10 Best

Ultrasonic Pest Repellers

of April 2024

Ultrasonic pest repellers are relatively new in the market, but they are getting increasingly popular for household pest control. The pest repellers emit sounds at a frequency that is too high for large mammals to hear, but audible enough for pests (like rodents and insects). They work on electricity, and some of them need to be plugged in. But, for outdoor use, you’ll also find solar-powered models. The sound released by the device causes an audiogenic seizure response in the pests--they become disoriented and confused, and if they don’t run away, they might eventually even convulse and die from a brain hemorrhage.

Using an ultrasonic pest repeller is an eco-friendly alternative for pest control. Compared to the traditional pest control methods, using poisons or traps, there are not so many brands of the repeller available. But, since they’re safer for the environment, or if you have children or pets in the house, they may soon become the preferred choice.

You’ll find ultrasonic pest repellers for either indoor and outdoor use:

• Outdoor use: These repellers are affordable and safe to use around people. They emit the ultrasonic signal to a greater distance, so as to be suitable for outdoor use. A good example is the ultrasonic bird repellant, which helps you control any bird or insect pests. The only setback is that it will also get rid of beneficial insects. It doesn't affect household pets like dogs and cats. If you have a pet bird, you might have a problem using an outdoor ultrasonic repeller.

• Indoor: Most ultrasonic pest repellers in the market are for indoor purposes. They are not as strong as outdoor repellers, because they only function in getting rid of household pests like insects or rodent pets.

• Cars: They help get rid of a wide array of pests in your automobile. For larger vehicles, you should go for more effective car repeller models.

• Multi-packs: Ultrasonic pest repellers often come in multi-packs, allowing you to place several around your house. This makes them cost-effective. For example, the Desirez2Door Ultrasonic Pest Repeller comes in a six-pack, and each one can cover an area of 2000 square feet.

• Installation: The indoor repellers are the easiest to install--you just have to find a strategic location where you have a pest infestation and plug them in. If you need a pest repellant for a car or boat, it might have a more challenging installation process. Consult the instruction manual to make sure you install them properly.

• Frequency: The devices have varying levels of ultrasonic waves that they emit. Repellers with higher frequencies will less likely harm other animals in your homes except for the insects and rodents that they’re meant to target. Repellers with lower frequencies are recommended for outdoor purposes, as they can hurt your house pets and other animals. Many repellers will convert the frequency of their signal from time to time so that pests won’t become accustomed to the sound. That’s a desirable feature, as in the FitFort Pest Repeller.

• Range: The common ultrasonic pest repellers are powerful enough to cover 1200 sq. ft. Some pest repellers are more powerful and can cover up to 5000 sq. ft. The choice you go for is dependent on the size of the infested area.

• Night light: Some repellers have an indicator light to let you know that they are working. Some of these indicators can also serve as a night light, especially in the case of outdoor pest repellers.

• MaxMoxie Ultrasonic Pest Repeller is easy to use, and it is safe around kids and pests. It comes in a pack of two repellers. They are effective for deterring rodents, roaches, spiders, bed bugs, mosquitoes, and ants. It has a nightlight feature that produces a soft glow in the dark. The repeller has a frequency of 20 kHz to 60 kHz and has a range of 1200 sq. ft. The repeller can last for five to six years.

• Bell + Howell Ultrasonic Pest Repeller is a pack containing six devices, in three different sizes. The smaller-sized devices are so that you can place them in hard-to-reach places. The medium sizes are suitable for hallways and basements, and the large-sized devices are appropriate for the rooms. It is effective against ants, cockroaches, spiders, and rats. It is easy to install and affordable.

• WahooArt makes a corded ultrasonic pest repeller that can cover a range of 2000 sq. ft. A single device comes with four emitters making it suitable to cover a home. It takes two weeks of use to start seeing results.