Mole repellers Ecosniper and reviews on their use

Next you will learn:

• What models of Ecosniper mole repellers are available today and what are their fundamental differences from each other;
• The principle of operation of devices and what important nuances should be taken into account when choosing a particular model;
• Are Ecosniper repellers really helping to solve the problem with moles on the site and how those devices who have already tested them in practice speak of;
• Why these repellers do not always work and how to use them correctly to increase your chances of success;
• And also talk about how and what else you can scare away moles from the site ...

Mole repellers Ecosniper are today one of the most popular and sought-after devices of this type. In addition to the generally good quality, there are other quite obvious reasons: a small neat device is easy to use, does not kill animals, is affordable and, in the end, often really provides a very good repelling effect - moles leave the site.

However, as practice shows, a positive effect is not always achieved, and in some cases Ecosniper repellers do not allow the landlord to completely solve the problem with moles - this is evidenced by the reviews of summer residents and gardeners, among which you can find not only a large number of positive reviews, but and negative too.

About why, when using the device, the effect is not always achieved, how to increase the effectiveness of repellers and what mistakes should be avoided, we will talk a little later.

On a note

Under the Ekosniper trademark, today, in general, a whole series of devices are sold designed to scare away a variety of animals: moles, mice, rats, snakes, birds and insects. The trademark itself is the property of the company "31 Century", which distributes the products of companies engaged in the manufacture of devices for repelling and killing various pests and parasites.

A number of Ecosniper repellers are manufactured by the Taiwanese company Leaven - they belong to the LS ... series and are positioned as devices of high quality and reliability. The alternative name for these repellers is MOLECHASER.

Today you can find on sale and buy the following Ecosniper mole repellers:

• LS-997P;
• LS-997M;
• LS-997R;
• LS-997MR;
• SM-153.

Feedback

“... Only the Ecosniper saved us. Prior to this, all kinds of tablets were buried in the ground, bottles were hung on the armature, the husband even guarded them a couple of times, he wanted to catch a shovel, but did not catch it. Then I decided to fork out (the second time after the pills) and bought a repeller. Brand LS-997MR. We decided this way: if moles are afraid of him, then we should leave him in the direction where he does not act. Therefore, the husband inserted it from the side of the heaps that was further from the field so that the moles would go back to the field. Surprisingly, for a couple of days, the mole was digging right near the Ecosniper, we still started to sin, that the device does not work. And then - as chopped off. There are no new heaps and that’s it. We have leveled the old ones, and the new ones have not appeared for a month. Probably completely gone. "

Anna, Zheleznogorsk

 

The device and principle of operation of mole repellers Ecosniper

All Ecosniper mole repeller models work on the principle of scaring away animals with sound vibrations, which in some models are combined with the vibration effect created by a special motor. Moles have a keen hearing, and are also able to perceive mechanical vibrations of the soil, as a result of which they are uncomfortable with periodic noises and vibrations created by the repeller (it is believed that moles associate these noises with the possible proximity of a predator digging the ground in search of prey).

The device manufacturer also took into account the effect of moles getting used to noise: the Ecosniper LS-997R and Ecosniper LS-997MR models randomly change the duration of the sound pulse and vibration, and the signals are generated at different time intervals ranging from 15 to 75 seconds. The letter "R" in the name comes from the word "Random", which translates as "random" - as a result, the likelihood that moles get used to the effect created by the repeller is significantly reduced.

Sound radiation in Ecosnipers produces a kind of dynamics that transmit vibrations to the walls of the device and further to the soil. Actually, the sounds produced by Ecosniper have a frequency of 300-400 Hz - this is a rather low frequency, perceived by the human ear as a quiet hum. Studies have shown that the sound of this particular frequency range most affects moles, forcing animals to leave the territory where the source of such sound is located.

As noted above, some models of repellers create additional vibration - it has a broadband frequency spectrum and is produced by a special microelectric motor, which is connected to a centrifugal eccentric. In the Ecosniper LS-997MR model, the motor, like the sound emitter, operates as a “random” type.

All Ecosniper mole repeller models, with the exception of the SM-153, are powered by four batteries, type D (LR-20). As for the Ecosniper SM-153, it uses a solar battery in combination with a battery.

On a note

On the Internet today you can find shops that describe Ecosniper repellers as ultrasonic mole repellers - simply because the device makes some sounds. Well, if it makes a sound - why not call it ultrasonic, because it’s fashionable today. In reality, there are no ultrasonic mole repellers under the Ecosniper brand.

