I have had experience with ultrasonic rodent deterrents and they seem to
have minimal effect. The mice either get used to it or move a short
distance away. You'd probably have to have a dozen of them to actually
keep mice away.
I prefer little Havahart mouse traps which catch the mouse alive. I
deposit the mice in a natural setting several miles away. There are
also revolving-door type traps which catch several at once, except
sometimes the door squashes the mouse.
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