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FAQs for Nuisance Critters
Can electric fence be used in residential areas?
Will electric fence harm animals or people?
Will nuisance pests learn to avoid my electric fence?
Can I electrify an existing woven-wire or chain link fence?
What factors are important to successfully keeping out critters with
an electric fence?
Can electric fence be used in residential areas?
Municipalities have different regulations pertaining to the use of electric
fence. Check local zoning laws for guidelines in your area. Properly installed
electric fencing can be the most effective method for keeping out critters.
Will electric fence harm animals or people?
The electric shock delivered by an electric fence controller, while intense, is
very brief and will not harm people or animals. Most Zareba fencers are UL
listed and pulse energy at one-second intervals, giving people or animals ample
time to release the wire. The electric pulse deters pests, but is not long
enough to harm people, children, or pets.
Will nuisance pests learn to avoid my electric fence?
All animals dislike the feeling of an electric shock. After one or two
encounters with an electrified fence, the animals will quickly learn to avoid
the area enclosed by the fence.
For deer/tall critters we recommend you
train them to avoid your fence by baiting
the fence. Small critters do not require baiting. Once the critters get a jolt,
they will avoid the area and find food elsewhere.
Can I electrify an existing woven-wire or chain link
fence?
The Zareba chain link insulator (CX25)
allows you to add hot wires to an existing chain link or woven wire fence. This
gives you the flexibility of putting an electrified wire at the outside top of
the fence (to keep animals from climbing over) or at the outside bottom (to
keep animals from digging under). This is a simple, low cost way to
"critter-proof" an existing fence. (Note: you can not directly electrify a
chain link or woven wire fence, as they will ground out).
What factors are important to successfully keeping out
critters with an electric fence?
Because you're excluding animals rather than containing them, the wires need to
be placed on the outside of posts. In addition, wires need to be spaced closely
enough to prevent small critters from
getting through. We recommend wire spacing of 3-4 inches.
Zareba Systems provides complete kits for simple and easy protection of your
lawn and garden.
For best results a properly installed fence system is important. View
installation tips for details.
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