Electronic Pest Control

[primummobile]

Do those ultrasonic pest control devices you find at hardware stores actually work? I can't find any definitive answers anywhere about it. Specifically, do they repel mice?

I have a problem with mice in my garage, which is attached to the house. I don't want to use poison or traps. I just want them to leave.

[Solfe]

I worked in a hardware store that sold them and they have warnings about rodent pets being affected. I have never seen one operating, but I have never seen one returned.

[primummobile]

Do you know if anyone ever complained about them bothering dogs or cats?

[Swift]

We tried one for mice for a couple of years, had it in the kitchen. I'm unconvinced it did anything, at most it was a mild deterrent. And it didn't seem to bug our cat at the time.

[primummobile]

Ok, I'm going to try one. At worst, I'll be out twenty dollars.

Thanks.

[Solfe]

No, I haven't heard a complain about cats and dogs. I guess they don't affect them.