Ultrasonic mice repellant

[Jackimus]

I was designated mouse dispatcher at an old job, they bought a bunch of sticky traps under the impression that they were 'humane' and you could just shake Stuart off outside and he would go find somewhere else to live.

I'd kick counters as I passed through the kitchen and when I heard squeaking from beneath in response, it was time to give some poor thing its last rites. Bit of napkin over them until they calmed down, some apologetic words and a bonk on the head.

Ironically, they thought I was the horrible one for having the guts to do it rather than leaving them thrashing for their lives all day.

Anyway! Ultrasonic repellents! I have seen them used twice and they worked brilliantly one of those times. Make of that what you will...

 

[plewlandsbob]

Thanks for the replies , guys. My wife , has been convinced by her mate, at work, that one of these will get rid of the mice. I am not so sure. That is why I asked.
She can buy one of she wants. I will get some sticky traps.

 

[angellonewolf]

Thanks for the replies , guys. My wife , has been convinced by her mate, at work, that one of these will get rid of the mice. I am not so sure. That is why I asked.
She can buy one of she wants. I will get some sticky traps.

sod the sticky traps little nipper is the way to go and peanut butter when you got one bin and wipe over the trap with nothing more than damp bit of blueroll leave to dry for 10 mins mins and reapply and set

you dont want to use any sprays wet wipes etc

 

[Migmac]

This is a wifes tail I have heard of before, I am not so sure there is much truth in it though, or in what locations are we talking about, I see rats and mice live closely at down at the farm, maybe in a residential setting its different..... not so sure though.

The first cottage I lived in after leaving home had both, well for a short while !

 

[jo1010]

Be aware that technically the glue traps are 'illegal' for the general public (Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022)..... pro pest control only ....so daily inspections required to put any caught creatures out of their lingering misery.....they do seem good for mice (maybe with added attractant of peanut butter) but no good for rats in my experience (too clever )

 

[Cobbler]

Where I worked years ago, we had mice that ran along the windowsill chasing the flys. I took an air pistol into work & shot them. You didn’t have to get a direct hit, even a very near miss & they would die of shock. On a similar note, my mother in law opened one of the kitchen cupboard & a Mouse jumped out, the story goes is that she screamed so loud, the mouse died of shock. Mind my M in Law screaming could have killed an elephant in the cupboard She was fine really, good as gold, RIP mum in law.

 

[Richiew]

I fitted one earlier this year. This was in conjunction with sealing some gaps and other measures. No more scratching noises currently but I couldn't say if they were any good or their own or not.

 

[daleyd]

I fitted one earlier this year. This was in conjunction with sealing some gaps and other measures. No more scratching noises currently but I couldn't say if they were any good or their own or not.

I didn’t seal any gaps up (1870 stone house so not much chance of getting it sealed!) and just put it in the attic - we’ve not heard anything so it can only have been the repellent.

 

[daleyd]

This was the one we got,

https://amzn.eu/d/7vWENV3

 

[Mark 5]

Be aware that technically the glue traps are 'illegal' for the general public (Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022)..... pro pest control only ....so daily inspections required to put any caught creatures out of their lingering misery.....they do seem good for mice (maybe with added attractant of peanut butter) but no good for rats in my experience (too clever )

I agree, they are illegal, they are inhumane but they do work but I did stop using them, until one time a couple of years ago, a small rat infestation at a friends house, glue traps sorted it and in short time.

You can't get rid of mice or rats, you can possibly keep them at bay.

Don't understand homeowners who live in rural areas complain they have mice.

Domestic rats are great pets and very intelligent as are mice, a couple of my grandkids want to get some pet rats, it's been a persuasion job for the last year or so but I think they are just about there with their parents.

IMO, trapping rats is working out how they think, their runs.

Bigger rats set up smaller rats.

Introducing something that looks odd to them like a trap and expecting instant results, while it happens, is rare.

Introduce a trap, let them get use to it being around, don't set it, drop food crumbs for a while, not peanut butter coated food or cheese, rats know these morsels means death, they communicate, they are wary. Accurate dropping of crumbs, don't place crumbs, rats watch.

I find Genoa or shop brand Cherry and Sultana cake works well but everyday food crumbs works as well and tiny amounts, where they have to go sniffing, give it a week or so, then set traps.

Sometimes the results are fast, sometimes it's a war of attrition, a battle of wits, boy, how I know this.

It works for me, a disguised food waste bin is equally effective.

Cats do a reasonable job to, homes with mice/rat infestation, owners should get one or two, they're great pets to.

 

[brightspark]

only ever get the odd rat and mice in garage and shed the back end of year. just put a few bait blocks around and after a week there all gone ,re baited but there not getting touched not even a nibble/ ive set 3 mk4 fentraps and nothing so thats it