ELECTRONIC PEST CONTROL

[ginger dave 63]

Do those plug in electronic gadgets for rodents actually work, if so would it be safe to plug in my shed as my ferret cages are very close and I was wondering if they could hurt the ferrets, regards DAVE

[trappa 518]

Dave, through my experiences the electronic gadgets DONT work. I tried some and it didnt work one bit.

[ginger dave 63]

I was given one of these things off me mate who got them off QVC, got a few mice under shed so thought id give it a go, but if it was any detriment to my ferrets it would go in the bin, DAVE

[ChrisJones 7,975]

Do those plug in electronic gadgets for rodents actually work, if so would it be safe to plug in my shed as my ferret cages are very close and I was wondering if they could hurt the ferrets, regards DAVE

Many of these devices promise the earth. I've yet to find one that has and I've tested plenty, through work. I've found cockroaches inside the housing, I've seen mice sat on top of them and I've seen rats gnawing on the corners of them.

 

If you find one that fulfils what it promises let me know because you'll make me a fortune.

 

I reckon your best bet is setting traps. Repellents don't work. Poisons will work but you risk the ferrets eating the dead carcasses should one of your targets keel over. As your ferrets are much smaller than dogs, and far more likely to eat dead mice/rats, the risk of secondary poisoning is much higher. Set traps and check them daily, keep any loose feed, sealed up in plastic tubs. Clean up spills as soon as they occur, with both feed and liquids. Also check your shed for any obvious signs of rodent entry. Rats are much easier to keep out than mice but if your shed is like a sieve then you might as well lay a buffet on for them.

 

Also I wouldn't feed dead rodents to the ferrets as you don't know whether any of your neighbours are using poisons, either themselves or with a contractor/local authority.

 

An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.

[ginger dave 63]

Thanks for that Chris, it looks like its back to the "LITTLE NIPPERS" then, thanks all, DAVE