28 reviews
Rats and mice look for shelter and food in homes, warehouses, storage rooms, chicken coops and even inside car engines, where they can gnaw cables, insulation and materials, as well as transmit diseases. To deal with them, there are two complementary approaches: repelling them with deterrents and capturing them with traps, all without relying on poisons that can pose risks to children, pets and other animals. Here we explain each method, what is true about the “sounds rats hate”, and how to prevent them from coming back.
Before choosing a product, it is important to identify whether you want to prevent rodents from entering, repel them from a specific area or capture them because they are already inside. This table will help you get oriented quickly:
| Problem | Most suitable solution | When it fits best |
|---|---|---|
| Noises or signs in the house, storage room or false ceiling | Ultrasound and access prevention | When you want to make the area less attractive and prevent rodents from settling in. |
| Rodents already inside | Capture traps or mechanical traps | When their presence is confirmed and you need to remove specific individuals. |
| Rats or mice in the car engine | Car repeller, repellent and animal repellent mesh | When there is a risk of damage to cables, ducts or vehicle materials. |
| Chicken coop, warehouse or storage area | Traps, sealing access points and support with ultrasound or repellents | When food, shelter or materials are attracting rodents. |
| Specific passage point or smell | Smell-based repellent | When you want to reinforce a specific area, entrance, corner or enclosed space. |
Rats and mice have very sensitive hearing and are sensitive to ultrasound, high-frequency sounds that people normally cannot hear. This is the principle behind electronic rodent repellers:
When rodents are already inside, the most effective approach is usually to capture them. Our traps work without poisons or chemicals, avoiding unnecessary risks for children, pets and non-target wildlife. There are two main approaches:
You can find the full range in rat traps and mouse traps. To improve effectiveness, place a strong-smelling bait inside: chocolate, peanut butter, nuts or fatty foods usually work better than the classic cheese. Place traps along walls, in corners, near skirting boards or in areas where you have seen droppings, marks or activity.
An increasingly common problem is that rats, mice and other small animals take shelter in the car engine and gnaw cables, ducts and insulation, causing expensive repairs. To protect the vehicle, you can use the Car Animal Repeller, the Animal Repellent Mesh, and smell-based repellents for enclosed spaces. It is also useful to inspect the engine compartment regularly.
If the car is parked outside, try to park in well-lit and busy areas. If it is kept in a garage, check whether there is food, rubbish, pet food, shelter or gaps that may be attracting rodents.
No method works properly if access to the problem is not reduced. The foundation is prevention: seal holes and cracks where rodents can enter, avoid leaving food or rubbish accessible, store pet food in closed containers and maintain hygiene in pantries, storage rooms, chicken coops, warehouses and garages.
Rats and mice can enter through very small gaps, so it is worth checking poorly fitted doors, ventilation points, downpipes, false ceilings, garages, joints, cracks and cable or pipe passages. If repellers or traps are used but rodents still have food, shelter and free access, the problem can return.
Regarding poison: although authorised rodenticides exist for certain uses, their application involves risks if not carried out correctly. There may be accidental poisoning of children, pets or non-target wildlife, as well as secondary poisoning in animals that eat poisoned rodents. It can also happen that the rodent dies in an inaccessible place, causing bad odours. For this reason, at BirdGard Iberia we prioritise non-toxic solutions: deterrence, capture and prevention.
They are bothered by high-frequency sounds, known as ultrasound, which people normally cannot hear. Electronic repellers emit these frequencies in a changing way so that the rodent perceives the area as uncomfortable. They work best indoors and should be combined with prevention, cleaning and sealing access points.
They help, but they are not a magic solution. Rats and mice are sensitive to ultrasound, so a well-placed device can make an area uncomfortable for them, especially in enclosed spaces. However, they can get used to it over time, so it is advisable to combine ultrasound with prevention and, when rodents are already present, with traps. You should not expect ultrasound alone to solve a large infestation.
No. Ultrasound deters; it does not kill. No domestic-use frequency eliminates rats. Its function is to make the place uncomfortable and help them avoid the area, not to kill them. If you need to remove them, the appropriate method is capture.
The most recommended approach is to combine three measures: prevention, capture and deterrence. First, seal access points and remove food or shelter. Then, if rodents are already inside, use traps. As support, ultrasonic repellers and smell-based repellents can help make the area less attractive. This is a safer approach than relying only on poisons.
You can use a specific car animal repeller, a repellent for the engine compartment or animal repellent mesh, as well as inspecting the engine regularly. It also helps to park in well-lit areas and avoid food, rubbish or shelter near the vehicle. It is important to act early, because cable damage can be expensive.
They can enter through small holes, cracks, poorly fitted doors, ventilation points, downpipes, false ceilings, garages, cable or pipe passages and areas with food or shelter. That is why, in addition to using traps or repellers, it is essential to inspect the house, warehouse, storage room or chicken coop and close the entry points.
At BirdGard Iberia, you will find a complete poison-free range to repel and capture rats and mice: ultrasound, repellents, live capture traps, reusable mechanical traps and car protection solutions. If you are not sure what you need for your case, contact us and we will advise you free of charge.
