Rat Zapper Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it OK to use the Rat Zapper outside?
A: The Rat Zapper works fine outdoors.  We do recommend covering the Rat Zapper with a plastic bag or tarp if it is exposed to moisture, but otherwise you should be able to zap those nasty rodents in your fruit trees, on your patio, by your dog dish, on your fence, in the sub area below your house, in your barn, and all those other outdoor areas where our customers have mentioned problems.

Q: Will the Rat Zapper work on large rats?
A: Yes.  The Rat Zapper is designed to work on the largest Norway rats as well as the smallest mice.

Q: Does the Rat Zapper work for both rats and mice?
A: Yes. It works with the smallest mouse and the largest rat. If you are using the Rat Zapper for both rats and mice, we do offer a suggestion. Mice may be deterred by the smell of a rat. If you have zapped a rat and the mice are not going in, you may want to clean the Chamber with hot water and a mild soap solution.

Q: Is the Rat Zapper safe around pets and children?
A: Although you must use caution around any device, which generates a high voltage, the Rat Zapper is a safe alternative compared to standard rat traps, glue boards, and poison. The Rat Zapper is difficult for a child or a pet to trigger it. If a child or pet was able to trigger the Rat Zapper, the voltage will cause their muscles to contract, forcing them to pull their arm or paw away from the Rat Zapper. Finally, the amount of energy produced by the Rat Zapper is intentionally limited by use of batteries and circuit design. By limiting the energy produced, we have virtually eliminated the possibility of an injury occurring from the Rat Zapper.

Q: How many Rat Zappers do I need?
A: For residential users, we recommend 1 Rat Zapper for every 1000 square feet of living space. For commercial users (or very large homes) with more than 50,000 sq. ft., we recommend a strategic approach.   Get enough Rat Zappers to cover a "section" between 10,000 and 50,000 sq. ft. in size.  Spread those Rat Zappers out over the whole complex and monitor the activity.  Then, move  inactive Rat Zappers to the "hot spots" as necessary.

Q: Does the Rat Zapper work on squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, moles, gophers, groundhogs, possums, raccoons, birds, cats?
A: No, the Rat Zapper is strictly designed to work on rats and mice.  However, we have had customers who have used the Rat Zapper to help control ground squirrel populations successfully.

Q: How long do the batteries last?
A:  Four alkaline AA batteries will typically last for three months or 10-20 rodent kills.

Q: Can the Rat Zapper zap more than one rodent at a time?
A: Every time you zap one rodent, you must dispose of it, then reset the trap by turning it OFF and then back ON.