RODAR II Ultrasonic Pest Repeller hantavirus graphic with rodent prevention message

Hantavirus in the news

Rodent prevention starts at home.

Q: Can RODAR II prevent hantavirus?

No. RODAR II is an ultrasonic pest repeller, not a medical device, disinfectant, or public-health treatment. It can help deter certain pests as part of a broader prevention plan, but hantavirus prevention also requires avoiding rodent exposure and following public-health cleanup guidance.

Q: Where should I place RODAR II?

Place RODAR II where ultrasonic waves can travel freely across the area you want to protect. Avoid putting the unit behind heavy furniture, dense storage, thick walls, closed cabinets, or other obstacles that can reduce coverage.

Q: Do I still need to clean and seal entry points if I use RODAR II?

Yes. RODAR II is meant to complement, not replace, basic rodent prevention. Seal openings, remove food and water sources, reduce clutter, clean safely, and monitor for droppings, nesting material, or gnaw marks.

Recent headlines are a reminder that rodents are more than a nuisance. A smart prevention plan can help make homes, garages, cabins, campers, and storage areas less inviting to pests.

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9 cases reported by ECDC in the MV Hondius Andes hantavirus outbreak as of May 11, 2026

3,000 sq. ft. coverage per RODAR® II unit, according to Micron’s product specifications

23–55 kHz ultrasonic output range listed for RODAR® II

<2W electricity use for continuous plug-in operation

The news in context

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported an Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with seven confirmed cases, two probable cases, and three deaths as of May 11, 2026. CDC has said the risk to the American public remains extremely low. For homeowners and property managers, the practical lesson is prevention: reduce contact with rodents and the spaces they contaminate. ECDC outbreak update · CDC statement

Why it matters

Rodents can turn ordinary spaces into risk zones.

Hantaviruses are mainly spread from rodents to people. CDC notes that people can be exposed when fresh rodent urine, droppings, saliva, or nesting materials are stirred up and contaminated particles get into the air.

They hide where people store things.

Attics, basements, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, barns, campers, and stock rooms give rodents dark, quiet places to nest.

They contaminate surfaces.

Droppings, urine, nesting materials, and gnaw marks should be treated as signs to act—not something to sweep away casually.

Prevention beats cleanup.

The best approach is layered: block entry, remove attractants, clean safely, monitor activity, and use a deterrent to make the space less comfortable for pests.

Where RODAR® II fits

A quiet, plug-in layer for indoor pest deterrence.

RODAR® II Ultrasonic Pest Repeller uses high-frequency ultrasound designed to help deter pests from staying in a protected area. It is a non-chemical tool that can run continuously in the background as part of a practical, layered pest-prevention plan.

Helps repel rodents and many other pests, including rats, mice, squirrels, bats, fleas, and roaches
One unit covers up to 3,000 square feet
Ultrasonic output listed at 23 to 55 kHz
Plugs into a standard outlet and uses less than 2 watts of electricity
Small 6" x 4" design for easy placement in many indoor spaces

The prevention plan

A cleaner space starts with four simple layers.

RODAR® II is not a medical device, disinfectant, or replacement for safe cleanup. Think of it as one useful part of a broader plan that also includes exclusion, sanitation, and safe handling of rodent-contaminated areas.

Seal entry points

Check around garage doors, vents, utility penetrations, foundations, crawl spaces, rooflines, and gaps around doors. Blocking access reduces the chance that rodents move in.

Remove attractants

Store food in sealed containers, manage trash promptly, clean spills, keep pet food secured, and reduce clutter where rodents may nest.

Clean safely

Do not sweep or vacuum rodent droppings or nesting material dry. CDC recommends wetting contaminated areas with disinfectant or bleach solution before wiping them up carefully.

Deter and monitor

Place RODAR® II where ultrasonic waves can travel freely across the area, then keep monitoring for droppings, gnaw marks, nesting material, and new entry points.

Placement guide

Give ultrasound a clear path.

Ultrasonic sound behaves best when it can travel into open space. Placement matters, especially in rooms with heavy storage, furniture, boxes, shelving, or thick barriers.

Tip: For larger or divided spaces, consider whether one unit has a clear path to the area you want to protect. Walls, closed doors, and dense storage can reduce coverage.

Good placement

Open wall outlet
Clear line into the room
Near problem areas
Away from large obstructions
Running continuously

Avoid

Behind furniture
Inside closed cabinets
Behind stacked boxes
Blocked by thick walls
Turning it off between uses

Use cases

Built for the places pests try to settle.

RODAR® II is especially useful in indoor spaces where you want a plug-in, non-chemical deterrent working in the background.

Homes Garages Attics Basements Cabins Campers & RVs Restaurants Kitchens Storage rooms Workshops Offices Farms & outbuildings

The bottom line

Don’t invite pests in. Help keep them out.

The MV Hondius outbreak is unusual and serious, but the everyday lesson is straightforward: rodent exposure is worth preventing before it becomes a bigger problem. Combine sealing, sanitation, safe cleanup, monitoring, and ultrasonic pest deterrence to make your indoor spaces less inviting to pests.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you plug in.

Can RODAR® II prevent hantavirus?

No. RODAR® II is an ultrasonic pest repeller, not a medical device, disinfectant, or public-health treatment. It can help deter certain pests as part of a broader prevention plan, but hantavirus prevention also requires avoiding rodent exposure and following public-health cleanup guidance.

What does the cruise ship outbreak have to do with home rodent control?

The MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus and is unusual because Andes virus can spread person-to-person after close, prolonged contact. For homes, garages, cabins, campers, and storage areas, the more common prevention message remains the same: reduce contact with rodents and the spaces they contaminate.

Where should I place RODAR® II?

Place RODAR® II where ultrasonic waves can travel freely across the area you want to protect. Avoid putting the unit behind heavy furniture, dense storage, thick walls, closed cabinets, or other obstacles that can reduce coverage.

Do I still need to clean and seal entry points if I use RODAR® II?

Yes. RODAR® II is meant to complement, not replace, basic rodent prevention. Seal openings, remove food and water sources, reduce clutter, clean safely, and monitor for droppings, nesting material, or gnaw marks.

Is the ultrasonic sound from RODAR® II safe for people and pets?

RODAR® II is designed for occupied indoor spaces and the product page describes the ultrasound as inaudible to humans and pets. Always follow product instructions. If you keep pet rodents or other sensitive animals, consult a veterinarian or test the unit in a way that lets you monitor their comfort.

Sources

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