Pest control: frequently asked questions

How long does it take for the electronic pest repellers take to work?

All methods of pest control, be it trapping, poisoning or repelling, can take variable amounts of time to succeed. This is due to the fact that an infestation of any kind can be present for a multitude of reasons. In most cases our customers find that their pest problem has either fully cleared or dramatically reduced within 2-4 weeks; however, in some cases it can take as long as 6 weeks. The Bite Shield works immediately.

My home is not a detached property, is this a problem?

It can be. If you live in a semi-detached home, an apartment, or a terraced house you may have to consider your neighbours. Regardless of what pest control method you or a professional pest control company employ, you are still likely to suffer from occasional pest activity if your neighbour continues to provide an environment conducive to pest life and reproduction. There is nothing anyone or any product can do about this. Pest repellers create a hostile environment that the pests would rather not be in and to this end you will be employing the best way of keeping your property pest free.

How can I tell if the pest repellers are working?

Quite simply the pest will go away, but there are other ways. The units have LED’s to indicate that the unit is functioning correctly. You may also experience an increase in pest activity within the first few weeks of use. This is due to the effects of the unit disorientating and agitating the pests. So hostile will your home become, that the pests may enter the property from cavity walls or loft areas, in an attempt to escape. It is important to stress that this does not happen very often.

My PR30-3C ultrasonic units are making a noise. Is this normal?

Yes, the ultrasonic units make a slight clicking noise whilst moving through the varying frequencies.