The best Solar vole repellents, compared.
Top pick: NIUBDHQ 4-pack, 500 g Best value: NIKAND R_4 4-pack – About £33.96 for four stakes, 3.3 from 3,092 reviews, £5.99 under the other NIKAND 4-pack at the same star line. Updated October 2026.
A solar vole repellent is a plastic garden stake with a small solar panel. It sends a short pulse of vibration, a beep, or both into the soil. British buyers usually want one for fresh molehills on a lawn, or for the soft runs, small heaps, and nibbled bulbs that fit a field vole or a bank vole. Northern Ireland has no native mole. A suitable stake states a weather code, a spacing interval, and whether the beep can be switched off. IP65 or IP66 means dust-tight and resistant to water jets, not a unit you bury or stand in a puddle. The panel stays above the turf, and the spike is pushed or twisted in, not hammered. Pulses last a few seconds every 20 to 40 seconds. GOV.UK says no mole repellent is approved, and a burrow in a bank by a pond or ditch may be a protected water vole in England and Wales. Species and the law are set out in the [moles or voles guide](/hub/pest-control/solar-vole-repellent/sub/solar-vole-repellent-moles-or-voles).
A solar vole repellent is a plastic garden stake with a small solar panel. It sends a short pulse of vibration, a beep, or both into the soil.
38 products checked · 58 hrs invested · +18,600 readers
Swipe for more
1-2 of 11
Personal buying guide
Question 1 of 2
Can you live with a beep every half minute?
NIUBDHQ's 500 g AR08M-C 4-pack (about £25.99, 6.9 x 6.5 x 25 cm) runs a single combined vibration-and-beep mode that pulses for 3 seconds every 32 seconds across a claimed 15-metre spacing and up to 460 square metres. The listing states an IP65 ABS and polycarbonate housing and specifies at least two days of sun before first use, followed by 5 hours of sunlight for 38 hours of operation. You drill a hole, insert the stake, flip the switch, and wait two to four weeks before moving it if new hills appear. It shows 5.0 out of 5 from 3 amazon.co.uk ratings, with two short review texts reporting no repeat molehills after two stakes were pushed in and no hardware faults. Even so, three ratings are far below the 20-review threshold needed to judge wet-weather sealing, so the score is capped at 40. There is no vibration-only switch despite the bullet calling its single setting the quietest mode, and this listing shares part number AR08M-C and the about £25.99 price with NIUBDHQ's 520 g listing.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want explicit sun-to-runtime figures (5 hours for 38 hours) and an IP65 4-pack, and who accept a three-review sample.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a vibration-only mode with the beep switched off or a large UK review history.
Specifications
Common questions
How many modes does the listing state?
One: vibration plus beep. The bullet calls that the quietest mode.
Can it work in low sunlight?
The question is unanswered. The bullet says charge in sun for at least 2 days, and 5 hours of sun for 38 hours of running.
What do the two review texts say?
One says no repeat hills after two stakes were pushed in. The other says it appears to be working quickly. Neither describes a fault.
This second NIUBDHQ AR08M-C listing (about £25.99) carries the same part number, 6.9 x 6.5 x 25 cm dimensions, IP65 rating, and 3-second pulse every 32 seconds as the 500 g listing, differing only in its 520 g listed weight and lower Garden rank. Like its twin, it offers only one combined vibration-plus-beep mode, claims up to 460 square metres at 15-metre intervals, and states 5 hours of sunlight for 38 hours of runtime after two days of initial charging. Across 3 amazon.co.uk reviews at 5.0 stars, one buyer praised a screw-in design that avoided damaging the top during fitting and reported fewer new tunnels after a couple of weeks. Another reviewer noted that results vary with soil, pest activity, and placement and may only help over time, while also calling the product a 2-pack despite the 4 Pack title. Because the three-review sample is too thin to test long-term rain sealing and one review muddies the pack count, the score is capped at 40. You also cannot silence the beep without switching the stake off completely.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Shoppers already looking at NIUBDHQ's AR08M-C who want to compare the three review texts on this 520 g listing before ordering.
Less suitable: Buyers who want at least 20 UK reviews or a silent vibration-only setting.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the same part as the other NIUBDHQ listing?
Both use part number AR08M-C. This listing weight is 520 g. The other NIUBDHQ listing lists 500 g.
Is it safe for pets?
The bullet says no chemicals and that children and pets are safe around it. That is a listing claim, not a test.
What do the reviews say about fitting?
