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?
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!
I’ve heard a soft, barely-there high-pitched hum from mine at night, but it could just be tinnitus kicking in. Anyone else notice anything like that?
In my case, the repeller had a two-tone beep when it powered on, but after that, nothing, not even with my dog’s better hearing.
Funny, My teen heard it and complained first. Turns out she’s just extra sensitive. I can’t hear squat, even with the same setup.
I placed one in my home office and never noticed any sound. But @UltraSoundsOff, you might be onto something, maybe we’re just hyper-aware in quiet spaces?
I’ve tried holding my phone mic up to it, nothing shows up on the spectrum analyzer app. That said, I don’t trust cheap electronics!
My cat flinches when it turns on even though I don’t hear anything. Does that mean something’s audible on some level or just the mechanics?
@PitchPerfectPete That’s absolutely possible, individual hearing varies so much. I always test with tone gen apps to double-check what I should hear at certain frequencies.
Heads up, some people do report ringing ears from these, even if it’s technically ‘inaudible.’ Might just be a side effect of the high-frequency emissions.