Shield Protects Machinery From Rodents

Shield Protects Machinery From Rodents Rodent Shield Systems is the result of the knowledge and hands-on experience of Cheetah Electronics Ltd., a family-owned business in Ireland with over 50 years of manufacturing agricultural electric fencing. “The idea for the Rodent Shield System came from the constant complaints from farmers about the damage that rodents were causing to their farm machinery, vintage cars and other equipment,” says system inventor Padraic George. “These pests frequently chew wiring looms, insulation and hydraulic lines in machines that sit idle during winter storage, which leads to costly downtime.” Traditional control methods, such as poison, traps or cats, only help reduce the rodent population without truly preventing access to valuable equipment. Recognizing this gap, George introduced a physical, electrified barrier designed to keep unwanted animals out. The system acts as a deterrent, stopping rodents from entering machinery and causing damage. The Rodent Shield System consists of modular, electrified panels that form a closed perimeter around machinery or storage areas. Each panel delivers a strong, electrified pulse every second. When pests try to cross, they receive a shock that stuns and deters them. This single negative experience helps ensure they won’t return, thanks to their neophobic tendencies and ability to learn from unpleasant encounters. The system acts as both a psychological and physical deterrent, protecting against mice, rats, pine martens, raccoons and other mammals that threaten machinery. Designed to be scalable and flexible, the panels easily connect to create any desired length. The fence can be opened for moving equipment in and out. Powered by a 5-joule electric fence energizer, the system works indoors and outdoors, adapting to various weather conditions. The panels can be secured to concrete or wood to ensure stability against wind. “Rodent Shield Systems have proven to be 100% effective when installed correctly, with early adopters reporting no further rodent damage to their machinery,” George says. “The product has been primarily sold online, but we recently expanded through a partnership with Ellens Equipment, an agricultural dealership in Michigan. Customers can now purchase the system directly or through the dealership’s stores and website.” Priced at approximately $16 to $17 per foot, a typical 100 ft. bundle, large enough to surround a combine harvester, costs about $1,999. This price includes the energizer, panels and all necessary hardware. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rodent Shield Systems (rodentshieldsystems@gmail.com; www.rodentshieldsystems.com) or Ellens Equipment (ph 231-825-2416; ellens@ellensequipment.com; www.ellensequipment.com).

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