One review prefers the screw-in design because pushing risked the top. Another says results vary with soil and placement.
KSLDNZMA's 8-pack (about £26.99, 16 x 13 x 25 cm, 690 g) works out at about £3.37 per stake and emits a sonic pulse every 30 seconds when planted with at least 2 inches of head clearance above the soil. Unlike listings that print a 650-square-metre figure, its bullets claim a smaller 44-foot diameter per stake alongside a 70-to-96-foot spacing note. The set holds 5.0 stars from 2 amazon.co.uk reviews, where one buyer says the ABS and PVC stakes charged in UK sunlight and stayed working through rain with a gentle buzz, while the second reviewer is still hoping for a result. Because two reviews cannot show whether eight stakes keep running over a wet season, the score is capped at 40. The listing also omits an IP weather code, pulse duration, mode options, and battery runtime hours, and its technical table prints a forward slash in the power-source row. Customer questions on low-sun performance and battery life are left unanswered on the page.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Larger lawns where you want eight stakes for about £26.99 and a matching 8-unit count field, provided you accept a two-review sample.
Less suitable: Buyers who require a stated IP65 or IP66 weather code, selectable modes, or a 20-plus review history.
Specifications
Common questions
Does it work in low sunlight?
The question is unanswered. The bullet says direct sunlight.
How long does the battery last?
The listing does not give hours.
Is the noise disruptive?
The bullet says a gentle buzz will not disturb family or pets. A review repeats that. No level is measured.
TOPsic's Mru-004-U-84BX listing (about £29.99, ABS and stainless steel) emits combined ultrasonic sound and vibration every 20 seconds and claims 24-hour operation, including overcast days, once the battery has absorbed enough sun. The page carries two internal contradictions: the title prints IP66 while a bullet states IP65, and the title and bullets promise an 8-pack while the technical table lists 1 piece, a 10 g weight, and 6 x 3 x 1 cm dimensions. It also prints a 650-metre maximum-range figure without giving a stake-to-stake spacing interval, pulse duration, or the hours of sunlight required for a full charge. Across 2 amazon.co.uk ratings at 5.0 stars, one reviewer saw startled animals run off on camera and another said pests left a vegetable patch and roses. Because two short reviews cannot confirm long-term rain sealing or resolve the pack-count conflict, the score is capped at 40. There is also no switch to turn off the sound while keeping vibration running.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Shoppers willing to check the delivered box count against the 8-pack title and accept a two-review listing.
Less suitable: Buyers who want consistent specification fields, a silent vibration-only mode, or a proven review sample.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it IP65 or IP66?
The title says IP66. A bullet says IP65.
How many stakes are in the set?
The title and one bullet say eight. The pieces field says 1, and the weight field says 10 g.
What do the two reviews say?
Both are positive and short. One mentions a camera. Neither describes a fault.
BOJYS lists the Umr-001-8JX solar stake set at about £17.79 with a polycrystalline silicon panel, a claimed 96-foot spacing, a 450-metre maximum-range field, and up to 400 hours of operation on a full charge. The listing contradicts itself on core details: the title says 4 Pack while the Number of Pieces field prints 1, and one bullet states a 3–4 second pulse every 40 seconds while another states every 20 seconds. It claims waterproof and rainproof construction in ABS, polypropylene, and stainless steel without giving an IP code or the charging hours needed to reach full capacity. Although the amazon.co.uk rating line reads 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, the text of that single review reports that the product did not work at all after following the instructions and advises buyers to choose something else because moles dug all around the poles. Because there is only one review and its text is negative despite the 5.0 star line, the score is capped at 40. At £2.11 less than the Nitoer 4-pack, it carries far more listing ambiguity and no positive UK track record.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only buyers willing to verify the delivered pack count on arrival and accept a one-review listing.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a verified 4-pack with an IP code and consistent specifications, which the Nitoer 4-pack states at about £19.90.
Specifications
Common questions
How many are in the box?
The title says 4 pack. The pieces field says 1.
How long does it take to charge?
The listing does not say. It claims up to 400 hours once fully charged.
Does the only review report a result?
The single review says it did not work and that moles dug around the poles.
