device that will get rid of the
bats.
Will the bat repelling device harm or
bother my dog or cat?
No, it
will not bother or harm your dog or cat.
However, it will drive hamsters, gerbils and other rodent type pets
crazy.
How loud is the ultrasonic
device?
It is
silent to humans and larger animals like dog or cats.
The sound compression level is about 120 to 130 dB, but the device
runs a series of scales with frequencies between 27,000Hz and 85,000 Hz.
This variation of scales makes it unlikely the pest will become
acclimated to the sound.
What powers these devices?
They must be plugged into the standard 110V household electrical outlet.
How many units do I need?
If the
attic area is one large open space two units would most likely be enough.
I would place one at each end of the area facing each other.
This would prevent the bats from being able to shield themselves
from the sound broadcast. If
the attic is sectioned or walled off you will need one unit in each
separated space. The trick is
to make it impossible for the bats to shield themselves from the sound
broadcast.
Will these devices keep the bats
from flying near my porch?
These devices are not likely to absolutely keep the bats
away, but they will tend to shy away from the area of intense sound.
Are bats dangerous?
It is very rare for a bat to be infected with rabies
and pass it on to a human. It
also is very rare for them to attack or fly into a person.
If they happen to fly close to you most likely they are scooping up
a mosquitoes or bugs. It is
OK to want them out of your house, but you should make every effort to
keep them nearby. Placing bat
houses near by will give the bats an alternative to living in your house. See our bat houses at this web page. http://pestcontrol.netfirms.com/Bat_houses.htm
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