How to choose an ultrasonic mole repeller, review of models

How to choose?

There are a large number of ultrasonic mole repellers on the market. They work effectively, but you need to understand how they work and how to choose the right device. The device must be installed deep enough in the ground so that it does not fall out. Then the signal will be good. The cap must be installed above the ground so that it does not flood during rain.

You need to insert batteries or rechargeable batteries into the repeller. The average operating time is about 3 months; in the future, you need to charge the battery or change the battery. You can also buy a solar-powered device.

Expert opinion

Torsunov Pavel Maksimovich

If you choose a solar-powered model, you need to make sure that the sun is bright enough. The operating time on a full charge is only 48 hours. However, there is no need to think about when to change the battery; the device operates efficiently and does not require monitoring.

In winter, the repeller must be removed from the ground. The first effect can be seen after 2 - 3 weeks; at first the moles can continue to dig the ground.

Does your garden need protection from moles?

Very! Not really

Here's what you need to pay attention to when choosing a device:

• Radius of action . Usually it is about 400 meters, but if it is longer, it is good. The farther from the epicenter, the weaker the signal, so moles can continue to dig in the ground on the outskirts of the repeller's action.
• Impact on domestic animals . It is necessary to read the instructions to understand how dangerous it is for them. It is harmless to humans, since our hearing organs do not perceive ultrasonic signals.
• Availability of solar panels or powered by batteries and accumulators . The first models are the most popular among consumers.
• Water protection level . It may be protected against splashes or large amounts of water. The latter is relevant during prolonged and heavy rains.

These are the main nuances that you need to pay attention to. In this case, it is possible to create a device with your own hands, but its efficiency will be lower, since it will be difficult to achieve good ultrasonic coverage.

The work is that ultrasound propagates from the device over a certain distance. The moles hear it, it makes them uncomfortable, so they leave the area. It is worth noting that the product also repels snakes, mice, shrews and other pests that respond to ultrasound.

Types of bedbug repellers: we classify the abundance of products

The most common types of insect repellents on the market are the following:

• Ultrasonic - these devices are designed to scare away bedbugs through high-frequency sounds, which, as manufacturers assume, should create very uncomfortable living conditions for parasites in the house. Electronic repellers of this type were the first to appear on the market, and therefore today their low efficiency is already well known, and manufacturers, due to falling sales and customer distrust, are forced to switch to a new invention...

• Magnetic resonance repellers, also known as electromagnetic ones, whose action is explained by the emission of electromagnetic waves, the frequency of which resonates with the frequency of electromagnetic oscillations of the bedbug’s nervous system and has a destructive effect on its body. Agree, this description itself smacks of anti-scientific nonsense in the style of dietary supplement sellers, and the effectiveness of electromagnetic bedbug repellers themselves in practice turns out to be the same as that of ultrasonic agents. That is, practically zero.

• Aromatic repellers, also called fumigators, are products in which a special solution or aromatic plate smolders when heated in a spiral, emitting an odor unpleasant for bedbugs (and other domestic insects). Of all the household repellers, only this group contains truly effective products.

However

There are both electromagnetic and ultrasonic repellers that are truly effective against bedbugs. These include, for example, some models of repellers against rats and moles. However, these drugs are so strong that they also irritate the human nervous system. As checks show, powerful repellents lead to headaches among residents of the premises, stress, insomnia and other disorders.

Simply put, these means scare away all living things that fall within the range of their signal. It is strictly prohibited to use such devices in residential premises and, especially, in bedrooms, from which bedbugs need to be repelled in the first place.

Tornado OZV.01

This is a good device that needs to be installed every 30 - 40 meters to effectively combat moles. Ultrasound allows you to repel pests, but the first result of the gadget’s activity can be seen after a couple of weeks. At first, moles will dig holes without noticing the effects of this device.

Here are the main characteristics of Tornado 03B.01:

• Mains voltage 6V.
• Operating frequencies 400 Hz.

• The effective area is 1,000 sq. m.
• A solar battery is used.

The disadvantages include the fact that the repeller must be removed from the ground for the winter. At the slightest frost it fails. Repairing it is more expensive than buying a new one.

The best mole repeller according to gardeners' reviews

Moles are a real problem for gardeners. Small pests are capable of digging up huge areas in a few days. Does the market offer us many different devices to help fight moles? Which one to choose, what are its features?

