Comments on: ELECTRONIC INSECT & RODENT REPELLERS

By: John Rigby

John Rigby — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:48:54 +0000

Wow, I never knew heard about electronic insect and rodent repellers before. That’s pretty interesting…

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:24:43 +0000

I have spoken to a number of retailers, including national chains in the UK after buying one of these whole house repellers that supposedly send electromagnetic pulses around the wiring. They all claim they work, they all claim they are safe for people and pets, and are safe and wont damage computers or electrical equipment.

HOWEVER, when you ask them, none of the folk who sell these electronic and electromagnetic rat repellers can tell you how what the electromagetic pulse is, what frequency, etc, or how it works, none can provide any scientific proof of efficacy, and more worryingly, none of those I asked can provide any proof that this has been tested to prove that the electromagnetic pulses dont adversely affect computers or electronic equipment.

I either got rebuffed, told that this is the responsibility of the manufacturers.

One of the managers at one retailers told me they were quit sceptical when they firts came in, and always offer a refund if people want to send them back, and say “manufacturrs claim”. We had a quite a light hearted conversation, laughing about whether they were any better than elephant powder (seen any elephants since you sarted using it?) or snake oil…

are the claims these retailers make legal? are they allowed to rely on the manufacturers claims and not have to do any testing themselves if they make these claims on their websites? who knows, may depend on the country…

personally I wish I hadnt bought mine, and wont plug it in until the manufacturer can tell me what the electromagnetic pulse is, what evidence they have it works, and what testing has ben done to prove it wont stuff up my computers or hard drives.

gaaah!

By: Peter Damiani

Peter Damiani — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:41:22 +0000

I bought one of these from Tandy ( intertan ) who I thought to be a reputable firm ! The device made absolutely no difference what ever to anything , it was even supposed to modulate the house wiring with an electro magnetic pulse , all psuedo science though !!
We certainly live and learn don’t we ?

By: Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:53:49 +0000

Hi,
We bought one of these devices for our home and quickly got rid of it as our 5 month old puppy got very sick. He started vomitting 12 hours after turning the device on and stopped eating. After a vet visit, a needle and anti-biotics he is now recovering. I would not suggest one of these if you have small pets inside. They are not safe.

By: James

James — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:33:20 +0000

Patrick
It is true, many people do buy these devices. But, are these many people obtaining insect control by using the device?
Many Universities and independent researchers have trialled these devices, and NOT one has been able to give them the thumbs up.
Pest control firms would be utilising these devices as part of their IPM strategy if they were a useful tool!
I note from your web site that you sell these devices.

By: Pest Control

Pest Control — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:41:26 +0000

Hi ya,

Many people seem to be using these new electronic devices now to deal with pest problems as they are generally more humane and are easier for the person to deal with.

Patrick

By: Peter Vilson

Peter Vilson — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:56:57 +0000

Hi
I have bought one of these type of products in the past for my office which was next to a take-away. We had lots of mice and cockroaches in the office. The one i got was a waste of time because i saw cockroaches and mice in the office when it was on.