XPost: alt.consumers.experiences 
 From: tsanford@nf.sympatico.ca 
  
 "Ken Moiarty"  wrote in message 
 news:D91re.1658994$6l.79646@pd7tw2no... 
 > Hi, 
 > I'm interested in trying one of those ultrasonic cat repellant devices to 
 > keep a certain person's cat from peeing in certain areas of our house. 
 > Before I shell out the cash though, I want to be sure to choose a product 
 > that is reliable. 
 > These devices use a motion sensor so as to trigger the ultrasonic "noise" 
 > that deters the cat.  However, I know that a lot of products on the retail 
 > market which use a motion sensor (e.g. motion sensitive light fixtures, 
 > for 
 > example) often fail to work reliably within a few weeks or months of use, 
 > due simply to the fact that the manufacturer implemented an unacceptably 
 > cheap motion sensor in the assembly of the product. 
 > 
 > Since there seems to be so many ultrasonic cat repellant products out 
 > there 
 > competing against each other, it's likely that many of these are 
 > manufactured using cheap motion sensors, in order to keep pricing 
 > attractive 
 > to the unwitting majority of buyers. Therefore I'm asking if somebody here 
 > might be able to guide me towards a particular  ultrasonic cat repellant 
 > name brand or product that is (or may be) an exception to this rule. 
 > (Pricing is not a consideration at this point.)  Thank you in advance... 
 > 
 > Ken 
 > 
 Did a search for ultrasonic cate deterrent; all the hits seemed to mention 
 the same kind of model, one that operates from a 9 volt battery for, 
 allegedly, up to 9 months. Since the units are mounted outside, that's maybe 
 temperature dependent? Also hit one report that seemed to throw doubt on the 
 efficacy of ultrasonics which are said to work at around 21,000 hertz/cycle. 
 The search also discussed other methods of discouraging cats, including red 
 and/or cayenne pepper and other products. 
 One item mentioned placing 'catnip', which is attractive to cats 
 surreptitiously around the cat owners house; under the owners patio deck, 
 around their front step etc. to encourage the offending cat to stay on it's 
 owners property! Since that involves trespass of the cat owner/neighbour's 
 property not recommended, eh? 
  
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