Nitoer's S40 4-pack (about £19.90) plants four green ABS solar stakes at a claimed 50-foot spacing (15.24 metres in the maximum-range field) and emits a 3–4 second sound pulse every 30 seconds with the head left about 2 inches above the turf. Across 22 amazon.co.uk ratings it holds 4.2 stars, making it the top pick among the four listings in this comparison that have at least 20 reviews. Several buyers report new molehills dropping over two to four weeks, including during cloudy spells, and note that the hum stays faint when the spike is pushed well into the ground. Against that, one photographed UK review saw no change after about a week, and another reviewer notes that their dog growled at the intermittent buzz. You also need wet soil or a pilot hole so the plastic tip does not buckle in firm ground, and a shallow fit makes the buzz louder for neighbours. The technical table prints ac_dc under power source even though the title and bullets describe solar charging with a 48-hour initial sun charge for up to 4 days of running.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Lawn owners who want a lower-priced 4-pack with an IP65 rating and at least 20 UK reviews for a two-to-four-week trial.
Less suitable: Gardens where an audible buzz every 30 seconds will annoy dogs or neighbours, or buyers expecting a guaranteed clear lawn.
Specifications
Common questions
How far apart does the listing say to place them?
Every 50 feet. The maximum-range field says 15.24 metres.
Will it harm pets or children?
The bullets say it is humane and uses no chemicals or poisons. One review says a dog growled at the buzz.
How is it powered?
The bullets say solar, with two days of sun before first use. The power-source field says ac_dc.
This NIKAND 4-pack (about £39.95, 400 g) pulses for 3–4 seconds every 30 seconds at a claimed 96-foot spacing and asks for about two to four weeks to judge results. It holds the largest sample in the set at 3.3 stars across 3,528 amazon.co.uk reviews, but it is also the dearest listing here and matches the 3.3 star line of the about £33.96 NIKAND pack. A few buyers report mole activity dropping for a fortnight or a month, and one reviewer mentions a three-way switch for vibrate, noise, or both that is absent from the listing bullets. Against those reports, many reviewers describe condensation forming inside the solar panel after rain, charging failing after a few days or winter storage, and an incessant beep that disturbs neighbours. Several buyers also found new molehills pushed up right beside the stakes, and one reviewer says a 4-pack order arrived with only two units. The listing gives no IP weather code, leaves dimensions blank, and prints ABS and wood in the material field.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers comparing the two large NIKAND review files who specifically want to check whether the current batch includes the three-way switch mentioned in one review.
Less suitable: Value-focused shoppers who can buy the about £33.96 NIKAND R_4 4-pack, or anyone needing proven rain sealing.
Specifications
Common questions
Is there a mode switch on the listing?
The bullets do not state one. One review describes vibrate, noise, or both.
What do reviews say about rain?
Several say condensation inside the panel after rain, then charging stops. One says a set survived heavy rain.
Does it need batteries?
The question is unanswered. The power-source field says solar powered.
NIKAND's R_4 4-pack (about £33.96) uses black and silver plastic stakes (6.1 x 6.1 x 24.9 cm, 376 g) that emit a 3–4 second sonic pulse every 30 seconds at a claimed 96-foot spacing over a two-to-four-week wait. With 3.3 stars from 3,092 amazon.co.uk ratings, it is the best value choice between the two high-volume NIKAND listings because it undercuts the about £39.95 sibling by £5.99 for the same four-stake format and star rating. Some buyers saw lawns stay clear of fresh hills for about a month or after leaving the spikes about 2 inches proud of the soil rather than burying them for mowing. However, a large share of the review file reports stakes going silent after a few days or within three to four months, weak solar charging that stops night pulses when the sun is low, and moles digging within 10 feet of working poles. Several reviewers also warn that the beep every 30 seconds is loud enough for neighbours to comment on. The listing claims waterproof construction without printing an IP code and sets Is Electric to No in the technical table.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Shoppers who want a large UK review record before buying a four-stake pack and prefer not to pay the about £39.95 price on the dearer NIKAND listing.
Less suitable: Close-packed gardens with noise-sensitive neighbours, shaded lawns, or anyone expecting an IP-coded weather seal.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it needs batteries?
The question is unanswered. The title says solar powered, and Is Electric is No.
Can you hear it?
Reviews in the file say the beep is loud enough for neighbours to mention.
How long does the listing say to wait?
About 2–4 weeks.