In addition, it is useful to keep in mind that low-frequency mechanical vibrations in the earth propagate much better and further than high-frequency, especially ultrasonic ones. Therefore, making an ultrasonic mole repeller in the form of a column buried in the ground does not make much sense.

 

The whole range of devices

Mole repellers under the brand name Ecosniper are available in five versions:

1. Eco-sniper LS-997P is the simplest model, which is a column with a sealed plastic case. Every 15 seconds it makes a sound with a frequency of 300 Hz. The range is approximately 18 meters. The price of the Ecosniper LS-997P repeller is about 1200 rubles .;
2. Eco-sniper LS-997M - the letter “M” in the name indicates the presence of a motor (“Motor”) in the device, that is, it is a vibrational mole repeller. Once every 15 seconds, it creates a vibrational effect transmitted through the walls of the device to the ground. The range is about 23 meters. You can buy a repeller for about 1900 rubles .;
3. Eco-sniper LS-997R - generates sounds with a frequency of 300-400 Hz in Random mode, that is, with a random duration of intervals between sounds (from 1.5 to 3.5 seconds), and the duration of sounds is also different (from 15 to 75 seconds). The range of the device is about 23 meters, and you can buy a repeller for about 2000 rubles .;
4. Eco-sniper LS-997MR - the flagship of the line. The model combines a sound generator and an electric motor with a centrifugal eccentric to create vibration. A special electrical circuit regulates the random duration of sound and vibration exposure (1.5-3.5 seconds), as well as their random frequency (15-75 seconds). As with other models, the effective range of the device against moles is about 23 meters for clay soils. Ecosniper LS-997MR for sale at a price of about 2200 rubles.
5. And, finally, the mole repeller Ecosniper SM-153 - unlike previous models, it runs on a solar panel located on the head of the device.In the daytime, the solar battery charges the battery, which provides the repeller at night. The mole repelling effect is a periodic sound exposure with a frequency of 400-1000 Hz with an interval of 30 seconds.

Feedback

“We were advised to buy an Ecosniper, and a neighbor said that we need one that produces vibration. On sale were different - both sound and vibrating. I bought a vibrating one, put it in May, when I planted seedlings. There were no moles then, and now no. I am very glad that I did this before they appeared, so now the garden is safe and sound. ”

Michael, Irpin

Each of the above devices can scare off moles from the site (although this does not always happen, and we will talk about this a little later). It should be borne in mind that the more technical solutions incorporated in the repeller model, the higher the chance to get the desired effect. Therefore, if the price difference is not critical when choosing, then it is better to buy the LS-997MR: if this repeller does not work, then simpler models are unlikely to work.

 

Mole repeller rules

In order to get rid of moles in the garden, in the garden or in the country, the mole repeller must be prepared for work and correctly installed in the ground:

1. First of all, you need to insert 4 batteries of type D into the repeller (with the exception of the Eco-sniper SM-153 model, which runs on a solar battery and an internal battery);
2. Next, the repeller must be immersed in the ground. An important point is that the device must be stuck with the foot into the ground, without first digging a hole, since in the latter case the walls of the body will not adhere well to the soil and, as a result, it will be difficult to transfer mechanical vibrations into it. If the repeller is stuck in the ground, then the soil around the leg is additionally compacted, which in the future will ensure high-quality transmission of sounds and vibration. Do not hammer the device into the ground with a hammer.

Mole repeller Ecosniper of any model should be inserted into the ground to a depth of about 3/4 of the height of its legs. Before installation, it is useful to check the tightness of the cap twist: it should be screwed as far as it will go so that the device does not hurt the rains.

On a note

If the soil is too dry and dense, then there is a risk of damage to the repeller when trying to install it by introducing it into the ground with force. In this case, a hole of the required depth should be made at the installation site of the device, but approximately 2 times narrower than the diameter of the repeller body. Insert the device into such a hole is much easier. Usually, one does not have to resort to such measures, since the mole repeller is installed either in the fresh loose soil of the garden, or in the soft and moistened soil of the lawn.

In any case, do not hammer the repeller into the ground with a hammer, stone, log or foot. Such manipulations can easily damage the device.

The Ecosniper repeller is usually installed in the center of the territory where mole heaps are found. If the area is large, then several appliances may be required.

The repeller can work on one set of new batteries for up to 6-8 months.

It is believed that it is advisable to leave the device turned on in the area for the winter in order to prevent moles from entering here during the winter feeding (moles in winter do not hibernate). However, there are known cases of failure of the Ecosniper repellers during, so to speak, wintering under the snow.

 

How effective are these repellers?

