Pest repellers alternative

[Purdy71]

I've just moved into a house that has had a history of mice infestation. It's an old house in a rural area that needs a bit of a refurb, so I can't guarantee the mice won't come back. The previous owner has put plug-in sonic repellers around the house, but I'm wondering if there is a hard-wired solution that I could consider. I've googled but haven't come up with anything.

So (a) does such a thing exist where I don't use up loads of sockets on plug-ins, and/or (b) have I discovered a gap in the market?

TIA.

 

[littlespark]

Those plug in repellants are good enough. I’ve had one in my garage for 15 years, still ticking away, and never had a rodent problem.
I’m in a newish build that used to be a field, so there is still mice over the road, but not near me.

If you’re renovating, then put in a socket for it… make it a double.
Best place for it is near a door, or points of access…


Best thing is to discourage rodents altogether. Don’t have open bins outside that might attract them, and a fast enough dog if you do see one

 

[Purdy71]

Those plug in repellants are good enough. I’ve had one in my garage for 15 years, still ticking away, and never had a rodent problem.
I’m in a newish build that used to be a field, so there is still mice over the road, but not near me.

If you’re renovating, then put in a socket for it… make it a double.
Best place for it is near a door, or points of access…


Best thing is to discourage rodents altogether. Don’t have open bins outside that might attract them, and a fast enough dog if you do see one

Thanks for the reply. I have two cats so if they do get in I'm pretty sure it won't be for long

 

[littlespark]

At my previous house, our dog intercepted a mouse on its way to an open door… The wife screamed, but the neighbour praised the dog no end…. It did the right thing, and it’s natural instinct.

But like I say, nothing at this house so far.

There is an audible click out of these sonic repellants… so don’t put them where you can hear them.
Don’t seem to annoy larger pets, but I haven’t tried holding a hamster too close to one.

 

[westward10]

We had mice a few years ago and got some of the plug ins, you could almost hear them legging it and never been back. Cats are without a doubt the best repellent.

 

[Moley]

Cats are without a doubt the best repellent.

Try telling that to my two. We don't have problems with mice, well not until the cats bring live ones into the house and drop them. Then we have the 'pleasure' of catching the mice and chuck them back out while the cats just watch. At least all the dog brings in are sticks. They are easy to catch.

 

[Purdy71]

Try telling that to my two. We don't have problems with mice, well not until the cats bring live ones into the house and drop them. Then we have the 'pleasure' of catching the mice and chuck them back out while the cats just watch. At least all the dog brings in are sticks. They are easy to catch.

It's when they bring them in and immediately lose interest so it's then up to me to get rid of them.

 

[DPG]

I've had plug-in tiger repellers for years now and have got to say they seem very good. I've never had any tigers in the garden.

I bet somebody asks what a 'plug-in tiger' is now

 

[pc1966]

I bet somebody asks what a 'plug-in tiger' is now

Is that the Esso EV replacement for the tiger in your tank?

 

[Mikegh]

First priority is usually try to keep them out , find out how they're getting in

Some fancy repellers on Amazon
Different frequencies for different pests and flashing lights
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic..._1_66?keywords=pest+repeller&rnid=20930948031

 

[7029 dave]

My old feral cat was the best, he ate them bones an all

 

[7029 dave]

Is that the Esso EV replacement for the tiger in your tank?

Put a gallon in me Alan

 

[Mike Johnson]

The real control is finding where they come in and block it, cat's bringing them in is always fun, I became and expert, wave you hand in front of them and catch them by the scruff of the neck with the other hand, they used to get flying lessons out the back door.

 

[Mikegh]

You hear totally contradictory stories always on cats and repellers

Some say they're great and others say they're useless

 

[Purdy71]

First priority is usually try to keep them out , find out how they're getting in

Some fancy repellers on Amazon
Different frequencies for different pests and flashing lights
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic..._1_66?keywords=pest+repeller&rnid=20930948031

I've got a load of steel wool to shove in gaps as I find them!