Marten Repellent, Car

Dry leftovers of bread and bitten cables under the hood indicate a fluffy marten. Especially in the cold season, it feels at home in the warm engine compartment and sets up his territory right there.

Once it is settled in, it is difficult to get rid of the marten. The animals search for their scent marks over and over again … only one thing helps: a thorough engine wash and our Gardigo marten-free car as a precaution for a renewed visit.

The device is connected to the car battery in two easy steps and has minimal power consumption thanks to new electronics. The device emits tones at intervals of 15 seconds (15 seconds pause). These tones, which are barely perceptible to the human ear, keep the martens away from the vehicle.

Minimal power consumption thanks to new electronics.

Activity

Martens are nocturnal animals and flexible in their food intake. Houses, barns in towns and villages, as well as warm places such as garages or engine rooms are among the preferred places where martens live, where they cause significant damage.

If you have a marten in the attic at home, night quickly turns into day, the rodents scratch and clear out everything that is not firmly anchored. Flower pots are emptied and knocked over and even the chickens are no longer safe.

Especially in cities where houses are built next to houses and there are few opportunities for martens to take shelter, they often look for engine rooms as a warm resting place. In many cases, martens cause considerable damage to the car by biting through fuel, brake, hydraulic lines or ignition cables. A marten leaves scent marks, which other martens react aggressively to and bite cables and wires. The problems of chewed cables therefore often occur when relocating to another marten territory or at territory borders.

The mating season begins in late June. That is why the territorial fights reach their peak in May, when the male martens are most aggressive.

Specifications

• Sound pressure: 85 dB
• Frequency: 12   kHz
• Operating voltage: 12 V DC
• Current consumption: 7 mA
• Power consumption: about 0.1 W
• Connection line: approx. 50 cm
• Micro fuse: 200 mA
• Size: 90 x 55 x 25 mm