Electronic Rat Trap -- Interesting Technology

An electronic rat trap is just a cool sounding idea. Being a guy, and liking things involving high levels of voltage, an electronic rat trap is right up my alley. But does the electronic rat trap really work as a viable option for getting rid of one of the world's most vile pests? I've aptly named the electronic rat trap the rodent electric chair, and have done some research to see how viable and option it is for getting rid of rats and mice.

My parents have recently had a lot of trouble with rodents. With large avocado trees and a deck where mice, rats, and other vermin can live, we've seen a high population of rats move into the neighborhood. Traditionally, they've used rat poison as a means of eliminating the pests, but this isn't really the best option for most homes because rat poison can also kill and harm household pets. That's why I've been studying a wide variety of other options, one of which is electronic rat traps.

An electronic rat trap delivers a lethal 8,500 volts of electricity, which is more than enough capacity for killing large rats and mice, and for giving a nice jolt to any living thing. I hope it's not harmful to humans :) Just kidding, it's not. When I was younger, I was enamored with mosquito lights that zapped airborne pests with an affinity for hovering around lighted buildings. Electronic rat traps are equally as cool, and I definitely am eager to see one in action.

People will try all manner of tactics to get rid of vermin. I remember as a child my parents used a plastic owl on our roof, which didn't seem to work with rodents, but which my dog was absolutely horrified of. The electronic rat trap sounds like the latest and ultimate endeavor for rodent elimination. 8,500 volts! Are you kidding me? That seems like overkill to me, but what can ya do?

The electronic rat trap gets its power from a battery, though a solar powered version would be even more awesome, though I'm not sure the sun would be a viable source for 8,500 volts of shock power :) I've searched but haven't seemed to be able to find a solar powered one yet.

For some reason I haven't yet been able to determine, it seems that urban regions are beginning to see a higher infestation of rodents than before. As a part time landscaper, I've come across many lawns that have gotten devastated by rabbits, and many fruit trees that are often ravaged by rats, mice, and other rodents. Though I haven't been able to find the cause of this recent infestation, many people are exploring their options for pest control. I think one of the big factors with the current infestation is that I live in an area that's had a couple of recent fires. The outer hillsides have been ravaged, which I'm sure is a factor that drives much of the animal population into urban areas. Whatever the factor, they're not going to be happy when they accidentally step into an electronic rat trap and find 8,500 volts of power introduced through a metal plate in the floor. Man, I'm glad I'm not a rat.

Thanks for checking out this article about the electronic rat trap. I hope you found it a funny and interesting pest control technology.