There are a few things you need to consider when looking at using an ultrasonic bird or animal deterrent.
A) How it works B) Location C) Type of pest.
Ultrasonics work differently to other bird and pest deterrents, the difference being in that they use a high ultrasonic frequency out of human hearing range. The sound ommmited is very irritating to the birds or other pests such as rodents or possums.
There are many ultrasonic devices to choose from, Commercial products can cover up to 600 square meters for indoor areas eg Quadblaster QB4 or up to 340 square meters for outdoor areas eg Ultrason X.
You can purchase devices with mutiple speakers so that you can customise the coverage you need.
Like with all other bird and pest deterrents, there are certain specifications to meet in order to get the most effective use out of your device. Location plays a large role in this.
Ultrasonic devices work best in enclosed or semi- enclosed areas where there are walls or ceilings that the sound waves can bounce off.
The Ultrason X is a great weatherproof outdoor option and works well in areas such as carparks, barns, loading docks and roofs and can be used to deter pests such as birds, bats, rodents, possums and insects.
Settings need to be adjusted and speakers need to be placed to suit the purpose. For example, with rodent or insect problems, the speakers should be placed low, close to the ground.
Ultrasonic deterrents are an ideal choice when looking for a humane way to rid unwelcome pests.They are low profile, low maintenance and do not harm your pets!