Practice shows that the Ecosniper repellers in many cases really help to drive moles from the summer cottage, and the reviews of summer residents and gardeners confirm this.

Feedback

“The first heaps on the site appeared in March. We constantly live in the house, so we immediately notice if something happens. So, at the end of March there were 3 of them, in April it was already 11, all in the garden, one on the lawn. And then another one appeared right in the middle of the flower garden, spoiled me all the cortaderies.We decided that something needs to be done, because if such a pile breaks the seedlings, then I will already have a heart attack. The husband bought such a small appliance on a leg, called the Ecosniper, and put it exactly on the border of the garden and flower garden, 15 meters from the border of the garden and the main heaps. And that’s it! Not a heap of a new one after that appeared. We removed the old heaps, and in the flower garden I planted new cortaderies. And the mole did not appear anywhere else. The neighbors did not complain either, so I think that he went across the road to the old garden ... "

Olga, Kalinkovichi

However, situations where the Ecosniper repellers, it would seem, do not work at all, are quite common. Negative reviews about these devices are also found - people say that the activity of moles does not change at all after installing repellers. Moreover, in some cases, moles continue to make new emissions of land right next to a working device, sometimes even digging and turning it over.

The effectiveness of the Ecosniper repellers in some cases and their inefficiency in others is partly due to the ability of moles (as, indeed, other animals) to get used to extraneous noise. In particular, zoologists note that sometimes moles can be frightened off even by quite natural sounds such as the rustling of reeds, and in other situations animals constantly live near busy road routes and near the piers of old railway bridges, getting used to the noise and rumble from them.

In a very similar way, moles can get used to the sounds and vibrations generated by the Ecosniper: sometimes they are afraid of them, and then the device is effective, and sometimes they don’t react at all, and then the repeller does not have any effect.

In addition, it is useful to keep in mind that, taking advantage of the brand’s popularity, Ecosniper repellers can sometimes be faked, and an untrained person can easily buy Chinese “optimized” fake instead of high-quality products from the Taiwanese company Leaven.

Feedback:

“This eco-sniper is a waste of money. They put him right next to a pile of land, all according to the rules, charged them with batteries, stuck them in the ground. The mole was digging at this place, and digging, and right next to the repeller he dug several heaps, just did not dig it. In general, a useless thing, we were even able to return it to the store, although with difficulty. ”

Igor, Lipetsk

Thus, it is impossible to say in advance with a 100% probability whether the Ecosniper will help specifically in your situation - you need to check it in practice. In many cases, when used correctly, the repeller really helps, so if you have the desire and financial capabilities, it always makes sense to test at least one device rather than kill the animals with traps or poison the animals.

 

What can supplement or even replace the Ecosniper?

However, if Ecosniper did not help, or its cost seems too high, then you can try to replace the device with simpler deterrents:

• Homemade turntables of various designs that create noise under the influence of wind. Such mole repellers are made of plastic bottles or, for example, aluminum cans;
• Glass bottles buried in the ground at an angle of 45 ° at 2/3 of its height. The wind, blowing in them, will emit a rumble that frightens off the animals;
• A reed whose stems are simply stuck in moleholes;
• Special odorous balls from moles such as Detia, or Alfos tablets that release phosphine in contact with moist soil. Such funds are usually buried in the ground throughout the site;
• Or simply with fetid objects and substances that are buried in mole passages (feces, rotten fish, kerosene, white spirit, cigarettes, etc.).

Sometimes such methods also work, and at the same time do not require significant cash investments.In addition, the indicated methods can complement the action of the repeller, especially if it is clear that the mole is afraid of its noise, but does not leave the dacha at all, digging new moves around the periphery of the site.

Feedback

“I myself bought repellers against moles twice, I thought they would help. The first time I bought on the Internet, the cheapest, from the calculation - the main thing is to buzz. Did not help. I bought another, more expensive. And also did not help. Then he took a grandmother’s recipe: he bought a sprat, put it in a bag in the sun to rot. A few days later, he dug it in a mess into portions near the mole heaps. It stank, of course, mercilessly, but the moles left ... "

Vadim, Moscow

But even if the mole left the site, frightened by Ecosniper, then, ideally, measures should be taken to protect the territory and protect it from the re-entry of animals. For example, around the entire perimeter of the site, you can dig a grid, slate or even roofing material to a depth of 60-80 cm - and this will be reliable protection from the pest.

If you have experience using Ecosniper mole repellers (or other brand repellers) - do not forget to leave your review at the bottom of this page. Perhaps this review will help someone to make the right decision when choosing a particular model.

 

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