the gadget that keeps rats and roaches away

[latina1129]

do you believe that the gadget that is advertise on television about to keep the rats and roaches away does it really work does anyone have one and tell me if it really work, i want to buy  one but i dont want to waste my money...

[abuckley0]

I have never heard of this product? Do you know the specific name? I would be interested in looking it up.

[lucky382001]

If that is a gadget you plug in and it uses sonic sounds ....I have one.
Didn't work for me but someone told me their has to be no obstacles between them to work right. My neighbor swore by them ...I kind of swore at them lol.
Cost me $30 when I bought them several years ago.

[constance312003]

That is funny Lucky 382001.  I have heard from some they work and others they do not.  As for roaches I have found roach proof is the best at getting rid of them.  I have never had rats but did have mice once and they drove me crazy.  I finally got those sticky traps and put peanut butter in the middle.  I could catch them that way.

[adg35]

I did some searching for you and here is the straight dope.

Why Ultrasonic Pest Control Devices Do Not Work

On two occasions, the Federal Trade Commission has taken steps to prevent manufacturers of ultrasonic pest control devices from making claims that the devices do indeed repel pests.

The FTC website states that "Prior FTC complaints alleged that any reaction by rodents to ultrasound would be temporary at best because rodents become accustomed to ultrasound and will return to their nesting or feeding areas even in the presence of an ultrasonic device. Furthermore, previous FTC complaints alleged that ultrasound devices do not control insects."

Furthermore, according to the Washington State University Extension, most rodents hear on the same sound frequencies as humans--which means that if you cannot hear the sound waves or are not bothered by them, neither are most rodents or other pests. In fact, according to Extension Bulletin EB1663, "Ultrasonics and recently subsonics have been tested extensively in the laboratory and field. These devices don't work. Animals placed in cages next to the devices continue to live normal lives. If they are paired with the opposite sex, the researcher soon has more mouths to feed."

Alternatives to Ultrasonic Pest Removal

Spending money to prevent mice and other pets from infiltrating the home is more effective than spending money on ultrasonic pest repellents. To prevent mice and other pests from entering the home, seal crevices and cracks around the house. Anything larger than 1/4 inch is big enough for a mouse to enter. Trim weeds and other vegetation around the home that attract mice. If you do see evidence that mice have entered the home, use traps or glueboards to catch and remove them.


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