Pest Control Product FAQ’s

Hi Jocelyn

The Roof Off device is more often used against possum but can also be used against rats. The device has different settings for different critters, and for example, there is a setting for possums and a different setting for rats. This means it would repel one species at a time. But there is also another setting that could be described as a mixture of both settings so as to target both possums and rats.

Another device called the CEX has one setting that repels both possums and rats. The CEX is the prefered device to repel both possums and rats at the same time but it does make a low-level sound you can hear. It is best to call us to discuss your circumstances and listen to this device over the phone before purchasing.

Regards
Bird Gard

Hello Michael

Burning down a house is my worst nightmare. We have been using 12v devices like the CEX since 1992 and haven’t burnt down a house yet. The CEX has been used inside roof spaces to repel possums and rats for many years. The CEX has the longest range against possums and rats but it also emits a low-level audible sound you can hear. In some roof spaces, this won’t be a problem for people, but in others, it could be. Always best to give us a call prior to buying anything online as we might recommend the Roof Off device instead of the CEX. The Roof Off is much quieter compared to the CEX.

Regards
Bird Gard

Hello Jacki

The Vermin X and its smaller version the CEX work well against possums and fortunately have no effect on Cats.
However, when on the possum setting both these devices make an audible sound you can hear, and this could be a problem for people.
If the level of sound isn’t a problem at your place 1 x CEX with the extra speaker or 1 x Vermin X with its 4 speakers would defend your roof space well.
Most people will use just one device, but if you have a divided, L shaped or cluttered roof space there is a greater probability that you will need a device or a speaker in each divided area.
In a roof space, we normally use the Roof Off device or the larger 4 speaker ultrasonic device.
When programmed for possums the Roof Off device won’t bother your cats, but the larger Ultrason could if the speakers had a line of sight with your pets, but this is unlikely if the speakers are inside the roof space.
Two Roof Off devices or 1 x Ultrason device would be needed for divided roof space.
If you have any other questions or wish to order just give us a call.

Regards
Bird Gard

Hi

It is possible to disengage the strobe light, and you will need a Phillips head screwdriver, but best I explain how to do that over the phone.

Regards Bird Gard

Hi Alex

Both devices emit the same ultrasonics and can be used outdoors or inside a roof space. We prefer to use the Roof Off inside a roof space because it has the addition of a strobe light. The strobe light is an additional deterrent against possums and when used inside a roof space it won’t bother anyone like it might if used outdoors in the garden. It is possible to disengage the strobe light if you need to.

Hi Stephen
You can use the Roof Off outside in the weather, that’s OK, but it does have a flashing strobe light. We normally use this light as an additional deterrent against possum inside a roof space where no one will see it. Some people do use it outdoors and that’s OK, but some people don’t like the flashing strobe light in their garden.

Regards,
Bird Gard

Hi John

In a roof space, we downplay the max range to 10 metres. As you understand ultrasonics won’t go around corners so with an L shaped roof space you will need a minimum of 2 devices to cover the entire roof space. The ultrasonics won’t penetrate walls, ceilings etc so Pets inside your house won’t be affected. I a roof space operate the devices 24/7.

Regards Darren