Hey everyone!
I’ve been looking into ultrasonic pest repellers as a way to deal with some critters around my home. There seems to be a lot of buzz about them being effective against pests like mice and insects. However, I’ve come across conflicting information about whether humans can actually hear the sounds they emit.
From what I’ve gathered, ultrasonic sounds are typically above the frequency range of human hearing (20 kHz and above). But I’ve heard some claims that certain people, especially those with sensitive hearing, can detect these sounds.
I’ve been using one for about six months, and I can’t say I’ve heard anything. I definitely don’t think humans can hear them, but I can’t tell if they’re effective yet. It’s hard to measure that!
Same here! I haven’t noticed any weird sounds, but I did catch a mouse in a trap shortly after I set it up. Might be a coincidence, though. Has anyone else had results?
I think results can vary widely. I read that ultrasonic waves can be disrupted by walls and furniture, which may diminish their effectiveness.
As for hearing them, I’d say most people won’t hear them. But I remember one time I was at a pet store and they had one running— I felt a slight buzzing sensation. Maybe I’m just super sensitive?
Interesting! I wonder if pets can hear them too. I have a dog that seems to react oddly sometimes.
Yeah, dogs can hear higher frequencies than we can, so they might pick up on it. I’ve heard my dog barking at nothing before—could’ve been that!
I read a study that said the effectiveness of these devices is still under debate. Some researchers claim they can work, while others say there’s no significant data to support that claim.
That’s what I’ve been finding too! It seems like there are just as many skeptics out there. Anyone have links to studies?
Here’s a link to a review article I found: Ultrasonic Pest Control: A Review — It goes into both sides of the argument really well!
Honestly, I think traditional methods still work best. Traps and natural repellents have been more effective for me than these gadgets.
That’s a fair point. I guess it really depends on what you’re dealing with. Some pests might be more susceptible than others!
I agree! Plus, you can’t beat the satisfaction of catching them yourself!