Snakes that have appeared on the territory of the backyard are not a frequent phenomenon, but they can significantly complicate the life of summer residents. The very fact that reptiles are found on the site is not only psychological in nature, but also poses a danger to both humans and domestic animals living in the country. The problem of dealing with reptiles requires immediate intervention from the owners. Snake repellents will help to solve it - they are installed on the territory of the economy. You can learn about the principles of operation of mechanisms, types and effectiveness from our article.
The principle of operation of devices
A well-known scientific fact is the absence of ears and, consequently, tympanic membranes in reptiles. But snakes are able to pick up vibration and vibrations of the air - this is how they perceive the sounds of the world around them. Thanks to long observations of the life of reptiles, as well as experimental tests, man became aware of the existence of a certain frequency that makes the life of reptiles unbearable. Hearing such a signal, they immediately leave the territory that makes their existence uncomfortable. It was this fact that became the basis for the operation of devices for scaring away reptiles.
The design of such devices is simple. The cylindrical body, made of plastic or metal, has a sharp edge - it is stuck into the soil to an approximate depth of about 15 cm. According to manufacturers and summer residents who used reptile scarers, it is enough to install the device on the site, and after 3 days not a single snake will remain on the territory.
Do not keep the device on at all times if the creepers have left the area. This is especially true for the cold season - snakes hibernate with the onset of winter.
Advantages of scarers
The advantages of devices include the following factors:
- efficiency in pest control, the main condition is strict adherence to the requirements of the instructions;
- ease of use, trouble-free operation, long service life;
- absence of undesirable consequences for humans and domestic animals;
- environmental friendliness;
- wide working radius.
Disadvantages of devices
The only factor that can be attributed to the disadvantages of devices is a decrease in the power of their action when the presence of a large number of obstacles on the site: walls of houses and other buildings, tall trees and other large objects. The rest of the parameters of the devices do not cause complaints from users.
Varieties of devices
Devices for getting rid of a site from snakes are distinguished by the type of waves they generate. The following types of devices are distinguished:
- Acoustic scarers. The device is miniature, reminiscent of the principle of operation of a tape recorder that plays certain sounds. Sound waves create vibrations in the soil that are unpleasant for the snake. The negative point is that the devices have a bad effect on the mental state of people and animals. Such devices are effective in the fight not only against creeping reptiles, but also against any burrowing animals (moles, etc.).
- Vibrating scarers. The motor, enclosed in the cylindrical body of the product, creates waves that reptiles perceive as tremors of the earth, and are perceived by them as an approaching earthquake or landslide. The threat forces the snakes to leave the shelter. The device does not pose a danger to humans.
- Ultrasonic scarers. Devices generate a certain frequency that is not perceived by humans and pets and does not harm them. This frequency creates vibrations on the surface of the earth and discomfort for reptiles.
We hope that this article will be useful for you and will help you get rid of unwanted guests who settled in your summer cottage.
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