Single Catch Live Rat Trap
Once it has been established that rats are in and around your property, you will be wondering how to trap rats. Our Single Catch Live Rat Trap is the easiest way to trap a rat and release it far away from your property. It doesn’t harm or injure the animal and there is no need for poisons. This fully assembled trap is ready to use straight from the box, the only thing you need to add is a little bait, such as fish or meat.
How to Use
When considering how to trap rats, first establish where the rats are going at night, this is easily achieved by using the Luminous Dust Rat Tracking Kit. Then place as many Single Catch Live Rat Traps along the rat’s route as the space allows, 3-4 metres apart. It is recommended to leave the unset traps in place for at least 7 days, rats are wary creatures and need to time to get used to new things. Place some bait around the traps without opening them for the first few days, the rats will feed and not fear the trap. Once they are feeding regularly, place some bait on the metal plate inside the trap which also acts as a trigger, and open the easy to set single door.
When the rat touches the trigger plate the door will shut behind it. Simply put, that is how to trap a rat. The only thing left is to release the unharmed rat which should be done within 24 hours of capture. There is no need for contact with the rodent, the trap has a handy carrying handle and protective hand plate so the trap can safely be transported. Take the rat at least 2 miles from the house before releasing it.
Always wear gloves when handling the traps, this ensures you have limited contact with any germs the rats are carrying and also prevents the transfer of human odours onto the trap itself.
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