This ultrasonic bed bug repeller uses high-frequency sound to help discourage bed bugs and other household pests without spraying chemicals onto your mattress or filling your room with strong odours.
Why address bed bugs early?
Bed bug bites may cause itching, redness, swelling, blisters, hives and disturbed sleep. Repeated bites can also contribute to stress, anxiety and sleeplessness, making an infestation particularly difficult to ignore.
Recognising possible signs
Common indications include morning itching, red bites with a darker centre and swollen surrounding skin, clusters of several bites, and blisters or hives in affected areas.
- Itching after sleeping
- Red, swollen bites with a deeper-coloured centre
- Small groups or clusters of bites
- Blisters or hives around bite sites
A chemical-free approach
Instead of applying pesticides around sleeping areas, this plug-in device produces ultrasonic waves that people cannot hear. It is designed for use in homes with children and pets and can also be used against rodents, flies, wasps, spiders, cockroaches and other insects.
How ultrasonic pest control works
The unit emits frequencies above the normal human hearing range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. Bed bugs and other pests can detect frequencies that people cannot, and the sound is intended to make the surrounding area uncomfortable so they move away.
Because the device operates silently to human ears, it can remain active while you sleep, work or relax. It does not release fumes, require sprays or involve applying chemicals to bedding.
What to expect
The repeller begins operating as soon as it is switched on. The time required to address an infestation depends on its size and severity, while the source description states that results may begin within 48 hours and may take several days to develop fully.
Using the device
- Remove the device from its packaging.
- Place it against a wall near the bed or affected area.
- Switch it on and allow it to operate.
Specifications
- Voltage: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power: 2 W
- Audio output: 20–65 KHz
- Coverage: 215 square feet, provided there are no obstructions in front of the unit that block the ultrasonic waves