What would you recommend for a 2 story townhouse at just under 1200 sq feet? I need to use this for mice and squirrels. Thank you
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I used three of these one in basement , main floor and second floor and I haven't seen a mouse all winter. My home is 2500 sq ft and E T pest control works great!!!!!
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Not sure I see much improvement. I ordered 4 units for 3500 house. My major problem is squirrels on the attic. 2 units are placed on the attic, 2 around the house. I do not see mice in the house, but it was not a problem before. I have cat in the house, he used to catch may be 1-2 mice per year I still have ordinary mouse traps on the attic and it would catch 1-2 per month in winter. With those devices - my "mice crop" is definitely reduced, but they are still here :-) But it seems have no effect on squirrels on the attic - I still hear them almost every day.
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We purchased three of these for a single level house of 2700 sq. feet. I put one at either end of the house and one in the garage. We haven't seen any mice since they were installed, so I have to think that they're working great! I was skeptical, but desperate, and it paid off! I would start with two, one at each level. Good luck to you! NS
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I would depend on how many rooms you had. We live in a 2000+ home and put one in all the common areas (both living rooms, kitchen and garage entry). Make sure you follow the instructions and set it at a constant vibration for a few months then switch it so random. For the most part, it has worked for our place. We still had a few that came in months after the use of this item but not like it was before. I would recommend this item but would suggest one for all the common areas. We contacted the owner via phone and he was very helpful with the questions we had about this item. Hope this helps I would depend on how many rooms you had. We live in a 2000+ home and put one in all the common areas (both living rooms, kitchen and garage entry). Make sure you follow the instructions and set it at a constant vibration for a few months then switch it so random. For the most part, it has worked for our place. We still had a few that came in months after the use of this item but not like it was before. I would recommend this item but would suggest one for all the common areas. We contacted the owner via phone and he was very helpful with the questions we had about this item. Hope... » Read More I would depend on how many rooms you had. We live in a 2000+ home and put one in all the common areas (both living rooms, kitchen and garage entry). Make sure you follow the instructions and set it at a constant vibration for a few months then switch it so random. For the most part, it has worked for our place. We still had a few that came in months after the use of this item but not like it was before. I would recommend this item but would suggest one for all the common areas. We contacted the owner via phone and he was very helpful with the questions we had about this item. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I would say get two, one for upstairs and one for the first floor. Other than that they work great.
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I have several of these around my house & one pointing at my car. No more mouse droppings in my car & in the house, the bug problems have almost disappeared. We've set up a separate ET for each major area of the house & it's been working well. Usually by now we're starting to see Carpenter bees ... so far, none!
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Hi Monika, I use this project mainly to deter squirrels from nosing around my bulbs and digging all over the place. I've never used it for mice but I can't help but think that it might work for mice and rats as well because of the ingredients. It seems to work a little for racoons and skunks so if it was me, I would try it and see how it goes. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Take care and all the best to you for the new year.
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Not well. It's basically wood chips in a pouch. If it stays dry it will be fine... I would try covering unit in hardware cloth - it comes in 1/4 inch squares and that should keep out mice.
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I used bricks to make a rodent proof floor under this coop. You could cut a plywood piece to fit the bottom.
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Highly, To be honest with you, it is hard to say since I can not see the nest or where it is at. I can tell you this, I have used the 6.5 HP shop vac to clean outside my basement windows (twigs, spider webs, leaves) as well as to clean my wood burning pellet stove (very fine wood ash) and it has done a wonderful job. It comes with plenty of attachments and a very large diameter hose that can easily handle most normal leaves. The suction power is also very good. I can't say that it will handle what you want it to, but I think that if you have at least 2 1/2 to 3 inches of access between the boulders that with the hose and attachments it should be able to get the job done. The vac also comes with a curved attachment so you may be able to gain access from above using that. My only concern would be what kind of nest and how big the "twigs" and "wood" are. A normal birds nest should not be an issue, even if you have to break it up a little with the attachments or a stick before using the vac. I hope this helps.
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animals, unlike humans, do not need winter clothes; in nature I suspect they just burrow a little hole to live in so just let em outside just a lot further from your house, they'll find a new home before they freeze. If you do get snow, I'd look for a field with a lot of bushes, low trees that would block some snow and leave some open ground. I feel that we get so caught up with the humane thing that we forget mice (and other animals) have fur and are much better adapted to "living in the woods" than most humans; however if you still feel iffy about their winter survival let them be in your home for the winter. IDEA: if you don't like a neighbor, maybe release near his/her house. You got to figure if you just let the mice out in the back yard, they're coming back in because it's easy shelter
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So sorry didn't answer sooner been very busy. Yes I would say you could house your rats in this condo, wires are spaced close enough, but you'll need to put cover over upper tier so their feet won't be damaged. They should have ball with all the room. Good luck & have fun.
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I have no idea. I use this in my attic, I live out in the country, and mice and rats are a big issue. They nest in walls, etc and tear up drywall, wood etc.
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Yes, this should be perfectly fine for a mouse colony. In fact, the size of this habitat is probably better suited for mice than gerbils or larger hamsters.
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Assuming you have decent insulation, you will need about 6 watts of heating power per sq foot. Electric baseboards pump out about 250watts per linear foot.12 x 12 = 144 sq ft * 6 W/sq ft = 864W required.This 6' baseboard outputs 1500W. So you are more than good.
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I would not recommend this unit for such a large area.I would use traps where activity is noted.
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I live in the northeast. There are a lot of open sewer pipes with leaves. Mice will make a home. Try to find dry areas.
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I would say about 2500-5000 square feet. I live in an end of unit town house so I did my yard, common area between my other neighbor, did his front/back yard and the neighbor directly next to me as well. If you have a big area I would get two.
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I agree with J. Cook. Not nearly big enough with the exception of a baby rat.Works very well for mice as other reviews save one (overweight mice comment) say.Perhaps their overweight mice are really rats?!!!
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I used one with great results and I own 3+ acres. Just place one trao away from your 800 sq foot garden as so you don't attract beetles to your garden. One will work but you can use two.
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I thought I read somewhere where each metered covered so many square feet. If you don't have enough to cover your entire house the rodents will Mirgrate to a room or area not covered. Found this out the hard way.
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i dont really think so. it is a very low frequency that runs thru your electrical wiring in your home, garage or barn. we use 2 units in a small barn 22 x 28 and it helps w/ mice somewhat. however this time of year it is most difficult to keep any kind of critters outside. but they do make an "outside" unit for the yards... you may want to try that..... good luck!!!