BURMONG's PTMR 2-pack (about £13.99, 300 g) is the lowest-priced entry in this comparison and pulses for 5 seconds every 20 seconds across three selectable modes: vibration, beep, or both. The bullets claim an IP66 weather rating, 30-metre spacing intervals, and coverage up to 650 square metres, with an obvious effect after a week. Across 28 amazon.co.uk ratings it averages 2.8 stars, which is the weakest rating among the four listings here with at least 20 reviews. Positive reviewers liked the robust twisted spike and reported hills stopping while the stakes buzzed in direct sun. However, multiple buyers say units died within three weeks or filled with water despite the IP66 claim, and others report that the charge fades by evening unless the panel gets full sun rather than ordinary daylight. Reviewers also compare the buzz to a loud phone vibration and describe moles digging a line straight to the stakes or throwing up more hills than before.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low-outlay two-stake trial in a sunny spot where you specifically want a mode switch to drop the beep.
Less suitable: Wet or shaded UK lawns where water ingress and short evening runtime have caused early failures in reviews.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used in all weather?
The listing states IP66 and says it can stay out all year. Reviews report water inside the housing within weeks.
Does it need to be charged?
The listing says solar charging and no battery replacement. Reviews say the buzz stops into the evening unless the stake is in full sun.
Is it safe for pets?
The bullets say no poisonous chemicals and safe for children and pets. One review says dogs were not put off by the buzz.
BOJYS's 8-pack (about £29.47, model BOJ-QSQ-XLJ-614-YX, 540 g) shares the same bullet template as the BURMONG 2-pack: a 5-second pulse every 20 seconds, three modes (vibration, beep, or both), an IP66 rating, 30-metre spacing intervals, and up to 650 square metres of claimed coverage. On amazon.co.uk it sits at 1.0 out of 5 from a single customer review, earning a score of 20 out of 100. That sole reviewer states that the instructions were followed, the stakes did not work at all, and moles dug up the lawn all around the poles. The technical sheet is also incomplete, printing 6 x 3 x 1 cm for dimensions, 1.0 under unit count, and leaving housing material, piece count, and battery runtime hours blank. Page questions asking how long the solar battery lasts and whether it works in cloudy weather are unanswered. Even if you want an eight-pack with a three-mode switch, this listing has no positive UK buyer feedback.
Pros
Cons
Best for: No clear recommendation while the listing has a single 1.0-star review and unanswered battery specs.
Less suitable: Anyone looking for an 8-pack with positive initial feedback or complete technical specifications.
Specifications
Common questions
How long does the solar battery last?
The listing does not say.
Can it work in cloudy weather?
The question is unanswered. The bullets state IP66.
What does the only review say?
It did not work, the instructions were followed, and moles dug around the poles.
BAI-LUU's 057-new orange spiral stake listing (about £32.56, 15 x 10 x 5 cm, 500 g) cycles randomly across six frequencies and variable on/off intervals, such as 2 seconds on and 10 off, 3 on and 20 off, or 4 on and 60 off, over a stated four-week wait. Unlike push-in spikes that can buckle if hammered, its spiral shaft is designed to twist into the ground without tools, and the head includes a light-sensing LED that switches on at night. The bullets also claim IP66 weather protection and up to 3,000 square feet of coverage per unit. However, the captured amazon.co.uk page has no star rating and zero customer reviews, which gives it a score of 0 out of 100. The technical table contradicts the bullets by printing 1 in the Number of Pieces field against a 4 Packs title, Electric under power source instead of solar, and a 300-metre maximum range with no spacing interval. Its target-species field also copies North American pests such as raccoon, groundhog, and armadillo alongside vole.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only buyers who specifically want an orange screw-in spiral stake with a night LED and are willing to test an unreviewed listing.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants verified UK buyer reviews, clear pack-count metadata, or a discreet green lawn stake.
Specifications
Common questions
How do you install it?
The bullet says a spiral stake with no tools, then it runs on its own.
Does it have a light?
Yes. A light-sensing LED that switches on at night.
Are there reviews?
The listing has no customer-review line and no review text.
Eleven amazon.co.uk solar stakes were scored from the listings captured on 19 October 2026. There is no laboratory or field test. Only a listing with at least 20 ratings can take a full score or a badge. One to three positive reviews are capped at 40. A 1.0 from one review scores 20. No star line scores 0. The top pick is the highest score in the 20-review group. Best value is the cheaper of the two large-sample 4-packs at the same star line.
Star rating and review volume
55%Points follow the amazon.co.uk average and whether the sample is at least 20 ratings. A 4.2 from 22 sits above a 3.3 from several thousand, and a 2.8 from 28 sits lower. This is not a measured clearance rate.
Weather code, modes and spacing
25%Points follow a stated IP65 or IP66 code, a spacing interval on the listing, and whether selectable modes are printed, including vibration without the beep. Waterproof with no code scores lower.
