Frequently Asked Questions - The Guardian™

Will I (or my neighbors) be able to hear it?
Does it work on squirrels or bats? How do I set it to repel squirrels or bats?
What is the remote used for?
Will this bother my pets?
Can I get one unit for my entire attic?
If I have pests in both my front and back yard will I need 2 units?
Will this get rid of insects or rodents inside my house? How do I set it to repel insects or rodents?
Can I place this under my home?
Can the strobe light be turned off?
Will this repel the pests from inside my home too (when placed in an attic)?
How does the motion-sensor work?
What else might cause the unit to activate?
Where do I set the sensitivity and alarm volume?
Where do I place the unit?
Should I leave it outside during extreme hot or cold weather?

Will I (or my neighbors) be able to hear it?

The lower settings on the unit are audible. When set to a higher setting, you will not be able to hear the frequencies.

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Does it work on squirrels or bats? How do I set it to repel squirrels or bats?

Yes, this has been used very successfully to repel squirrels and bats. There is a specific setting on the unit for bats, that is the 8 setting. The most successful setting to repel squirrels would be the same as a raccoon, setting 3.

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What is the remote used for?

If a pest is just outside the range of the motion detector, or a pest to small to activate the unit is lurking around your yard, you can use the remote control to manually activate the unit, sending the sound frequencies up to 5,000 sq ft away.

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Will the sound bother my pets?

Your pets may be able to hear some of the frequencies projected from the unit. However, if the unit is outdoors and the pets are indoors, this unit will not bother them, as the frequencies will not go through any solid objects, such as walls.

Will one unit cover my entire attic?

As long as your attic is one open room, no larger than 5,000 sq ft, one unit will be adequate to cover your attic.

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If I have pests in both my front and back yard will I need 2 units?

The sound frequencies can not go through any solid objects, such as walls. You would need to place one unit in your front yard, and one in your back yard.

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Will this get rid of insects or rodents inside my house? How do I set it to repel insects or rodents?

This can be used successfully to repel pests from inside your home. For best results, we recommend our Ultimate AT, as this unit uses 3 different technologies to repel pest from your home.

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Can I place this under my home?

Yes, this unit can be placed under your home. As long as your home is no larger than 5,000 sq ft, one unit should be sufficient.

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Can the strobe light be turned off?

Yes, the strobe light, as well as the alarm can be manually turned off.

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Will this repel the pests from inside my home too (when placed in an attic)?

No, if the unit is placed in an attic, basement, or under a home, this will not repel the pest from inside your home. For best results, we recommend using this in conjunction with our Ultimate AT inside your home.

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How does the motion-sensor work?

The Guardian detects motion by using a specialized thermal sensor that detects small changes in heat in front of the unit.  This means that an animal moving within 100 ft. of the Guardian can cause shift in the level of heat in the area and cause the device to activate.  Certain animals (like mice or rats) may be too small to generate enough heat to activate the Guardian (when on a motion setting).  In those situations we would recommend using the Continuous sound setting rather than using the motion sensor to activate the sound.

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What else might cause the unit to activate?

In some cases, sources of directed light (like flashlights or car headlights) aimed directly at the unit can contain enough infrared light to activate the unit.  Nearby mirrors can also reflect infrared light, potentially causing the Guardian to activate.  Keep this in mind when choosing where to set up and install the Guardian.

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Where do I set the sensitivity and alarm volume?

If you are using this unit continuously on the ultrasonic setting, you will not need to adjust these settings. If you are using the alarm or motion sensor, you will need to adjust these according to your individual situation.

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Where do I place the unit?

Place the Guardian™ in a central, open area so the sound frequencies can be projected as far as possible. This unit can be mounted on the side of a wall by hanging it from the mounting holes on the back of the unit, or you can place this unit on any type of a flat surface.

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Should I leave it outside during extreme hot or cold weather?

We recommend that you bring the Guardian inside if the temperature falls below 0°C/32°F (freezing) or above 38°C/100°F.  Outside of this range the electronic components in the unit can become damaged, which will void your warranty.

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