Ultrasonic Cat Deterrents

Do cats hate ultrasonic sound?

Ultrasonic sound is perfect as a cat deterrent because while it’s inaudible to most humans, the high-frequency sound can be heard by cats. It’s uncomfortable for cats to hear, much like if humans could hear a loud, high-pitched noise, which will put them off coming near the device. The important thing to remember is that while ultrasonic cat repellent is uncomfortable, it’s also harmless. Cats will hate it, but it won’t harm them.

Where do you place ultrasonic cat repellent?

Be aware of the range of the ultrasonic cat deterrent when you purchase it. Coverage can vary, so understanding how far-reaching it is will help you decide where to position your device. 

The height of your ultrasonic cat repellent is important. Keep your device around 10 inches off the ground to approximate the height of a cat. If the device is too high off the ground, it won’t work as the sound will pass over the cat’s head.

To keep cats out of the garden

If you’re looking to prevent cats from entering your garden, look for areas that cats may enter from and place an ultrasonic cat deterrent at these points of entry. Alternatively, if you know that cats travel through a certain path in your garden, place two devices pointed towards each other along the path or boundary line to create a wall of sound they won’t wish to cross.

To keep cats away from your car

Many people worry about cats laying under their car, so mounting an ultrasonic cat deterrent above your garage can prevent this – just make sure to tilt the device down. 

For more humane solutions to keeping cats out of your garden, browse our full range of cat deterrents in our collection of pest control solutions here at Primrose.