Do ultrasonic pest repellers really work or is it a scam?
Jun.02, 2010 in
ants
I have a carpenter ant problem in my house and I have two children under the age of 3. I’m hoping someone could recommend an effective solution for my situation. I don’t want to use poison of any kind. Thanks!
Heres an example…
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June 3rd, 2010 at 12:38 pm
surely it helps
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June 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Mine works pretty well on spiders and mice, never had an ant problem, so maybe it works on them too?
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June 6th, 2010 at 5:36 am
It’s a scam, don’t waste your money.
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June 8th, 2010 at 1:36 am
THEY SUCK. I’VE TRIED THE ULTRA SONIC MOSQUITO REPELLENT AND GOT BIT LIKE A SIDE OF BEEF.
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June 10th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Scam. Use Terro. Put it out at night and pick it up in the day to protect your kids.
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June 12th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I USED ONE AND IT DID NOT REPEL ANYTHING.
IT SAID IT WORKED AGAINST INSECTS AND SMALL MICE BUT I ENDED UP MOVING OUT FROM THE BACHELOR DUE TO INFESTATION. SUMMER BRINGS OUT THOSE HUNGRY CRITTERS.
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June 15th, 2010 at 7:37 am
We used one of these devices to control Roaches. Then nested in the device.
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June 17th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I bought one of those supposedly made to repel mosquitoes, it did not work or did it? There was just that faint hum I could hear if I got too close to that gadget and that was as far as it worked.
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June 20th, 2010 at 12:38 am
We have on for spiders in the basement. I saw a spider sitting on it yesterday. The best thing for ants is to clean really good and fumigate. Seriously, they’re resilient little buggers.
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June 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
sound`s can repel anything,even human`s depending on the frequency
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June 27th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
There does seem to be some amount of benefit from using these devices, although they do not work near as well as they say they do. I have seen a reduction in pests from using the devices.
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July 2nd, 2010 at 7:37 am
No idea as I’ve never used them. But someone suggested vinegar as an ant repellant- and apparently it does work. I have a huge ant problem, or did until I started using vinegar alongside my regular cleaning supplies. While I still see a stray or two, I no longer get the ant swarms.
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July 8th, 2010 at 1:36 am
I too was trying to find something that wasn’t the usual and I found this site pretty cool and I think they have a lot of good ideas. I too want to purchase the ultrasonic thingy.
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July 14th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I would recommend giving them a try, I’ve used them successfully with a spider problem and they work well. Also you can purchase them for under ten dollars apiece at true value hardware where I got mine. I once had an ant problem that I solved using an ortho brand powder for ants which you can sprinkle outside near doorways or around basement windows and such. That likely would not present a danger to your children given their ages.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
I know for a fact that the ultrasound repellants work on rodents, but not so sure about the bugs.
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August 2nd, 2010 at 11:36 am
Carpenter Ants are a difficult problem for a homeowner to solve. You really need an inspection by a professional exterminator to identify where the ants are getting into the home and to design a safe treatment to get rid of them.
Carpenter Ants form nests in wall voids, attics, fence posts, window frames, etc… Its important to identify any nests that may be inside the walls so that they can be injected to exterminate the ants . If done properly, there shouldnt be any need to treat in your living space. All treatments should be in wall void areas and the exterior of the home.
Carpenter Ants travel up to 30 yards for a food, water or harborage area. It’s important to trim any shrubs, trees , or landscaping away from the foundation or roof line to limit how these pests can get onto your home. Try to give 6 inches between your home and any foliage. Also keep gutters and the roof free of any debris that might hold water and attract them. Keep all firewood away from the home as well.
The best time to find out where these ants are getting in is in the afternoon when it gets cooler. Check around the foundation, eaves, and windows for any trailing activity. They will be most active just before dark.
In the long run, carpenter ants are a neighborhood problem and something that you will need an ongoing program to protect against. Inspection on a periodic basis will be needed to insure that they dont return.
Pest Plus Termite & Pest
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