Would this chase raccoons or other critters out of a crawl space?
1574606
I didn't find it remotely effective against mice, so I can't imagine it would be effective against anything larger.
1574607
No. I have had a few issues with them now.. My son still has bugs and we keep his space very clean. You cannot tell if they actually work and I do believe I got a few duds. I do not recommend it for small animals like a racoon. Get yourself a live trap!
1574608
I don't think so... in my opinion the frequency it projects would probably not affect larger critters, but that would probably be a question for the manufacturer.
1574609
Since the Pest-a-Cator doesn't affect dogs, I'm not sure if it would be effective on raccoons or 'possums. I read that it will deter squirrels in attics if set up properly, however. Try contacting the manufacturer via their web site (also see their FAQ's); perhaps they can give you a better idea if the product might work for raccoons. It has worked well for our mouse problem!
1574610
I don't know if it is designed to deter larger animals. The only animals we have had trouble with is mice, for which this device is excellent.
1574611
Hi Aubin, sorry I am late with this response. I have used this item for inhouse only. I keep it mainly for rats and mice which knock on wood has solved my problem. Also works for spiders but I highly doubt this is powerfull enough to work on raccoons ------I don't think those guys are bothered by anything. You can use them in a garage but I think the capacity of what they keep away is limited. These are great for inhouse-----I do change them every 5-6 months.
1574612
I haven't had experience with such a large animal in the crawl space using the Pest A Cator at home. Although we have had raccoons nest and raise babies in the walls at our office. The only way we got rid of them was with using live traps and then moving them miles and miles away where no other buildings or homes exist. We found that they used the ducts to traverse along under the roof of the metal building and then decided on coming down the walls to find a home inside the walls. You have to find and close their access point. They chatter a lot and sound quite cute inside the walls, but we had to cut open the drywall at the baseboard and coax them out with food inside the live trap. We just heard that another raccoon fell through the ceiling of the neighboring office, crashed and broke things while falling and then was so scared ripped up the office! Their little fingers can open just about anything a human can.
1299217
The short answer no, the flaps of material fan out on the ground, even if attached to the ground a racoon could still get under it.
1212732
The diameter of the pole is 2", the baffle's widest part on top is 8" and it narrows down to about 4" on the bottom. I don't see why the baffle wouldn't stop raccoons as they are climbers rather than squirrels (jumpers) The baffle would throw them off. But there are some really smart critters out there so I wouldn't 100% guarantee a raccoon couldn't figure out how to get above the baffle but I would think it would be difficult.
1447193
A large boar raccoon did a number on my trap. I can't give a specific answer except that it took a lot of tweaking of the trip rod and the hinge loops on the pad to get it working again.
290181
It didn't work for skunks. It attracts cats like crazy! Don't know about raccoons, but I doubt it.
1212734
Pole diameter is approx 2", baffle is 4.5" at bottom & 8" at top seam. We don't have a problem with raccoon's in are area, but I think it could deter them. Good luck!
623586
I do not think so; those raccoons are pretty clever. The "lock" is a lift and release mechanism which I think they could get.
623587
I think it would be ok but I would not let the raccoon watch you when you get food out...they are very smart! We had scooter years ago and it got out of his cage and disappeared. We always suspected my husband lol but he never would fess up!
779072
Yes, it will it has taken out several squirrels as well as other pesky animals from 30 feet. no good for long distances but within 35 to 50 feet you should be fine.
989216
I have never had a raccoon in my house or attic but I'd imagine it might work on raccoons if set on the highest frequency. This is the best product around as far as I'm concerned. I have recommended it to all my friends and neighbors and not a single complaint.
730432
Since we don't currently have raccoons here, I don't know if it would deter them.
2039429
I would not consider it rodent, raccoon, or bear resistant. The old GI steel ammo cans will be more reliable for your purpose.
1491904
The company advertises that this device can be used in a garage area, so a crawl space should be ok, but i would recommend contacting the company directly just to make sure. Its an electrical device, so it should always be kept dry. http://www.victorpest.com/store/mouse-control/ultrasonics?gclid=CKXsqZ7Ci7YCFYje4AodMkoAyg
2146893
My guess would be limited effectiveness, as the ultrasound bounces off of walls in a confined space. Only if the critter was very close to the device outdoors would they be affected.
1139002
It will catch anything that will go in it. We caught a squirrel, two raccoons, two opossums but no armadillo, which was the main reason for buying it. It is roomy so if you can find one smaller it will work as well. Hope this helps you.
482308
It can absolutely be used in a basement, that is where I use mine. I don't know however, about crawl-spaces.
1016116
I only used it for Deer? As for the raccoons, I'm sorry to say, I haven't a clue, but if you have Deer in addition to the Coons, this only works in a very limited area, of travel for Deer, and they simply step around the area it's put out in, I would imagine, if you do attempt to use it for Coons, and have an entry exit point, not too large it may work for you? Sorry wish I could have been more informative. I do not recommend this product for Deer!