Price per stake and recurring faults
20%Points follow the GBP pack price per stake, with deductions for repeated review reports of water ingress, dead units, neighbour noise, and technical fields that disagree with the bullets.
Start with the animal, then the weather code, then whether you can live with the beep. A solar vole repellent is a stake that pulses vibration, sound, or both. It is not a trap, a scent ball, or a licensed gassing product. Spacing and coverage lines are seller claims. Nothing on this page is a laboratory or field test, and GOV.UK says no mole repellent is approved.
A solar vole repellent is a plastic stake with a head, a spike, a solar panel, and a pulse lasting a few seconds every 20 to 40 seconds. The pulse is vibration, a beep, or both. Some listings state three modes, so the beep can be switched off. Others state only vibration plus beep. A spiral shaft is twisted in. Instructions for this kind of stake say not to use a hammer, and not to bury the panel. Scent balls, traps, and phosphide are not this product.
Lodi's Racan manual RAC-1105 states about 400 Hz, plus or minus 50 Hz. That is not a silent tone. Review files for the large packs say neighbours hear the beep. A title that says ultrasonic does not switch the sound off.
Coverage and maximum-range lines on these listings are seller claims. The same UK manual states up to 120 square metres and about 82 feet between units. A figure of hundreds of metres is not a measurement made for this page.
Instructions for this kind of stake say not to use a hammer. The panel stays above the turf. IP65 or IP66 means dust-tight and water jets, not a stake left in standing water or pushed underground.
Name the animal before you compare stakes. Rounded spoil heaps on a lawn fit a mole. Soft turf, small heaps, and gnawed bulbs or bark low on a shrub fit a field vole or a bank vole. The RHS describes those signs. Holes in a bank beside a pond or a ditch may be a water vole. That animal is protected in England and Wales, including the place it uses for shelter, and Scotland protects the place of shelter in the way NatureScot states. Northern Ireland has no native mole.
The beep is a buying limit, not a footnote. Pulses in this set run for a few seconds every 20 to 40 seconds. Some listings state three modes, so vibration can run without the beep. Many state only a combined pulse. Large review files say people hear it. Lodi's Racan manual states about 400 Hz, so ultrasonic on a title is not silence. Spacing is a claim. Bullets here say every 50 feet, every 96 feet, every 15 metres, every 30 metres, or up to 650 square metres.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a non-lethal trial and you can live with a faint buzz for two to four weeks. The Nitoer S40 4-pack is about £19.90, with a stated IP65 code, a 50-foot spacing line, and 4.2 from 22 amazon.co.uk reviews. One photographed UK review saw no change after about a week, and a dog growled at the buzz. Skip it if you need silence, or a guaranteed clear lawn.
You want thousands of UK ratings before you pay for four stakes. The NIKAND R_4 4-pack is about £33.96, with 3.3 from 3,092 reviews, and it is £5.99 under the other NIKAND 4-pack at the same 3.3 stars. Reviews often describe stakes going silent and a beep neighbours notice. There is no IP code. It is a weaker match on a shaded lawn.
You want vibration, beep, or both, and you will accept a small sample. The BURMONG PTMR 2-pack is about £13.99, states IP66 and three modes, and holds 2.8 from 28 reviews. Reviews report water inside the housing and a charge that fades by evening without direct sun. It is a poor match for a wet or shaded UK lawn.
The top pick is the Nitoer S40 4-pack at about £19.90. Among listings with at least 20 amazon.co.uk reviews it has the highest star line, 4.2 from 22, a stated IP65 code, and a 50-foot spacing line. The score is 71 out of 100. One photographed UK review saw no change after about a week, and a dog growled at the buzz. The best value is the NIKAND R_4 4-pack at about £33.96, score 63. It is the cheaper of the two large NIKAND files: 3.3 from 3,092 reviews, £5.99 under the £39.95 pack at the same 3.3 stars. Reviews often describe stakes going silent and an audible beep. Neither score is a laboratory result, and GOV.UK says no mole repellent is approved.
NIKAND R_4 4-pack
About £33.96 for four stakes, 3.3 from 3,092 reviews, £5.99 under the other NIKAND 4-pack at the same star line.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures captured for these eleven listings. Last checked 19 October 2026.
This page contains affiliate links to amazon.co.uk. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices, stars and review counts are the UK listing lines captured for these eleven products. We did not run a laboratory or field test.
