Drive martens away for good – effective solutions with STOP&GO marten repellent for lasting protection!

How do I drive away a marten?

If you are looking for a solution to get rid of martens for good, you have come to the right place. With our products, you can avoid hundreds of euros in repair costs and unpleasant consequential damage to your vehicle, ensure peace and quiet in the attic or drive the marten out of your garden once and for all. The most effective way, especially because the marten does not get used to it, is to drive the marten away with High-voltage devices. Diese geben dem Marder einen Stromschlag und halten diesen nachhaltig und langfristig fern, vergleichbar mit einem Weidezaun (auch Weidezaunprinzip genannt). Eine ebenfalls weit verbreitete Methode den Marder fernzuhalten, ist das Einsetzen von Ultrasonic defense deviceswhich simulate fear and warning cries in the ultrasonic range. A decisive difference of STOP&GO marten repellent Ultrasonic defense devices It is important to note that our devices have a changing frequency range so that the marten does not get used to the sound and really stays away! However, it must be remembered that an ultrasonic device does not penetrate any material and really only covers a targeted area (comparable to a flashlight). That is why we also offer these devices in sets of 5 so that all angles can be targeted or covered with devices.

Marten repellent products

Last but not least comes the scent defense. Here there is a Scent disk for hanging, or an anti-marten spray for spraying. The scent disk is effective for up to 6 months and the anti-marten spray lasts up to 1 year. However, the following applies in all cases: The odors left behind by the marten should be removed with the help of a Scent mark remover should be removed, as they will only attract more martens instead of driving them away. To summarize, you can drive away a marten in three simple steps: Remove the scent mark using a Scent mark removerotherwise other martens will continue to be attracted. Avoid ineffective home remedies, as these are unreliable and only effective for a short time. Purchase and install effective marten repellent products such as High-voltage devices, ultrasonic devices or fragrance disks.

What does a marten repellent product cost?

The whole thing is also a question of price. Not everyone wants to buy a 150+ € repellent device straight away. However, what is independent of the budget and the repellent device and must always be done is to remove the scent mark with the help of a Scent mark remover. Denn wenn die Duftmarken des Marders nicht entfernt wurden, ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit bis ein neuer zu Gast ist und versucht sein Revier zu verteidigen. Für ein kleines Budget eignet sich die Scented disk perfect for around €14. This works for around 6 months and signals to the marten that its enemy is/was here, so that it gets scared and is driven away. If you want a longer-term solution and are prepared to invest around €50, you should opt for a Ultrasound device to fall back on. Here you can choose between a device that you connect to the car battery and one that is powered by its own button cells or batteries. Depending on the variant, the latter must be replaced every 2 years or so. If you don’t want to worry about it at all, really want to drive the marten away for good and know that a corresponding investment of €150+ is worthwhile, choose High-voltage defense devices. Diese werden im besten Fall über die Autobatterie betrieben, können an allen wichtigen Stellen im Motorraum verbaut werden und haben zusätzlich noch ein Ultraschallgerät mit integriert, sodass der Marder zu 100% vertrieben wird.

How do I protect my car from martens?

A marten will not nibble on your engine, but it will nibble on ignition cables, brake hoses or radiator hoses, for example. The latter then causes a loss of power, smells unpleasantly of antifreeze and can cause the engine to overheat. The brake hoses are where it gets really dangerous, because brake failure is usually only noticed when they are 100% needed. By then, however, it is already too late. So if there are even the slightest signs of a marten, you should go straight to your garage and have your car checked for possible damage caused by the marten, even if you don’t notice any external damage at first.

Why do martens get into cars?

Martens are loners and like to explore their surroundings. The engine compartment of a car offers them a good temporary hiding place from noise, light and us humans. The marten leaves behind an odor, also known as a scent mark. If the car is moved from an area in which the first marten had contact with it into the territory of another marten, the other marten discovers the foreign scent mark, its defense instinct or fighting instinct is triggered. Its defense instinct is to remove the other marten’s scent mark from the vehicle by force, usually in the form of biting into hoses and cables. A marten will therefore never attack your car for no reason, for fun or because it likes the cables so much. Its defense instinct is “merely” triggered by the foreign scent mark. So if you have your car fitted with marten repellent products, but the scent marks have not been triggered by a pre-treatment it is only a matter of time before you get another visit from a marten.

Martens in the house or attic

Martens find it surprisingly easy to get into the house, as they can jump up to two meters, are excellent climbers and openings of around 4 cm are enough for them to get into their attic. They can also easily lift roof tiles and then get into the attic. You can see what it looks like when the marten is on the rampage here:

How do I drive a marten out of the garden?

Having a marten in your garden is actually rather unusual and not too bad at first, because it won’t attack your flower bed. However, those who keep livestock with poultry are not so relaxed about the whole thing, as martens do not act like foxes and “only” take 1-2 animals, which are enough for their food requirements. If you want to protect your livestock from martens, you should pay attention to the Battery-operated ultrasonic device as these are very effective and, above all, weatherproof. In general, despite the weather resistance, we recommend installing the products in a weather-protected location.

The 3 best marten repellent devices

So far, we have presented various devices & ways to drive away martens to suit different scenarios. We have also compiled a general ranking of the best and most effective devices for repelling martens. The 4B battery ultrasonic device is an absolute classic, excellent value for money, battery-operated and therefore easy to attach anywhere. Furthermore, a battery set lasts up to 24 months (one battery set included), cable ties for fastening are included and there is a so-called frequency modulation, which means that the emitted ultrasonic waves vary so that the marten does not get used to the device. If you want to equip your car with the ultimate marten repellent device, the High-voltage device with ultrasound back. The six stainless steel contact plates are super easy to attach using the supplied cable ties and can be activated by simply pressing/clicking thanks to the cutting clamp technology. Thanks to the double-pole design, it no longer matters whether the engine compartment has conductive materials or not. An effective electric shock drives the marten away in the long term. An ultrasonic device is also integrated. The entire device is powered by two button cell batteries supplied, which last up to 18 months. The high-voltage device is also available with a 12-volt connection.

Home remedies against martens

Contrary to many recommendations from articles and forums on the Internet, we advise against the use of household remedies, as these are not effective in the long term and the marten becomes accustomed to them. Contrary to many recommendations such as placing urine, cat or dog hair and chili powder from articles and forums on the Internet, we do not recommend the use of household items to repel martens. If you try these household remedies, you will find that they usually have little or no repellent effect on the animal and the marten will get used to them or not be deterred at all. However, if you are looking for a long-term, reliable and sustainable method to keep martens away, you can choose the right product for you in our online store.

Does the insurance cover marten damage?

Some insurance companies will cover direct marten damage, yes. However, it becomes more complicated if the marten damage is not discovered and repaired immediately, which can result in significantly greater consequential damage. In the case of consequential damage, it all depends on the insurance company. We therefore generally recommend asking the insurer or making enquiries. What many people don’t know and is a big problem is if the scent mark is not removed after the repair, because then it’s only a matter of time before the next marten makes its move.

Conclusion

Equipping your car preventively with a marten repellent product therefore makes a lot of sense in terms of nerves, expense and economy. At the latest when you have to pay for consequential damage caused by a marten bite that is 4-5 times the cost of a simple marten repellent product, you will no longer want to live without marten protection. Just in case you still have any questions on the subject, contact one of our experts!