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Envirobug Silent Solar Snake Repellers

Envirobug Silent Solar Snake Repellers

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Envirobug Silent Solar Snake Repellers
3.2

50 reviews

Positive vs Negative
52%48%
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Pet OwnerYes · No
Value for Money
3.2
Ease of Use
3.9

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50 reviews
5 Chris  · Great Product, Very easy to install and use, super fast delivery. A+++
5 Thomas B  · Easy assembly, clear instructions and very nice to look at in the yard
5 Marion S  · Alex has been very helpful, answering my emails and also returning my call. Very impressed Marion
5 Colin Torr  · Great product and important tool in my personal war against ducks?
5 Narelle  · Excellent products from an excellent company, prompt and efficient service
2 Paul H.  · System is good but they aus post for delivrry which is not good
SUSSANNE
SUSSANNEVictoria
 

Useless Solar Snake repellers , Appalling Service , new devices were posted to me however, would still not charge or vibrate . Returned products at my cost , Advised there was no problem with he devices. Asked for the details of the testing … Read more

conducted and a report , Nothing provided. This is a company that does not try and maintain customer satisfaction , does not answer their phone and their standard reply is " We found the products not defective " Envirobug offered to return the useless products to me at my cost or refund me half of what I paid. Reported to Consumers affairs along with other customers. Don't fall for their false advertising . We even had a snake curled up beside the useless snake repellers over summer .

 Follow-up  · Finally received a full refund.

EnviroBug
EnviroBug    

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Debbie T.
Debbie T.WA3 posts
 

Same problem as many others. Bought 2 snake repellers and one failed to vibrate after a few weeks and had to jump through hoops with seller to try and remedy. Still no resolution. Now other one not working. Asked for replacements but no go. Do not fall for trap like me. Have since learned from snake catchers they are no deterrent as seen video on YouTube of snake coiled around repeller. Show details

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EnviroBug    

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Julie Burns
Julie BurnsVIC2 posts
  Fair Incentive

We have purchased 8 of the snake repellents now. We gifted 2 to our daughter for her home. We have recently had our backyard landscaped and the fit well into the new layout. They seem to work well, lighting up and vibrating in the evening when l go outside with our dogs. I would recommend them to anyone. Show details ·  1

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Ken Dietz
Ken DietzQLD14 posts
 

Snake Repellers are an excellent product for scaring away snakes, but come off second best when you don't see them with a ride on mower. So to fix that problem, put in some markers.  Show details ·  1

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John A.
John A.4 posts
 

Snake next to my deterrent – Sorry, there is a unit in front of and behind. The other is buried deep. Not a success!! Show details

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Kris T.
Kris T.
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Easy set up. I've just installed & charging but I'm pretty sure this will work. The vibration is intense. Thanks Show details ·  1

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Open and Honest
Open and HonestVIC6 posts
 

Read their website = 5 Star, Product review is a different story. We live on 10 acres however only needed to cover 2 acres. Our land is extremely clear of anything, no wood piles, no rubbish or old tin etc, our shed is organised and clear of clutter. We purchased 40 of these repellers, 2 farm packs and paid $1538, we purchased double the amount… Read more

so they were placed out half the required distance. A sure thing you would think to deter snakes if they worked. Some were placed next to a metal fence so the vibration which deters the snake was louder, they were all placed in clear areas none which hold water. As per the EnviroBug instructions the repellers were removed over autumn and winter, cleaned and stored in a plastic tub so realistically they were only deployed for six months of the 13. Without labouring on about problems and a phone call along the way, 13 months later and five red belly black snakes these useless repellers do not work, they rust and only 10 out of 40 still vibrate. Envirobug’s solution is because we are four weeks out of warranty even though I had spoken to them last year about problems, they offered to fix them at our expense. My husband is ex military and the most organised man I know, we look after everything we own. Do not waste your money on this rubbish. Product review states that they have detected a number of positive reviews for this listing which they suspect have been falsely generated and product review have removed them. VCAT is an option to possibly get some of our money back as this is a common practice of businesses not backing their products or warranties and falsifying their reviews. This company has loopholes in their warranty about water getting in, you cannot bring the repellers in every time it rains and 100% water gets in.

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SicilianKitchen
SicilianKitchenVIC14 posts
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I purchased a set of solar units and within weeks began having problems. I contacted support and was guided through a checklist focused on moisture inside the units. The support agent was thorough, checked for the red moisture-indicator dots just inside the rims, and asked me to reassemble the two components after inspection. Ongoing faults and… Read more

repeated fixes

As soon as I refitted the units they started vibrating. Over the following months they continued to stall. I kept pulling the two components apart and reassembling them; I have lost count of how many times I’ve had to do this. I reached the point of wanting to discard the units and discovered on the website that the company now sells fully battery‑operated versions, so I emailed support again to explain the ongoing issue and my intent to purchase the non‑solar units.

Frustration with support process

Support replied by insisting I complete another checklist, despite the detailed history I had already provided and all the corrective actions I had repeatedly taken since my first contact. I explained that I have particular challenges following checklists and protocols and that I preferred a phone call. They refused and insisted on the checklist, which I was not able to complete.

When I first contacted support, I was told a replacement would be offered if the units were compromised. That promise was not honoured. In my email I stated I would be buying the non‑solar D‑cell battery units without any request for a discount and that if those failed in the same way I would discard them as well.

Product quality concerns

The product instructions state that Lenox be prayed inside the units to extend the life of the repellers. In my case there was absolutely no moisture present in my solar units, however, the units clearly show silicon added into the gaps as an attempt to seal them so I’m going to assume the design was flawed and the silicon was messy and unprofessional, best described as “an afterthought”!

