Ultra sonic mouse repellers....? do they work?

Question

the site says :Riddex® Repeller (C8025)

Riddex® Pro Pest Repeller will rid your home of rodents and roaches the safe, chemical-free way! Patented microprocessor uses electromagnetic technology to repel unwelcome mice, roaches and other vermin without killing them. No fumes, no mess, no traps or poison—and it works through walls! Safe for kids, cats and dogs. Unit plugs into a standard wall outlet and protects up to 2000 sq. ft. UL-listed. 4" H. is this true? do i need a beter one? please, if you know, let me know?!

Answer 1

I've heard from some people that they work, but have heard from others that they don't work.

So the only thing I can suggest is find out if the store will take it back if it doesn't work.  If they WOULD do a refund, then simply buy the thing and try it out for a week or so, then return it if you're not satisfied.

Answer 2

no they dont work look up fedral trade commision.gov

Answer 3

I've used that before, and I have to say, it didn't seem to work that well. BUT, the mice were in my attic, and we put the mouse repeller a floor below. I think the closer it is to where the mice are living, the better it works. Also, when we moved it closer, the just moved to a different area in the house (far away from the repeller). I know for my situation, it didn't work at all and we had to resort to trapping them... I would say you should try it out for like a week or so, and if you still hear the mice running around...take different measures.

Answer 4

They work for a few days usually, then the rodents return.  Don't waste your money.

Answer 5

I don't know about the Riddex mouse repeller, but I DO know that their pink elephant repeller is faultless.  I plugged one of these marvelous products in a year ago and haven't seen a pink elephant around the house since!!!