Handout
Authors
Nicholas Aflitto
Tom DeGomez
Publication Date: October 2015 | Publication Number: az1639 Download PDF
Sonic pest devices are tools that emit sound in the attempt to repel, deter, or kill unwanted animals such as insects, rodents, birds and large mammals. There are many commercially available sonic pest devices that claim to be effective.Commercially available sonic pest devices for use in residential applications have not been shown to be effective in scientific studies. For this reason, use of these devices is not advised to treat common pest problems. Although some researchers are developing sonic techniques that illustrate promise for very specific pests, these technologies are yet to be commercially available.
Status and Revision History
Revised October 2015
Originally published October 2014