My house is not very big (1,700 sq. f.), however it has 4 levels. How many units should I install to keep mice away? Thanks.
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Hello , I have a 2600 size home and bought 3 units for basement , first floor and second floor . It has been a few years and still no mice!!!
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I think you might have to install one on each level - unless the floor plan is wide open. Also, get some oil of peppermint - and dab cotton balls with the oil. Place these on the floor around the rooms - smells great and mice hate the smell! This is the double whammy in getting rid of mice!
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I dont live in an apartment building. However, I dont believe it makes any difference. The product works by emitting some sort of sound that is not audible to humans. It was very effective in my kitchen, keeping mice away and now, I have them plugged into other rooms where mice were less of a problem. Have not seen any indication of mice there. We unplug it at times when our cat is roaming around. Also, it makes a slight clicking noise. Using it at night has been effective for us.
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I have three senior dogs. My unit goes 24/7 at one of the higher settings, but to tell you what settings to use, I suggest you tinker around with what will work for your "fur babies." You did not say how many, or if they were dogs or cats. That might make a difference. I do like my unit. Follow the directions on cleaning and I think you will be happy with your gift.Joan
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Hi... I found the Pest A Cator to be very effective. And I only needed one when I thought I'd need two. We heard some scratching inside a few walls in the cold weather and a day, or two, after I plugged one in, no scratching at all even upstairs in the far bedroom. The item will deter mice, etc, from getting inside walls from outside sending high frequency noise through the wires, but is not to be used outside, as it gets plugged in. I'd look at the description given on Amazon about the Pest A Cator and it gives the info you need. I would recommend getting one. PMD
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I would say get two, one for upstairs and one for the first floor. Other than that they work great.
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If you live in an apartment you should have to use to many. I would only put 2 in the kitchen and under the sink. The pest control man said you don't need to use to many only a few where you see the roaches, especially in kitchen.
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I purchased for the inside of a stored camper ( during the winter months only ) I also used "mouse proof " as an added form of protectant. Come spring time open up ( in New England ) the mice and chipmunks had lived in there . Neither worked. Sorry to disappoint you. You would think that an enclosed area would be an ideal situation for both items. I am champagnetom@yahoo.com
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No - each mouse has their own frequency. I have the same setup at my house, no problems.
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Not well. It's basically wood chips in a pouch. If it stays dry it will be fine... I would try covering unit in hardware cloth - it comes in 1/4 inch squares and that should keep out mice.
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Mice probably wouldn't set off this trap, but if you have a lot of rats, you don't even need to bait them. Just set several traps up where the rats travel and you will be amazed at how many you will catch...I know I was!
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The deeper the better. However, I have put several units in hard ground only about 6 inches deep and they still help to keep the rodents away.
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Smart Mouse? Iv'e never had mice escape B4! The only thing I can suggest is to check traps more often so they won't have as long to figure out an escape plan.
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I used this product to keep mice from coming in around the window frames of our lake home. Worked great & totally effective. After using this product I trapped the mice in the cabin and have not had any more in almost 3 years. Don't know about using around heat & food
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Depending on the density of your soil, you could use either 2 or 4 for that size area. Because the density of your soil may be difficult to determine, I'd suggest installing 4, evenly spaced. (The more dense the soil, the better the sound travels.) To insert them into the ground, I've found that using a small garden auger, the same diameter as the Mole Chaser, is a very effective. (I bought mine at a Home Depot.) Drill the hole and slide the Chaser into the opening. A snug fit is good. The alternative to this is digging a larger hole, inserting the Chaser and back-filling. This is less desirable as it allows 'loose' soil to surround the Chaser and diminishes it's sound. The auger method is very clean. A tip: After inserting the batteries into the inner sleeve, DO NOT insert the inner sleeve into the tube and allow it to drop with a thud to the bottom. Doing this may break the circuit board. Lower it hand, all the way until it reaches the bottom. Most important: Change the batteries out at 3 month intervals. Use good quality batteries, e.g., Duracell, and do not use re-chargables. Remember: Rodents will always burrow up to the Chaser immediately after installation giving you the impression that, "They're not afraid of it, it doesn't work!" This is incorrect. Burrowing rodents are territorial and protective of their environment. They will immediately investigate any "intrusion" into their domain. They will eventually find that they can't 'scare' the Chaser away and will become increasingly annoyed at it's constant buzzing. They then leave for more secure and quieter surroundings. Sort of like we do when we live next to lousy neighbors.
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Depends on the number of rooms you have. We have a 2-story, 2-bedroom home and bought 3 traps- one for each bedroom and then one on the main floor. Basically any room where your pets spend most of their time should have one trap. If it's a large open room, two traps in two different spots in the room might be best. Hope it works out!
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I used several bags in our seasonal home and put them in the corners or closets where the mice liked to run. The smell is not overpowering and I used 2 boxes for the lower 600 feet of the home. No mice now for 2 months and I stayed down there for 3 days during hunting season.
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Dear J Z, The best settings on the ET Pest Control for repelling rodents are: Low Range, Variable Pitch, and Cont. Output. Be sure to have the unit plugged in open areas, meaning not behind anything like boxes, dressers, refrigerator, etc. You want the frequencies to travel freely and not just bounce off of objects in its way. Hope this helps!