Cockroaches. The very sound of the word is enought to make your skin shiver. They are known to be some of the hardest and most stubborn pests you can find indoors. Dealing with the problem after an invasion can leave you feeling like you are always fighting.
People have been turning to ultrasonic pest repellers more lately, believing them to be a modern effective solution for pest problems, such as cockroaches. Sold as easy-to-set-up devices that use sound waves to chase away insects, they supposedly help people get rid of insects silently and without any chemicals.
Being honest and following science matters to us at Speedy Pest Control more than providing fast and easy solutions. Thus, let’s start by looking at the facts and finding what is true as opposed to what is not.
To use one, you connect it to an electrical outlet at home. After being switched on, they produce sound waves that are higher than what people can hear, normally above 20,000 Hz. It is said that this sound disturbs the nervous system of common pests such as rodents, mosquitoes, and insects, making them go away.
These devices are marketed as:
On paper, it sounds ideal. Yet, when put into action, things aren’t always as simple as they seem.
Some scientists have suggested that some pests, such as rodents, could display a temporary reaction to ultrasonic sound. Success with cockroaches does not come as easily compared to dealing with other pests.
For millions of years, cockroaches have remained alive and are well-adapted to almost every environment they find. They are very skillful and know how to take care of themselves well in different situations. When exposed to ultrasonic sounds:
Colonies keep reproducing and traveling through places that are shielded from ultrasound.
The bottom line? There is no scientific proof that ultrasonic repellents can get rid of or drive away cockroaches.
Here are a few explanations why ultrasonic pest repellers do not work against cockroaches:
It is difficult for ultrasonic waves to penetrate through walls or any other solid obstacles. Unfortunately, ultrasonic devices cannot get to the places cockroaches like, including cracks, areas behind cabinets, under appliances, and within the walls.
Although roaches might react to the first few soundings, they soon get used to the sound. In the long run, they pay no attention to it and lead their lives as they normally would.
In contrast to rodents, cockroaches are not very dependent on their ears. To them, touch, smell, and vibration are the main senses they use compared to hearing. Therefore, ultrasonic frequency is not very successful in scaring marine animals away.
They do not have an impact on cockroach eggs or prevention of their breeding. Even if adult cockroaches were poisoned, their eggs would stay, and the issue would go on.
At Speedy Pest Control, we often hear from clients who’ve tried ultrasonic devices with little to no results:
You need to have a planned and specific strategy to eliminate cockroaches. This includes:
The process starts by locating places to hide, build nests, and get food and water. As cockroaches are mostly active in the dark, experienced technicians search for them in the best hidden places.
These sprays and gels have been used in the industry and are reliable at removing both nymphs and adult cockroaches from colonies. Such methods are created to eliminate cockroaches and lead to results that remain effective for some time.
Baits that have gel inside tempt cockroaches to eat and bring the poison directly to their colonies, helping to get rid of the hidden ones.
Cockroaches love tight spaces. These areas are treated and sealed by our technicians, so that pests are unable to use them as breeding spots.
We assist in uncovering the conditions that attract roaches and suggest useful steps to stop them from getting in, for example, by securely storing food and cleaning more often.
Although sprays and traps can eliminate the problem for a while, they are not effective against the main reason for the infestation. Cockroaches are known to be smart and able to reproduce rapidly. With power to reproduce, a female individual can have hundreds of offspring in her lifetime. If there are still a few cockroaches, the numbers will go up and they will be stronger the next time.
For us at Speedy Pest Control, we know there are no simple solutions. We trust in remedies that work and are supported by science.
In short: No.
While ultrasonic machines may seem like a handy new option, they usually are not effective in fighting cockroaches. These sprays can make you feel safe a few days, yet the truth is they usually don’t get rid of bugs and won’t stop new ones from appearing.
To take care of cockroach problems, professional pest control is the way to go.
Avoid buying things just because of the brand name. Let the experts step in.
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