I have a mice infestation in my dog runs, I can't use any poiseon, would this be a good alternative if the dog run is outsidein the elements 24/7?
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We have had this in our garage, where our dogs can go. None of them have shown any interest in it, so we have not had any problems with it. It would be very hard for one of them to get their nose all the way to the back of it where the shock plate is located unless it were a reaaaally small dog. Ours are Mini-Aussies, ranging from 12 lbs to 22 lbs, and they would not be able to get their head and nose into it to get shocked.However, I don't know how well it would brave the elements. It will give false alerts if it gets wet, because when a rodent is shocked and dies, it releases urine, and it is that liquid that causes the light to flash to show that it has a deceased occupant. We have had this in our garage, where our dogs can go. None of them have shown any interest in it, so we have not had any problems with it. It would be very hard for one of them to get their nose all the way to the back of it where the shock plate is located unless it were a reaaaally small dog. Ours are Mini-Aussies, ranging from 12 lbs to 22 lbs, and they would not be able to get their head and nose into it to get shocked.However, I don't know how well it would brave the elements. It will give false alerts if it gets wet, because when a rodent is shocked and dies, it releases... » Read More We have had this in our garage, where our dogs can go. None of them have shown any interest in it, so we have not had any problems with it. It would be very hard for one of them to get their nose all the way to the back of it where the shock plate is located unless it were a reaaaally small dog. Ours are Mini-Aussies, ranging from 12 lbs to 22 lbs, and they would not be able to get their head and nose into it to get shocked.However, I don't know how well it would brave the elements. It will give false alerts if it gets wet, because when a rodent is shocked and dies, it releases urine, and it is that liquid that causes the light to flash to show that it has a deceased occupant. « Show Less
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We have had this in our garage, where our dogs can go. None of them have shown any interest in it, so we have not had any problems with it. It would be very hard for one of them to get their nose all the way to the back of it where the shock plate is located unless it were a reaaaally small dog. Ours are Mini-Aussies, ranging from 12 lbs to 22 lbs, and they would not be able to get their head and nose into it to get shocked. However, I don't know how well it would brave the elements. It will give false alerts if it gets wet, because when a rodent is shocked and dies, it releases urine, and it is that liquid that causes the light to flash to show that it has a deceased occupant.
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You can use it outdoors if you protect it from getting wet. It is an electronic device and therefore susceptible to water damage. My personal experience with the devices was that they didn't work. I tried various suggested baits for approximately 10 days and never caught a single rat. I have had the most success with the old tried and true spring trap.
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My dog was 8 years old at the time I bought it. The problem I had was that my dog was so well trained she would only go outside, nowhere else, not even the patio, it had to be outside. So if your dog is the same way, you may have the same problem. I'm not sure what the "run" material is made of, but if it's anything other than real grass then this will probably work fine.
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I believe you are supposed to keep pets off for a certain period of hours. Check label or call company if it doesn't have specifics. It will be safe after alotted time
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Go with spayed/neutered barn cats. We had a mice family that moved into our grill. We bought this and peppermint oil; neither worked. We just keep the grill cover open constantly.
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I live in the northeast. There are a lot of open sewer pipes with leaves. Mice will make a home. Try to find dry areas.
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My radicator is working great! Used all summer caught mice inside, and Rats and mice outside on the same set of batteries. I had one occasion outside where a raven was stealing the dead mouse by the tail straight out of the trap. I am on this site to buy 2 more.
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I have also had problems with owls, but I dont think this light will help. I do think it has helped with foxes. My suggestion for the owls though is to cover your run with chicken wire, or netting. Do you lock up your chickens and geese at night? I also moved my coop and run towards the corner of my yard where I have lots of tree cover and that has seemed to "hide" them better from hawks and owls, both of which have taken my chickens.
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This is a very effective way of taking care of rats quickly and cleanly. Do not use it outside unless it is in an area protected from weather - for example on a covered porch or patio. We used the locking bait traps for outside.
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Yes, I have used this with pets in my yard, but I took great care in insuring that my animals could not get to the pellets and eat them. I have on occasion found dead mice in the yard. My dogs did not try to play with or eat the dead mice, but I'm sure that depends on the dog.
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I can't say yes or no. I was having a rabbit and ground hog problem, and for those animals it did work. Unfortunately, I soon ran into a problem with a "herd" or field mice that decided to ravage my garden. I can't say one or or another if the product attracted the mice, but who knows for sure.
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I used several bags in our seasonal home and put them in the corners or closets where the mice liked to run. The smell is not overpowering and I used 2 boxes for the lower 600 feet of the home. No mice now for 2 months and I stayed down there for 3 days during hunting season.
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It works super good outdoors, have not tried to use it indoors because my dogs are outside all the time. But its well worth the money it even keeps my neighbors dogs quite. Hope this helps.
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I used this product to keep mice from coming in around the window frames of our lake home. Worked great & totally effective. After using this product I trapped the mice in the cabin and have not had any more in almost 3 years. Don't know about using around heat & food
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There is another rodent defense which is for rats also. We purchased it also.I think it works great but you have to get past the fox urine smell. We sprayed it around our house outside.It worked in keeping the mice away. Botanical Rodent Repellent works great under your hood. We have one taped in theengine. Smells like incense. You cannot smell it in the car.
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I purchased for the inside of a stored camper ( during the winter months only ) I also used "mouse proof " as an added form of protectant. Come spring time open up ( in New England ) the mice and chipmunks had lived in there . Neither worked. Sorry to disappoint you. You would think that an enclosed area would be an ideal situation for both items. I am champagnetom@yahoo.com
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Hi Alexis.I wouldn't put it out in the garden where it could get wet. It is an electronic device and is supposed to be kept dry. My experience with the Raticator was that it didn't work anyway. I put two of them out in my chicken pen for nine days using various baits and did not catch a single rat. I finally packaged them back up and sent them back. My advice is save your money.