How does D-TER work?
D-TER has been found to be effective in repelling all species of vertebrates against which it has been evaluated. Its mode of action is both scientific and clever. D-TER repels by creating a feeling within the creatures that the treated area is unsafe and threatening. This is reinforced when they quickly leave and the feeling disappears resulting in the development of a ‘learned aversion response’. The advantage of the development of this response is that not only are the creatures harmlessly repelled but the effect lasts far, far longer than the D-TER itself. Unlike many sight and sound repellents there have been no reports of birds, or animals, becoming ‘used to’ D-TER and in fact due to its mode of action this is not to be expected.