Based on reviews of mole repellers from people from gardeners-readers of our magazine, we have compiled a unique rating of devices that will help you decide on the choice of the most effective

The leader in our rating, in terms of the number of positive reviews, was the Tornado device from a domestic manufacturer (more details about the TORNADO manufacturer’s products here -)

in the photo there is a mole repeller Tornado OZV02

Reviews of mole repellers TORNADO

A neighbor told us about this scarecrow, who started out simply catching moles, and then bought this little device. Well, my parents didn’t really trust such technology. And I decided to save their dacha. I bought several pieces (as per the instructions) and installed them myself. I will say that there were no squeaking sounds (the emitting element is located 20 centimeters deep underground). I can’t say that the moles disappeared right away, but literally after a week or two there were 2 times fewer mounds! I carried out the entire operation in the spring and I will say frankly that the moles did not bother us all summer, they even disappeared from the kindergarten and yard!

Timur

We probably bought the tornado out of desperation! We tried different things and even poisoned these parasites. There was an effect, but only short-term, until the new generation came from the forest! We bought foreign devices, but they turn out to be too delicate. Either obstacles on the site interfere with them, or they constantly need to change the batteries. But the Tornado is made for our man. Firstly, the batteries can be changed without removing the repeller from the ground, and secondly, it is reliable and very effective. At first we bought one device, and when after 7-8 days the moles disappeared from the lawn, we bought 4 more for our garden. It works great, and you don't have to kill anyone! Olya

We chose Tornado because it works in autonomous mode for a long time - for us it worked for almost 3 months without changing batteries. It’s just that our dacha is far away and we want the land to be protected from moles even without us. We are completely satisfied with the purchase. Nikolay

An honorable second place rightfully went to a set of RemiLing devices (4 pcs) “6 acres”

In the photo there is a RemiLing kit (4 pcs) “6 acres” from moles

Reviews of ultrasonic mole repellers RemiLing

We bought a set (there are 4 repellers) for our country house. When they were building, they didn’t pay attention to the dug up yard, and when they already ordered landscape design, they were simply horrified by the destroyed compositions. We read reviews online and settled on RemiLing. It turns out to be much cheaper than buying, for example, a dozen ordinary repellers - we have a very large area. In general, they dug them around the house. I will say right away that there really was an effect. It seems to me that new mounds no longer appeared on the second day. We were closely monitoring whether they would appear or not - we are very glad that the device really turned out to be effective. There are no moles, but there is a problem in the neighboring area - they probably moved there, and we also dug up nets to protect against these parasites, just to be sure. Danil

We bought this kit, the manufacturer told everything very convincingly. At first, only one device was installed on the lawn, and even alone it coped with the task! And only then they protected the garden. 2 months passed and I didn’t see a single mound. Alina

We live in a village and we have moles. During the season we simply dug through everything we could. And, most importantly, they ruined half the harvest. The children gave us RemiLing and told us how to install it. We did everything according to the instructions, we didn’t hear any sounds, but the moles really disappeared somewhere. And I forgot: it seems to me that the rats and mice went with them for company. Probably, these rodents are also afraid of the device. By the way, we planned to buy another set for the land around the house, but it wasn’t necessary. The scare worked over a long distance, however, we had no obstacles in the way of its actions. But it has no effect on livestock. Very pleased. Anastasia Semenovna

The best mole repeller according to gardeners' reviews is a universal device!

A model that many users value for its reliability and versatility is Sweeney's. This is a set of two repellers that protects against moles, gophers, mole crickets, etc. Made in USA. Coverage - 1400 m2.

in the photo is a set of Sweeney's repellers (USA)

This repeller was recommended to us by friends who are involved in the practice. It turns out that only 2 pieces of Sweeney's are enough for a plot of 15 acres! We were impressed and decided to try it. I’ll say right away that we were attracted by the fact that the repeller runs on batteries (which is inexpensive, and has a battery life of almost 6 months). Here is our result: after 4-5 days no new holes were seen in the ground. But literally after a couple of weeks the moles simply disappeared! No sounds from his activities are heard. Here's another thing: it says that it works better in damp soil, and it was just raining here, maybe that's why it coped with the task so quickly. In any case, we are satisfied and can recommend to others!

