Tbh, ultrasonic repellents haven't done much in my experience...tried a few around dumpsters and attic spaces, raccoons seemed totally unfazed. Weirdly enough, motion-activated lights worked better—guess they prefer their mischief in the dark.
"Weirdly enough, motion-activated lights worked better—guess they prefer their mischief in the dark."
Funny you mention that, because I had a similar experience with squirrels in my attic. Tried ultrasonic repellents first, thinking they'd be the humane and high-tech solution... but nope, those little guys just seemed to shrug it off and carry on with their squirrel Olympics at 3 AM. Eventually, I rigged up some motion-activated floodlights near the entry points, and surprisingly, that did the trick. Guess critters really do value their privacy when causing chaos.
On a side note, glad you found a roofing company that didn't rip you off. Finding trustworthy contractors feels like winning the homeowner lottery sometimes. Had a roofer once who tried convincing me I needed a full replacement when all I had was a minor leak around a vent pipe. Pays to get multiple opinions, that's for sure.
- Motion lights are surprisingly effective—seen them work great for raccoons too.
- Ultrasonic repellents seem hit-or-miss; some folks swear by them, others get zero results.
- Good call on getting multiple roofing opinions. I've inspected homes where contractors recommended costly replacements when a simple flashing fix was enough.
- Curious, did your roofer suggest any preventative measures against future critter invasions?
Glad you found a roofer who didn't push unnecessary repairs—that can be rare these days. Motion lights have worked pretty reliably for me, too, especially with raccoons. On the ultrasonic devices, I haven't had much luck personally; seems wildlife around here just gets used to them after a while. Did your roofer mention sealing vents or adding screens? I've seen those measures help quite a bit in my neighborhood, and they're usually budget-friendly solutions...might be worth considering.
Good call on sealing vents and screens—those made a noticeable difference for me. Had squirrels nesting in my attic vents last year, and once I added metal mesh screens, problem solved. Curious though, has anyone tried those scent-based repellents like peppermint oil or predator urine? I've heard mixed reviews, but never tested them myself...wonder if they're worth the hassle.
