Does it work for squirrels? If set for small animals, is it so sensitive that a breeze blowing leaves in front of it sets it off?
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This motion activated sprinkler can be adjusted to activate from the heat and movement of smaller animals such as squirrels, chipmunks and birds.
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You can set the sensitivity to be more or less. Yes, it might go off over leaves falling in front of it, or the occasional bird, but I've not really seen it be too sensitive on a setting of 4. If I set it on 8-9, it will read my car passing on the street. Anyway, while the device does have its peculiarities, it has worked well enough for us that would recommend this more expensive model that one that must be attached to hoses & electricity. Read the directions carefully. Only annoying thing in our opinion is that the unit must be ON for the batteries to charge in the sun. During the day I will turn the unit to face a wall or area where we don't walk, & turn it on. Be advised that it WILL go off after about 15 seconds, when you first turn it on. If you try to move it will it is on, it will go off. Again, read about how it works prior to using the unit.
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Anything that moves within the sensor range will set off the alarm that is the whole point of a motion sensor. Yes it is sensitive to small animals, som cats are pretty big when they stretch out. So, my answer is yes, yes yes. good luck. You do have the option of pointing the sensor where the cants won't be if you have location in your home or garage like that. Hope this helps. PS I love the motion detectors over the window alarms as you can cover so much more space with one unit and easier to install.
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Yes! Mine captures mice and all sorts of small birds and squirrels! But it also likes to take pictures of the weeds blowing in front of it too. Sometimes too many wind pics but I love the coyotes and bobcats so it's worth it really.
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...."if the wind blows" No, but it does depend on how and where you place it. For instance (notice I did not use "like" Like, like" ), I have had a problem with snakes on my patio and front door area (we live in rural south Louisiana). I set the sensor pointed toward a fixed wall and it tells me when one is just outside the door and creates a great safety advantages for us. I really don't want to kill the snakes as they do keep troublesome rodents and political solicitors (same thing I guess) away. I intend to get more sensors for additional zones of coverage. A great device for the price. ...."if the wind blows" No, but it does depend on how and where you place it. For instance (notice I did not use "like" Like, like" ), I have had a problem with snakes on my patio and front door area (we live in rural south Louisiana). I set the sensor pointed toward a fixed wall and it tells me when one is just outside the door and creates a great safety advantages for us. I really don't want to kill the snakes as they do keep troublesome rodents and political solicitors (same thing I guess) away. I intend to get more sensors for additional zones of coverage. A... » Read More ...."if the wind blows" No, but it does depend on how and where you place it. For instance (notice I did not use "like" Like, like" ), I have had a problem with snakes on my patio and front door area (we live in rural south Louisiana). I set the sensor pointed toward a fixed wall and it tells me when one is just outside the door and creates a great safety advantages for us. I really don't want to kill the snakes as they do keep troublesome rodents and political solicitors (same thing I guess) away. I intend to get more sensors for additional zones of coverage. A great device for the price. « Show Less
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Works well on Florida squirrels because they are small. Not so well on Michigan squirrels, they are bigger, and it just slaps them on the head so they come back tomorrow and do it again.
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Mine didn't repel mice or chipmunks... I don't think it will help with squirrels
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I would not recommend this product as a deterrent of squirrels on any surface. I used it on wood with very liberal applications and it didn't phase the squirrels in the least.
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Works well on a vertical pole. It hangs loosely and the squirrels slide off if they manage to jump on it. It solved my squirrel and raccoon problem. Stabilization may be a problem horizonally.
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They use it when it's cold, windy, raining, etc. Also if it's in the shade and you have hay, it will probably be cool. I would put it in a place it can receive nice soft wind. Ferals do what they want, and will enjoy it when they need it, not when we expect them to use it.
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Our primary purpose for this product was to discourage our deer population. It has done that job well. However, our pesky squirrels don't seem to be effected by this product at all. It may be they have just gotten use to the product. Much smarter than the deer by far.
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Good morning, I believe it will repel racoons, the reason I say this I have a Boykin Spaniel and he will activate the sensor. But he has to be fairly close to the sensor 15ft. My issue is deer.
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it might but not sure as it works on a pole preventing a squirrel from going up
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Yes! The noise this Sentinel makes will scare off animals! Place it where the plants are, pointing it forward to detect any animals.
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I only used it against squirrels so I can not say except that it is stinks and is powerful.
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Not sure about squirrels but it does stop birds eating fruits. Make sure fruits are not touching the net.
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Hi, we have tried it for a few weeks. it hasnt been very effective for squirrels in the attic. We haven't yet called the customer service to see if there are any adjustments possible. If I hadn't thrown away the box, I would have returned it.
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No, it seemed to work for a while, but the animals got used to it. you need a ton of it and have to reapply constantly. I have quit using this product. I bought those high frequency sound tubes you stick down into the ground. They emit what sounds like a distress call and sends the critters in the other direction. They aren't foolproof, but better than anything else I have ever used for squirrels, moles etc. I only saw 1 squirrel in my yard last summer. Hope this helps.