Ultrasonic Pest Control Devices

Everyone likes to live in a house that is clean and free of pests. Pests, whether in the form of rats, mice or cockroaches, are unwanted visitors in our houses or buildings, that multiply increasingly in number and cause myriad of chaos, unhygienic conditions and many health problems.

What is an Ultrasonic Pest Control Device?

Ultrasonic pest control devices function by emitting high frequency, short wavelength sound waves that scare the pests. These sounds cannot be heard by humans but are audible by insects and some small mammals like rodents. These insects or rodents have antennae which have special hair to pick up these high frequency sounds. Ultrasonic pest control utilizes an ultrasonic sound which makes these pests very uncomfortable, disoriented, so much so that they want to flee away from it. Like light, these sound waves stop once they hit a solid area, hence not giving the pests an opportunity to hid behind the wall or furniture or some other place. Hence, these devices should always be kept near their tunnels.

Types of Ultrasonic Pest Control Devices

Before choosing the device, first you have to identify what kind of pest you have. The devices come in different frequency ranges and can be changed to varying levels of frequency.

• Viatek Ultrasonic Pest Repeller: It is used for pests like cockroaches, mice, and rats. It is a plug-in device with an outstanding 100,000 hours usability, and bulbs that need not be replaced. It also acts as a nightlight but should not be kept in the room where your pets like dogs, cats, birds, etc., reside.
• Black and Decker EP1100: It is a heavy-duty inaudible ultrasonic pest control device that is best for large rooms, and needs to be kept on a flat surface. It claims to remove the pests within two weeks, but it is advisable to continue using it for sometime even after the pests are gone. It is recommended to change the frequency of the sounds quite often to annoy and irritate the pests. It is safe to use around pets like dogs, cats, fish, birds, etc.
• Royal Ultrasonic Pest Repellent: It works by changing its frequency constantly and can be plugged into any 120 V AC outlet. It is suitable to use around pets like cats, dogs, reptiles and birds. It is a small device and cannot be used outside or in large rooms.
• Black and Decker EX900-A-TP1: It is smaller than the EP1100 but covers a huge area. It has variable settings and can either be plugged in or even run without batteries. Unlike the Royal ultrasonic pest repellent, it doesn't change the sound frequencies mechanically.
• Sunbeam Ultrasonic/Electromagnetic SB200: It comes in a childproof clamshell packaging and plugs into any 110 V wall outlet. It uses both ultrasonic and electromagnetic forces to remove the pests like ants, spiders, mice and rats.
• Dotcoms I-Kitchen Sunbeam Ultrasonic Pest Control SB310: It is a multi-tasking ultrasonic pest repeller that comes with a built-in nightlight and digital clock. It can be plugged into any 120 V AC outlet, and utilizes both ultrasonic and electromagnetic forces in its elimination process. It is ideal for removing pests like rats, mice, moths, ants, fleas and spiders.

Ultrasonic pest control devices follow a non-lethal method and help you in getting rid of these unwanted vermin. Due to its non-violent but effective technique, any type of pest that tries to enter your house or building will turn away and go to some other place.