Q. How does it work?
A. The Pest-A-Cator electromagnetic pulse technology is unique to Pest-A-Cators and is not like other brands of "ultrasonic" pest repellers. The Pest-A-Cator works with the electrical wiring in your
home. The electrical wiring inside your home already has an existing field surrounding it.
When a Pest-A-Cator is plugged in, it pulses this field. It doesn't really add to or take
away from the field - it just pulses it. Rats, mice, and cockroaches like to live and nest
inside the walls. They feel the pulse and don't like it, so it drives them out. This means
that if there is an infestation of rats, mice or roaches, the consumer WILL see more
during the first four weeks or so, because the Pest-A-Cator is helping drive them out of
the walls. We recommend using traps, glue boards, etc. the first few weeks to help clean
up the initial problem. As with any pest management technique, no one method is completely
effective, and a program of integrated management involving a variety of techniques and
practices is most likely to provide the desired results.
Q. Where should I plug it in?
A. We recommend plugging the unit into an outlet in a central location for a single level
home or apartment of 2000 square feet or less. If the home is
single level and over 2000 square feet we recommend using two units, one at both ends of
the home. If the home has multiple levels, we recommend one per level. Plug them in at
alternating ends of the home in a staggered manner. Since the non-Plus Pest-A-Cator unit is not ultrasonic, it doesn't make any difference if the unit is plugged in
behind furniture or curtains, etc. The unit must be plugged in 'right side up' and not sideways or upside down! The unit only works where there is electrical wiring.
For example, on a main floor of an average home, there is electrical wiring traveling
throughout the walls of that level. In this case, the Pest-A-Cator would work fine. But,
in an attic or basement level, where the wiring may be concentrated in one area, say on
the south end, and little or no wiring is on the north end, Pest-A-Cator would not be as
effective on that level. Also, if a house is vacant or not always in use, the unit will
not be as effective because the use of electrical appliances, lights, etc. is what creates
the field that the unit works with. If no electricity is being used, the unit has nothing
to work with. If you prefer a unit with ultrasonic technology, check out the Pest-A-Cator Plus. Note that the Pest-A-Cator Plus must be plugged into
unobstructed outlets because of the added "ultrasonic" feature.
Q. How many Pest-A-Cator units will I need?
A. One unit covers up to 2,000 square feet in an
average home. If the home has multiple levels, we recommend one per level and that you
plug them in at alternating ends of the home in a staggered effect (i.e.: two levels - one
plugged in on the first floor at the north end, second unit plugged in on the second floor
at the south end. Or, if three levels - first on first floor north end, second on second
floor at south end, third unit on third floor at north end). If too many units are plugged
into a small area (i.e.: one level less than 2000 square feet), they can interfere with
each other and be less effective.
Q. Will
Pest-A-Cators harm pets?
A. We do not recommend using the unit if you have insect pets like tarantulas, or pets that are from the rodent family,
such as hamsters, gerbils, rabbits etc. Typically, neither Pest-A-Cator model will bother birds, cats, dogs, reptiles, amphibians, or fish. In the rare instance that your pet shows signs of irritation caused by the unit, please return it immediately for a full refund.
Q. Will it cause problems with computers or other electrical appliances?
A. No.
Q. What is it guaranteed to work on?
A. Rats, mice
and cockroaches ONLY! Consumer testimonials state that it works on ants, spiders, crickets, etc., but we do NOT
guarantee it to work on these pests.
Q. Can I use Pest-A-Cators outside?
A. No. Pest-A-Cators are not recommended for use outside such as on patios, courtyards, etc.
Also, it wouldn't work in such areas because electrical wiring does not surround them. Pest-A-Cators are not designed for outdoor use.
Q. Will I ever see a pest after plugging in the Pest-A-Cator?
A. You may still see an occasional rat, mouse or cockroach that has wandered in, but
they will not stay and take up residency in your home after a Pest-A-Cator is plugged in.
If they can, they will leave the same way they came in.
Q. What is the life expectancy of the unit and how can I tell if it is
no longer working?