Lena and Slavik

We bought a set for a country hotel. We have great lawns, but the moles were just destroying them day after day. They dug in nets, caught them, even treated them with strong chemicals - the effect is questionable. But Sweeney's helped very quickly, and drove away the other “neighbors.” It seems to me that both martens and gophers have disappeared. Satisfied with the investment, very profitable and easy to use. And the manufacturer gives a guarantee of up to 5 years

Vladislav Sergeevi

Reviews of solar-powered mole repellers

The photo shows a solar-powered repeller TORNADO OZV.03

We bought RemiLing solar powered. By the way, we used a regular one with batteries before, it’s really good. We decided that such a device was more reliable - there was no need to worry that it would stop working. There are no moles, the device works, in general we are happy with everything, and we continue to use this particular brand. And also - it has a fairly large range of action, even more than stated in the instructions.

Kostya

In kindergarten there were moles right on the playground! We consulted with the teachers and decided to fight, because the baby is crawling into holes, what if there are some infections and it’s a pity for the lawns. We chose solar-powered RemiLing. It’s safer for children – they won’t be able to pull it out and put it in their mouth, it doesn’t make harmful sounds and there’s no chemicals involved! Our dads buried everything according to the instructions and after about 10 days they didn’t find a single mound. We are very glad that we trusted the users and bought just such a repeller.

Christina

Published: 05/25/2016

EcoSniper LS-997R

This gadget is quite powerful and can repel moles over an area of ​​up to 1,500 square meters. meters. Can be used on any site, regardless of soil density. Moreover, the effectiveness of repelling does not depend on weather conditions. That is, you need to provide the gadget with high-quality batteries so that it works under the sun and during rain.

Here are the characteristics of the EcoSniper LS-997R:

• Operates on batteries D, R20, L20.
• Operating area 1,500 sq. meters.

• The body is made of metal.

The disadvantages include the lack of solar panels. That is, the user needs to ensure that they always have sufficient power reserves. If they sit down, the efficiency of ultrasound propagation drops significantly. Because of this, moles may return to the site.

Ecosniper LS-997M

Another popular model from this manufacturer. The ability to change the frequency does not allow the moles to adapt to the effects of the repeller, so they leave the area forever.

Here are the main advantages of the device:

• Covers an area of ​​up to 1,500 square meters. meters.
• The body is made of plastic and metal, so the gadget is lightweight.

• Frequency range 300 – 400 Hz.
• Strengthening vibrations mechanically.

Among the disadvantages, it can be noted that the repeller does not work at low temperatures, and it also requires 4 non-standard class D batteries.

Sweeneys

Sweeneys units have proven their effectiveness. No more than three devices are needed to protect an area. This allows you to obtain a uniform distribution of the ultrasonic signal so that the moles definitely do not return. It is especially important that maximum pressure appears in the signal intersection zone, so moles are not comfortable there. If you install only one gadget, then they can gradually approach the epicenter.

Here are the benefits of Sweeneys repellers:

• Protects an area of ​​up to 700 square meters. meters.
• Pulses are emitted at equal intervals of 30 seconds.

• Includes two waterproof stems.

Disadvantages include the relatively short range, non-standard D-class batteries, of which 6 are needed for two devices, and the fact that more than one device is included. Sometimes the second one is not needed.

Hawk MK.01

This model has received a lot of good reviews in the fight against small populations of moles and shrews. However, in the presence of large accumulations, the efficiency is quite low. That is, there are fewer of them, but not everyone leaves the territory. If you need to completely get rid of uninvited guests, you need to install several repellers.

The advantages include:

• The body is made of metal and plastic, which makes the device quite light.
• Signals are sent at a frequency of 400 Hz.
• There is a variable switching on with an interval of 30 seconds.

• Not afraid of rain.
• Operates for 4 – 5 months on Class D batteries.

Hawk MK.01 cannot be used at sub-zero temperatures. To prevent moles from appearing during the winter, you should leave the device turned on in a permanent greenhouse. Users also do not like the fact that non-standard batteries are used. To effectively combat moles, you need to buy 2–4 devices.

Grinda 8-422340-z01

An unpretentious device that has a lot of positive reviews. However, the protection radius is quite small, so it is recommended to use it in small areas. It’s worth buying several pieces at once to definitely get rid of moles on your site.

