I’m trying something different for pest control: ultrasonics. I picked a half dozen devices from Amazon. They’ve been deployed around the house.
So why am I’m going that route? It’s those darn flying squirrels again. There’s been some damage on one of the house’s overhangs. A section of wood has come loose allowing enough room for flying squirrels to make their way in.
It should be fixed, but that’s not going to happen during the winter. The damage is about 20 feet up in the air. While I have a ladder long enough for job, it’s glare ice on that side of the house. That makes the job too risky in my book.
In the mean time I’m trying out the ultrasonic devices. The instructions say it can take up to two weeks for the pests to leave. In a couple days I’ve noticed a lot less squirrel activity. It sounds like they come into the house, don’t get very far in, then leave. They certainly aren’t sticking around.
Only time will tell how effective this solution will be. Has anyone else tried this type of pest control?
-Sixbears
Only thing I can relate to chasing angry squirrels away ultrasonically is a short stint of psychic sound warfare with a fella named Noriega about 34ish years ago. It worked to drive the bad guy out of his abode. 80)
ReplyDeleteNot quite the same thing. It would drive me out of the house too. I remember our little adventure in Panama.
DeleteHe was just another angry squirrel. 80)
DeletePlease let me know if it works and what brand model you used.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing battle with attic squirrels for some time. Red squirrels are stubborn, and I dislike poisoning my owls over them.
I've got bard owls and a fox family hanging around so I don't poison either. Here's what I got from Amazon:
DeleteAvantaway Ultrasonic Pest Repeller 6 Pack
Moth balls work, toss just one in each corner, no more or you will have to leave too. Bob m80.
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