Life would be so much easier if there was a magical cure-all for every situation –  are you sick? Drink this and you’ll feel better immediately. Do you want to lose weight? Just take this supplement and you’ll shed all the pounds you want within 2 weeks!

When it comes to pest control solutions, that’s essentially what ultrasonic pest repellents claim to be: just turn it on and the pests will go running. However, it’s not quite as simple as that, as things rarely are in the real world.

How the Devices Claim to Work

The idea behind these devices is that harsh, unpleasant sounds will drive rodents and insects away from an area in search of a more habitable place. After all, if someone were to play harsh sounds throughout your house 24/7, you’d probably go crazy and want to get out as well.

These ultrasonic pest repellents emit sound frequencies above 20,000 Hz so that humans can’t hear them, but rodents and insects can. They are intended to be placed in infested areas like attics, garages, and basements to drive any pests out.

Mixed Results

However, there are many issues surrounding ultrasonic pest repellents. First, they have a very limited range. Sounds are easily stifled by walls and nearby objects, so they need to be placed in an area with few obstructions. It also means that the pests may flee from one area of your house to another where they can’t hear the noises. In addition, there is evidence from a Kansas State University study which shows that they don’t even work on some animals, so you can never be sure that they will solve your problem. This makes ultrasonic devices fall short of their lofty goal as a total pest control solution.

Though many will attest to the success of these devices, there is no hard scientific evidence to back up ultrasonic pest repellents. This is the biggest hurdle for the repellents, and until there are credible studies conducted with conclusive results, their status will be shaky at best.

A Comprehensive Pest Control Solution

If you want pests like rats and roaches out of your house for good, ultrasonic pest repellents aren’t the way to go. You need a comprehensive solution, like Heron’s Pest Max service. We will thoroughly inspect your house for pests, take detailed notes for you, and form a treatment and prevention plan. With our service, you get 6 complete home treatments, as well as free follow-up visits whenever necessary. You will never have to deal with ants, bed bugs, roaches, fleas, spiders, ticks, wasps, rats, mice, and many other pesky critters in your house any longer. The bottom line is we get the job done, and done right. If you aren’t satisfied, we offer 100% money-back guarantee. Give us a call today at 1.887.772.0826 for a free same-day inspection!