If you live under the same roof with a marten, you will definitely have restless nights. Since martens must not be killed, other means must be used. Repelling with light is a method that you can find in specialist shops. Find out here how effective this measure is.

Light effects are intended to scare the marten and make it flee

Successfully drive out martens

First of all: it is not easy to drive away a marten. Martens are very territorial animals and often come back, even if they have been gone for weeks. Therefore, the measures should be carried out over a longer period of time.

How does the marten deterrent with light work?

A marten deterrent with light is equipped with a motion detector. As soon as the marten deterrent registers a movement, it emits a glaring light - often combined with an ultrasonic signal, a "noise" that we cannot hear. That should make the marten flee.

How effective is a marten deterrent with light?

Nobody likes it when someone shines a light on their face at night - not even the marten. There are different opinions as to whether he allows himself to be permanently put off by this. While some tracer scare buyers are thrilled with light, it shows no effect at all for other sufferers.
The reasons for the non-functioning can be manifold:

  • The placement is not ideal.
  • The marten simply looks for another way so as not to run past the marten fright.
  • The marten is startled the first few times, but then gets used to the light.

combine measures

In order to successfully drive away a marten, it is advisable to combine several different methods. In addition to the marten deterrent with light, you can use the following home remedies:

  • Toilet blocks, mothballs or ethereal citrus scents
  • Dog hair, cat hair, and feces or urine from pets or foxes
  • Lay chicken wire (€14.99) under cars
  • Close gaps and holes tightly, make gutters inaccessible

tips

If all else fails, the best option is to catch the marten with a live trap. But note the closed season!

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Animals in the garden