What device would you use for eliminating mice and rats in a large acreage? Can cats get in? Size?
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The Raticator Max is large enough for large packrats, but a cat would not be able to fit in the unit. A small kitten may be able to get in. I am using it on a large acreage and it is still eliminating rats.
650776
I'm not all that impressed with the Raticator. That said, only a kitten might get in. I've heard of squirrels getting zapped. Good luck!
650777
This device did not work for my situation. Never caught a mouse or rat with the device.
1490190
Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
937317
Hi,The yard sentinel absolutely works on mice. Please refer to the "rodents" range marked on the frequency dial.Regards,Rick JDeal republic
285811
Absolutely! I have used it in my garage very successfully. Better to get the mice there rather than in the house.
402642
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.
1568433
Get traps or a cat, it does not work saw a mouse within 1 day. Very disappointed. The smell alone will make you run out of the location.
1043289
In my experience, mice can get into anything. If you have/are afraid you may have mice, you should get one of those gizmos that plugs into an electric outlet and emits ultrasonic rays. The mice don't like the sound. They same to work in our camp in Maine, but, again, I don't think anything is foolproof when it comes to rodents. Sorry.
2009647
I catch a lot of packrats with this trap. No bait needed. Definitely too big for mice but it will (unfortunately) trap some rabbits and golden-mantled ground squirrels (chipmunk size).
1692851
It would be better to get a small box, perhaps 3" X 3" and fill it with cat litter. The mouse will learn to use it in a week or two. Be sure to change the litter frequently.
631572
Victor, I could not get this gadget to work at all. I had it installed facing direct East sun. I ended up trashing it just before I moved from my former home. It just did not keep stray dogs, skunks, raccoons, cats, mice, etc. off my property.
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I'm not sure if this will work on rats since I use it for small mice. I think it would be worth trying and if plugging it into an extension cord be sure to stand the device upright facing the car. This may take a week or few weeks to get rid of mice/rats and once you are rid of problem u decide to unplug the device they may return! Try using the device along with one mothball in every corner of garage. I hope this will help!
340755
I have two problem areas, the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom over the garage. The Pest A Cator Plus 2000 has a pretty big range, but I still needed one in each area. For an RV I think one will do it depending on the size. I'd plug it in closest to the most problem area. You may still hear the mice for a day, but then they're gone. Since I have the two units, there's been no evidence of mice.
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Amazon sells enclosed feeding stations that protect the bait from being accessed by birds, pets and unintended wild animals like rabbits or squirrels. Search on "mouse feeding stations" or consider...http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DFR2LM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid;=2T3X588J78JL2&coliid;=I6U7KOEQC9E8F
1787315
Honestly, I never kept mine long enough to even try... if you have mice problems, get a cat! That's the best advice I can offer because this thing is junk!
2094806
Hard to say, I used it for mice control and it didn't work. Seems to me it should work right away if the sounds from it is suppose to stop the critters from going where you have it.
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Really don't know. Doesn't sound like a good idea. A good mouser cat should do the job.
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Hey Joy,No rodents can't get in .The bennifits of this unit is the compost tea resivoir and spicket.