A. The AVERAGE life of a unit is three to five years. If the red light is no longer
flashing (either completely out or a steady light), the unit is not working. Check the
light first. If the light is flashing, but you are having problems with rats, mice or
cockroaches, try checking the unit for a vibration or "pull" using a metal
screwdriver.* Hold the tip of the screwdriver against the unit while the unit is plugged
in. The unit cycles "on" for four minutes and "off" for two minutes.
If no vibration or "pull" is felt when first testing the unit, wait a couple of
minutes and try again as it may be in the "off" cycle. If, after waiting a
couple of minutes and testing again, there is still no vibration or "pull," the
unit is no longer functioning.
*One of our customers sent us this useful tip on how to test to see if the unit is working... "I dangled a standard paper clip from a thread secured to a chair back so that it steadily held the clip about half an inch away from the very center of the unit. During the ON cycle, the clip is pulled up against the unit once every second."
Q. What is the guarantee and warranty on Pest-A-Cator?
A. StuffWeUse offers a 60-day money-back satisfaction guarantee, and the manufacturer offers a one-year (from date of purchase) warranty
offering replacement of a defective unit.
Q. Should I leave the unit plugged in all the time and how much
electricity does the unit use?
A. It is best to leave the unit plugged in at all times, but it will not hurt to unplug it
for very short periods of time. The unit uses about the same amount of electricity as a
night light.
Q. Will it affect a pacemaker?
A. Please use the same precautions that your doctor recommends you use with any other
appliances. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and, (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Q. Will
Pest-A-Cators work for bats or squirrels in the attic?
A. While we have not tested for these particular pests, we have had customers offer the
following tips which they claim worked for them.
How to manage
squirrels in attics:
Wind or drape an outdoor extension cord in "S" turns throughout the entire
attic. The extension cord should be no further than 5' from the previous row (cord) as
this will ensure that the signal is completely covering 100% of the attic floor. The cord
needs to be plugged into a live 110V wall outlet. Then plug the Pest-A-Cator device into
the end of the extension cord. If using a Pest-A-Cator Plus product, make sure the outlet
that the device is plugged into is free of obstructions, meaning clear with no beam or
boxes, etc. in front of the unit, to allow the ultrasonic signal to work effectively.
How to manage
bats in attics:
Similar to managing squirrels in attics, except that since the bats roost in the peaks of
the attics, the extension cord needs to be raised to the ceiling level by using standard
cup hooks (purchased from hardware or grocery stores). Make sure the cup hooks are mounted
within 2' of the highest point in the attic. Now, string the extension cords through the
cup hooks and plug in as noted in "managing squirrels in attics" above.
Q. Does ultrasound penetrate walls, floors, ceilings or other solid
objects?
A. No. Frequencies in the "ultrasound" range do not have the energy required to
penetrate solid objects.
Q. Will Pest-A-Cators harm or interfere with the function of normal household
products (i.e. televisions, radios, computers, or home security systems)?
A. No.
Q. Will the ultrasound harm my pets?
A. Dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, and birds should not be effected by this product. The product can
have adverse effects on rodent and spider type pets, such as, but not limited to,
hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, and guinea pigs. We recommend that this product not be placed
in the same room with these or any pet that begins to show signs of irritation when in
proximity to the unit.
Q. Will the product harm people who are pregnant or who have pacemakers?
A. No. Frequencies in the "ultrasound" range do not have the energy required to
penetrate solid objects.This would include human tissue.
Q. What does it cost to operate?
A. Approximately 1 cent ($.01) per day, depending on your local power rates.
Q. Are people able to hear the sound put out by this product?
A. Ultrasound is in a frequency range just above human hearing, but some people with
hearing sensitive to high frequency sounds may hear this unit as it works.
Q. Where is the best location to plug in the Pest-A-Cator Plus?
A. Optimal position for the unit is into any unobstructed outlet where a pest
problem exists.
If you have other questions not answered here, please email or call StuffWeUse.com (Sue and Mike Olsen) at 1-800-496-8428.
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