I am wondering if this would be effective in keeping pests & critters from getting into my RV's wiring, pipes & hoses?
1830290
Absolutely---Yes. That is exactly why I bought one. I had serious doubts about it, but it works very well. It has not bothered my dog at all either.
1830291
The Pest-a-Cator works through the wiring in the walls, as you probably know. As long as your RV is hooked up to electricity of some kind, I think the it would help deter mice and rats. I really don't know if it discourages other animals like squirrels, raccoons, etc. We had a problem with mice in our home, installed 2 of these and haven't seen mice in months; we keep them plugged in "just in case". Good luck!
1830292
I can't be certain of that, but my attitude is that it can't hurt, so try it.
1830293
The unit's instruction sheet said that it won't repell every single pest and that traps must be set to get the last of them. I found it to be true. I had to purchase and set traps to get them all.
873146
doubtful - seemed to have no effect on mice in our garage whatsoever... I hear bounce dryer sheets repel them, you might tucking them around...
1830294
well it probably would if you were plugged in most of the time but they have to be ongoing electric in order to work and it takes a little time for it to start working. We have not tried it in our RV cause we are quite a bit not plugged in. If you had power or generator most of the time I would think it would. If you are full time RVers I'm sure it would. We have been using them in our house for a long time and they are great. Hope this helps.
1830295
It didn't work at all for me. I plugged it into an outlet on our kitchen island. There is a dishwasher at the other end of the island that is about 5 feet long. So if the premiss is that it works with the wiring , well, the island has plenty of wiring and I just didn't see it happening. It's still plugged in, and we still have mice. We think we have the holes plugged, but there must be a hole we can't get to. So that's where the Pest A Cator comes in, but it's not doing anything as advertised.
2192614
Yes, this works great for me. It keeps all critters out except chipmucks which scoot right under the wire. I run two strands of wire: one about an inch or two above the ground and one around six inches higher so groundhogs, rabbits, etc. cannot get in without touching the wire. If you want to keep deer out, you will have to run a strand higher up as well, maybe 3-4 feet high.FYI: anything that touches the wire will short it out so you have to keep weeds and garden plants from touching the wire.
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I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will stop the raccoons. I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will... » Read More I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will stop the raccoons. « Show Less
2032658
I run 60' from my antenna to my home all buried in a pvc waterproof tubing. Any plastic tubing such as this will work and is reasonable in cost. The tubing also protects from mice which can eat it.
1948811
The clear portion connects to the drain system of the RV. Your RV sewer hose connects to back side of the product. Then water hose connects to port of product. Maybe this will help
1050130
We have PVC pipes and have had no obvious problem. Seems to work well, recommended to us by the local hardware store - a place that takes matters like this, quite seriously. In fact, the have a dozen alternative products and they were strong in recommending thus one. I put it in 2-3 times per year and leave a box on the floor with a list of dates. Smells a bit when you dump the stuff in the hopper and flush. So best to be leaving after application. And, best not to use caustic materials that drain to tank. Kills off te good bugs.
898990
Hi... I found the Pest A Cator to be very effective. And I only needed one when I thought I'd need two. We heard some scratching inside a few walls in the cold weather and a day, or two, after I plugged one in, no scratching at all even upstairs in the far bedroom. The item will deter mice, etc, from getting inside walls from outside sending high frequency noise through the wires, but is not to be used outside, as it gets plugged in. I'd look at the description given on Amazon about the Pest A Cator and it gives the info you need. I would recommend getting one. PMD
904866
It shouldn't make any difference whether a home or RV. If you have a patch panel with access to 240v you can protect the entire RV or a single 120v circuit. If you're not sure what you're doing it's best to get an electrician to wire it for you.
698032
Oh, yeah, kills 'em-dead - in a CONTAINED area. Get a fogger for outdoor use; I use pest strips for seldom-used rooms, not recommended for 24/7 use in occupied rooms.
1559300
Yes. I used it to stuff in around wires in conduit to keep mice from getting into the junction box. I had used steel wool but the damp area caused it to rust out. The copper will solve this problem and you should work for you too.
418906
Possibly. It works in short bursts to scare away other animals. I'm cureous how you would secure it to your roof along with the attached hose, but let me know how it works!
83549
dont really know but i am sure it might help some but only in any enclosed area like a garage, small home. there are systems that are made for the outside of a home or garage. that kind helps with racoons, possums, mice, deer, rabbits & some birds & other critters, good lUCK !!!
1614713
I would suggest that after reading the operating information for the trap, that you redirect this question to the manufacturer. I am not going to be on their tech support team. I think the basic idea behind the traps might be ultimately effective, but maybe the implementation in the hardware is less than optimal.
1989561
Not that I know of. My understanding is the product is effective by itself. You can check with your local pest control to see if your area requires more.
859544
Yes, I used it successfully inside and outside against mice when I lived in an RV. Works best spread in a known path, nest, etc. of the pest.
422533
Riddex does not do anything to your house wiring. I just purchased the product and already see success in pest control. Have owned one in previous years, and had the same success and no problem with wiring.
1843209
The screen is a barrier. It keeps out criters you don't want crawling around inside your home. If properly installed it should be able to keep out any insect known.