Has anybody used this for ratting? What distance?
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I am no expert on night vision tech. That said when you activate the infared feature you get a really bright image. It seem to be a little fuzzy. but that could be me. Zero in at what ever rough distance you will be using it and blast away. What ever you get beats shooting in the dark.
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I have not used it for ay hunting yet, but plan too. I did zero the scope with a lazer bore sight at .308 cal. I did research this scope as well as many others before buying it. In my opinion it was and is the best NV scope for the money. Reason? Rugged, black, long battery life (AA) battery's and water resistant. I also bought a doublar to extend the range of the scope. In my opinion one of the best Gen. 1 scopes made.
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I work with rodents - biggest issue you will have is that a rat would shred that to pieces - the rope and wood would be gone pretty quickly. Rodents like to either run on a wheel or hide and move inside plastic tubes etc.
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I have used this a couple of times for birds at a feeder. The distance was about 8 feet. Small birds like chickadees triggered it at that distance. I haven't used it for anything farther than that. I hope this helps.
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NO, I think it is for groundhogs specifically and it worked beautifully on my two properties. Look at this companies other products to deter rats. Personally I think you must contact a reputable rodent specialist. You have got to be aggressive and use the best traps and bait. Good luck and get this handled as soon as possible. They can breed out of control an destroy wiring and spread disease. Yucko.
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I think it might be a little large for rats, there are some spaces in the cage, particularly above the door where the rats may be able to get out. I can fit my (flat) hand through the space above the door, so I'd be a bit worried that may be enough room for a mischievous rat to squeeze through.
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I definitely used it outdoors, and wouldn't recommend it. It attracts rodents, and although it's inexpensive, isn't the best choice by any means for outdoor use.
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I've used mine easily 300 ft away, with two walls in between. Range is very good.
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The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like this. For me it's been worth the $200 but it's not the perfect solution. The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like... » Read More The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like this. For me it's been worth the $200 but it's not the perfect solution. « Show Less
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It's bigger than it looks and rats could fit through the wires if they squeezed through. I wouldn't reccomend it for that small of a pet
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The motion detector range is about 15 feet to 20 feet but if you place one in barn the wireless signal should work no problem. Plus I believe Fortress makes a booster panel to increase the signal. Maybe you could mount the booster outside and that would work even better. My furthest sensor is about 80 feet and it works through my house over my garage and shed.
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Doubtful, you would have to be very close, have it not be a very big rat, and hit it just right. Plus, I think the instructions say not to aim at any animals, so.....
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Hi, I don't know if it works for rats. My problem is with very smart field mice. There are several web sites that give good advice for rodent problems. I will say I did try a mole sonic device in the ground near my problem area. This is suppose to work for all rodents. It did not work. Maybe you would have better luck. Hope you find an good idea that works. Good luck
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Probably too small and the rat version, too large. How about using a humane trap and setting them free far away from your home?
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Use peanut butter. Works like a charm. Make sure you hunting a rat and not a mouse. A mouse will not trigger the trap. Use peanut butter
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I think it would work great for mice. I have used it with rats and llamas and it is not scary. I would say it is half the volume of a regular clicker or a little less. It is distinct but quiet.
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Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
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My rats never did. They move so fast I dont think they really had a chance. Although my rats chewed the net apart unfortunately. Even though we had things for them to chew on. Could have just been my rats though.