The advantages include:

• Plastic body, which significantly reduces the cost of the product.
• Protection over an area of ​​up to 500 sq. meters.

• Constant frequency with temporary switching on.

Users recommend installing repellers from this manufacturer at a distance of 12 - 14 meters from each other. At the first frost, the products are removed from the ground, otherwise they will have to be thrown away. One battery charge lasts up to 6 months. Grinda 8-422340-z01 effectively repels not only moles, but also shrews, weasels and mice.

How to use the repeller

The instructions for use are simple and banal. Remove the device from the packaging, connect it to a power source or insert batteries. Set the required mode and leave it on until the bedbugs disappear. It is recommended to turn it off periodically to avoid damage. It is necessary to use the device for a long time. Only at the end of the month can you notice a visible result. In addition, you should pay attention to the radius of influence of the repeller. You may have to install several pieces in one room at once.

Instructions for use:

• remove from packaging;
• plug into the socket;
• set mode.

To prevent insects from becoming accustomed to constant ultrasound. Modes should be changed periodically.

Skat – 49

An excellent device that does not require maintenance and can work for a long time. It allows you to get rid of moles, rodents and snakes. It should be used in all garden areas, especially where venomous snakes may appear.

Here are the advantages users write about:

• There is no need to buy batteries as the repeller is solar powered.
• The frequency changes periodically.

• Operating frequency range from 400 to 1,000 Hz.
• Switching on occurs every 2 - 3 seconds.

Users also note that the coverage area is relatively small and is only 800 square meters. meters. However, this is enough in most cases. On the outskirts of the device, rodents and snakes can feel comfortable.

Rating of the best mole repellents and repellents

SITITEK GROM-PROFI LED+

The main advantage of this unit is its complete autonomy. The presence of a solar battery allows you not to think about the need to periodically change batteries. The device repels rodents and moles, and the range of action is quite large.

The main advantages include:

• Availability of solar panels.
• Fully waterproof housing.
• The frequency constantly changes in a random order, which does not allow pests to adapt to the operation of the device.

• There is a built-in LED light so you can find the repeller at night.
• Efficiency does not decrease at distant sites of action.
• Moles quickly leave the area.

There are several disadvantages. In particular, this repeller has a coverage area of ​​up to 700 square meters. meters, which is not much compared to some other models. And it's also expensive. The average price is 3,500 rubles. Against 1,200 – 2,000 for competitors. However, this model has been tested over the years and has proven its effectiveness. Moles leave the site really in a short time, so the gadget was included in the TOP list for 2021.

Choosing an ultrasonic device

The average price on the market for such devices today is 1300-1500 rubles. For this money you can buy both a domestic device and an imported one: Bulgarian, Belarusian, Chinese, etc.

Among domestic manufacturers, the following brands can be distinguished:

• Typhoon LS-500

The developers made the device in such a way that the sound frequency changes all the time. This is done so that the parasites are unable to develop protective mechanisms in constantly changing conditions and, accordingly, leave the territory unsuitable for life.

When using this device, it is necessary to free up space in front of it, as this prevents it from working.

• Tornado Impact FP-003

Universal device against bedbugs. Its work is based on two types of influence: ultrasonic and electromagnetic. The device emits ultrasound, which negatively affects the well-being of insects, and electromagnetic radiation, which travels through the wiring throughout the apartment and creates vibrations that are unpleasant for bedbugs. Such comprehensive repelling of pests forces them to leave the premises in a short time.

Among the imported repellers, the following can be noted:

• AR-130 Smart-Sensor

This is a Chinese-made device. The principle of its operation is exactly the same as that of similar devices. No better than our domestic devices against bedbugs. The only thing that can attract a buyer is its fairly low price. On average it is 1000 rubles.

• Weitech WK-0600

This rodent, insect and bird repeller with a protected housing is a convenient and effective way to combat a wide variety of pests (including cockroaches, bedbugs, etc.). Made in a metal case of increased strength. According to the manufacturer, the device is not afraid of shocks and is designed for long-term operation. Creates ultrasonic noise, inaudible to humans, but unbearable to pests, as a result of which they will be forced to leave your territory.

On the Internet you can find a lot of different reviews about ultrasonic repellers. They all vary. In any case, it’s up to you to decide how to fight bed bugs and what methods to use for this!