Ours is being triggered (blinking red) but no dead rats. Any ideas?
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Not sure. Some of the critters may just be lucky - for a while. I've had it happen, but I eventually get them......
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Sometimes the food is sitting on the strips. Switched to cat food, made sure it was sitting to the rear of the device and it worked without blinking. Also, blinking could also be the device had a "trip" occasion, but mouse could have still gotten free.....so red light usually means something created the electrical interruption and the red light illuminate. Ne patent.
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If the lights blink red and green, its OKKeep some mice poison near your waste bucket. I just bought another one. They are inexpensive and last.
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Dear App Lover, To test the ET Pest Control you press the test button on top of the unit. On the ET, there should be 1 red blinking light and 2 green constant stay on lights. The red blinking light indicates that the ET is working properly. The 2 green constant stay on lights indicate that each left & right speakers are working properly. If you don't see any lights then there is something wrong with the unit and we will replace it. If you could email us at Amazon with your order # so we can get your replacement ET coming!
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Make sure you have charged the top of the feeder. It will have a green onsite near the off/on switch. To test it touch the feeder and push the remote button. You should get a slight shock if it is working!
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FYI - Mine started doing this after almost 4 years...We just disassembled and found a family of flies living in motion sensor - like 10 of them, alive. Dumped them, put it back together, and the strobing has stopped. FLIES! REALLY? yes...
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Mine was dead also, but I took a paperclip opened up and did the reset several times and it worked and it turned back on and is working fine right now.
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Mine seems to zap regardless, if I press the red button or not. But you are correct, you are meant to hold down the red button to zap the critters!
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I'd first make sure they're actually functioning. Are both red and green lights on? Green light is the important one and should be on now and again; not all the time, but should certainly be on once in a while. If not, your unit is defective. If Red isn't on, it's not working correctly (power issues, etc.). One should actually be sufficient for one level according to Pest Offense's web site by the way. I'd suggest contacting them though if the lights are working as you aren't doing anything wrong. These are a simple plug in the wall and forget about it product. Their web site is http://pestoffense.com/ Best of luck! I'd first make sure they're actually functioning. Are both red and green lights on? Green light is the important one and should be on now and again; not all the time, but should certainly be on once in a while. If not, your unit is defective. If Red isn't on, it's not working correctly (power issues, etc.). One should actually be sufficient for one level according to Pest Offense's web site by the way. I'd suggest contacting them though if the lights are working as you aren't doing anything wrong. These are a simple plug in the wall and forget about it product. Their web site is... » Read More I'd first make sure they're actually functioning. Are both red and green lights on? Green light is the important one and should be on now and again; not all the time, but should certainly be on once in a while. If not, your unit is defective. If Red isn't on, it's not working correctly (power issues, etc.). One should actually be sufficient for one level according to Pest Offense's web site by the way. I'd suggest contacting them though if the lights are working as you aren't doing anything wrong. These are a simple plug in the wall and forget about it product. Their web site is http://pestoffense.com/ Best of luck! « Show Less
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I think I solved it. Once you clean it as the manual says you need to reset the system. With it plugged in but NOT turned on, put a paperclip or something in the reset button and press the (I think) Timer button. Should work then. The reset procedure I just described is in the manual right after the cleaning instructions.Thats funny V. Montez, I did the same thing - put it away for a cpl months and finally decided to tackle that damn blinking red light. Its all working well now!
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I have been getting field mice, which are a lot smaller than rats. I have been getting one per night and throwing it away in the morning when I check the unit. I dump out the dead mouse and dog kibbles, then dispose of the mouse and put the same dog kibble back in to the trap. I am uncertain whether the unit will kill two or more mice at a time. I suggest that you call the rep at 800-737-8927 to find your answer. If you killed one rat, that would fill up the unit.
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I had the same problem 4 pounds and still NO DEAD MICE !!! I will try another more potent poison 0.005% does not kill only feed em'.
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Jup, mine does the same. When a rat has been electrocuted the light will flash. We're up to rat 14 still on the same set of batteries.
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My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm almost instantly. My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm... » Read More My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm almost instantly. « Show Less
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The red light blinking is low toner indicator. Make sure you removed the paper strip.
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I had this problem. Bought a new battery on ebay and charged and the blinking went away. I thought the problem was solved but after shooting 10 minutes of video the camera is dead. Neither battery works so I think the camera is defective.
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If it is in working order the green light will blink once when you turn it on. When a rat is in the trap the green light will blink until you turn it off to remove the remains.
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That is odd. Did you let it sit for a while? I remember blinking lights for sometime before the constant green light came on.I'd contact Amazon or the manufacturer to see if you can exchange it. Personally, I love mine and even gave one to my best friend for her birthday.