Electronic Pest Control

Looking for a way to repel insects and rodents? If you are concerned with pesticide chemicals because you have pets or children, you may be considering electronic pest control. Below is some information regarding the different types of electronic repellents.

There are two major types of electronic pest control devices. They use either ultrasonic or electromagnetic energy. Ultrasonic devices give off sound waves that are too fast for the human ear to detect. (That means the waves are over 20,000 Hz in frequency) The thought is that emitting the sound will deter the insects or rodents because of the irritating sound. It has not proven very effective. Electromagnetic devices emit a current that is supposed to alter the electromagnetic field in the household wiring. The wave these devices give off is less energy than an incandescent light bulb, and much lower than most household appliances. It is not for certain that pest can detect the low level wave or, if they can, that they will be irritated by it and therefore go away. Outdoor electronic pest repellant is also on the market. Ultrasonic devices are available for use outdoors as well as indoors. Some models available models also contain a flashing strobe light that is also supposed to deter animals and other pests.

There are also other types of outside electronic pest control. There are bug light bulbs that give off yellow light that bug will not be attracted to (because they cannot see it). You may also use a battery operated bug wand to suck bugs into a trap. This can be used to catch them and then send them far away from your home, and can be used indoors or outdoors.

Black & decker electronic pest repeller is one of the ultrasonic electronic pest repellers that can be used to send away rodents and insects. It can be battery operated, but also contains an ac adapter with a night light. You can use it in the kitchen, garage, basement bathroom, or anywhere pests hide.

The electronic pest free repeller uses both ultrasonic and electromagnetic frequencies to ward off unwanted household intruders. One plug in covers areas up to 2500 square feet.

It has been claimed that this type of electronic pest repeller does not harm appliances, cats, dogs, fish or humans. Do electronic pest repellers really work? There is some debate over whether or not these devices are as effective as they claim to be. Many people have said that they have had some success with them, while others say that they are ineffective.