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In the excellent Link Removed, Roger has mentioned the use of ultrasonic rodent deterrents.
We have a reasonably large garden backing onto fields so get mice in the garage from time to time and a couple of years ago we got some in the house. To try to keep them out we bought a JML Pest Shield for the house but then Jill read of a better one so the JML was relegated to the garage.
By pure coincidence I was talking to my neighbour about them this morning and it reminded me that the JML didn't seem to be doing much good (I've caught mice in the garage from time to time). On taking it out of the socket I found discolouration on both the outside and the "prong" side and signs of melting near the prongs. The device isn't working and has obviously gone wrong at some time causing it to overheat. Luckily it didn't catch fire.
I've heard in the past of a plug-in timer causing a house fire so it's a good idea for anyone who has any of these "plug in and forget" devices to check them on a regular basis and make sure that they aren't overheating.
Graham
We have a reasonably large garden backing onto fields so get mice in the garage from time to time and a couple of years ago we got some in the house. To try to keep them out we bought a JML Pest Shield for the house but then Jill read of a better one so the JML was relegated to the garage.
By pure coincidence I was talking to my neighbour about them this morning and it reminded me that the JML didn't seem to be doing much good (I've caught mice in the garage from time to time). On taking it out of the socket I found discolouration on both the outside and the "prong" side and signs of melting near the prongs. The device isn't working and has obviously gone wrong at some time causing it to overheat. Luckily it didn't catch fire.
I've heard in the past of a plug-in timer causing a house fire so it's a good idea for anyone who has any of these "plug in and forget" devices to check them on a regular basis and make sure that they aren't overheating.
Graham