Accessibility and neuro‑inclusion issues

I disclosed that I am autistic and described how the support interaction was difficult for me. I provided [Name Removed] with practical suggestions for improving the business’s neuro‑inclusive skills and recommended professional development in that area. I did not receive genuine empathy or an apparent willingness to adapt communication to my needs but a generic response consumers see often!!!!

If these new units are as much of a fail as the solar I will proceed with disposing of them and consider this matter closed from my end.

Way below par and poor standards of business!

I’m already chuckling at the genetic response I get to this review, very predictable!!

EnviroBug
EnviroBug    

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Positive reviews

Janice
Janice2 posts
  Fair Incentive

Stealthy 360 degree ultrasonic pest repeller review - looks great. Bought it to put in the caravan to repel pests while in the shed. Will leave it on even when on the road now I’ve seen it in action. Received excellent advice from Envirobug. Will get the rechargeable pest repeller for an unpowered studio next. Show details ·  1

Bruce Q.
Bruce Q.
 

I was very disappointed at first for at least 3 weeks sending various emails back and forth in relation to my x10 snake solar repellers that just would not work as they we're anticipated to,and then I had a phone call from Ally from Envirobug, and I had just informed her that I just purchased a a n other rechargeable battery from a local supplier… Read more ·  1

and I did have the snake repeller in the car at the time,and it would not stop vibrating,so it was then we realised that all 10 of the snake repellers had battery fault would not charge at all, so with that information ,Ally from Envirobug contacted me again the next day ,and thanked me for being so patient and detecting the faulty batteries once they tracked down the batch number,and promptly sent me 10 new batteries the next day, all I can say is big thankyou for being patient with me because I was a very disgruntled customer, they actually thanked me for being so consistent on finding out the issue so they Envirobug could help me with my purchase,all I can say is great product great staff,they are there to help as team and solve and help you every step of the way,10/10 for product help and follow up help for their customers great Aussie company ,thanku Envirobug awesome,kind regards Bruce Quick Mareeba Nth Qld

Grannymae
Grannymae2 posts
 

We purchased the snake repellers and we now feel confident that our small dog is protected. The ordering system was easy and delivery was super speedy. Thank you for great products. Show details ·  1

Negative reviews

aqua09
aqua095 posts
 

Purchased 2 pack Snake Repellers. 1 stopped working after 4 hours. All manufacturer instructions followed prior to use. Contacted customer service for warranty repair/replacement but was just sent a worksheet problem-solving sheet to follow. Got to step 5: Open the stem to find the white or red dot - no instructions how to open the stem. Appalling customer service. Dont waste your money! Show details

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Ace H
Ace H6 posts
 

Dont buy!!!! 1) they don't work - I had a snake resting within 1m of one 2) they don't honour warranty - 8x stopped working in under 12 months and they refused to replace. Show details

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EnviroBug    

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Mat
MatVictoria2 posts
 

As others have stated do not buy this product. If you're like me its too late and you were sucked in by fake reviews on their official website. You won't get a chance to see if the product actually deters snakes as the product and service is of such poor quality. I purchased 6, 1 was faulty out of the box with no vibration another 2 had the same… Read more

fault within a month. The remaining 3 intermittently stop vibrating and you need to power cycle them every few days. Their customer support is pathetic, you need to keep emailing them and threaten legal action to get a response. Then they claim they're water damaged so it voids their warranty, even though the product was faulty out of the box. Not only that we're in the middle of summer in a drout, there is no chance any of them got wet. Consumer affairs will direct you to take them to vcat but who has the time for that, most people work full time. That's probably how they have been able to keep selling the product.

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Recent reviews

Jarrod B
Jarrod B
  Fair Incentive

Great no snakes. Easy to use, would recommend. Five stars Show details ·  1

Kez
Kez11 posts
 

Early days but so far so good. Haven't seen any snakes since we have put them in. Will review again after summer ends. Thank you. Show details ·  1

Steve G.
Steve G.QLD
  Fair Incentive

Arrived on due date, easy assembly, charging now & neighbourhood snakes are beginning to gossip. Show details ·  1

Anup M.
Anup M.NSW2 posts
 

These ones are light and flexible enough to wear and work all day long. Show details ·  1

Marie
MarieNSW
  Fair Incentive

I have bought the snake repellent and so far they seem to be working , one has stopped working and am waiting to hear about a replacement. Show reply

Kym Cross
Kym CrossVIC4 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

Super fast delivery. Have used EnviroBug snake repellers for years. Definitely see less Eastern Browns on our property in central Victoria. Show details ·  1

tony
tonyNSW
  Fair Incentive

So easy to install,love that it is silent also has a greater vibration than a different brand i have had and a better battery.so happy with this purchase Show details ·  1

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Mick
Mick
  Fair Incentive

Seems to work great and easy to get set up Show details ·  1

Maria k
Maria k
  Fair Incentive

Soo far soo good..only had them for 2wks.. easy to set up..great company to deal with! Show details ·  1

Karky
KarkyNSW3 posts
  Fair Incentive

Fast delivery , great products. Both as advertised, good quality and pricing. Show details ·  1

Lydia Berger
Lydia Berger3 posts
  Fair Incentive

Company is great to deal with, speedy delivery and communication. Now to see if the snake goes away! Show reply

Pam C
Pam C
  Fair Incentive

Difficult for one person to do. But there use a great idea. Show reply

Malcolm Brown
Malcolm BrownVIC
 

Simple to buy, it arrived quickly and works. I support local retailers. Show details ·  1

Barbara
BarbaraVIC
  Fair Incentive

Order came very quickly and very happy with our order of snake repellers Show details ·  1

TDW
TDW3 posts
 

Do not buy from Envirobug – Do not buy from Envirobug. Very poor quality product and non existent customer service. Have just threatened them with legal action and in the process of lodging complaint with ACCC as they do not stand by their warranty. Show details

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