This is how the family rat trap trap will look when delivered (boxed) note the setting bar is fitted on the top of the cage for transportation and packing only,
How
to catch a rat using The Trap Man Rat trap, Using this Rat trap is easy, just clip on the setting rod to the
cage door,
The rat trap setting bar should be fitted as shown above, you can squash the hook using a pair of pliers to prevent it coming off the door .
Open the cage door and fit the end of the setting rod through
the eye on the bait hook situated on top of The Trap Man humane Rat trap.
Bait with kipper
or part cooked bacon tied securely with wire, fuse wire works best, to the bait hook inside The Rat trap.
This picture shows the rat trap in the set position
Once
set and baited place The Trap Man Rat trap with the gate near but not touching a wall, fence
line or obvious rat run and at a right angle to it, so that the rats have
to pass under the open cage door between the Rat trap and the wall or fence. Make sure the setting
rod and cage door do not foul on rubbish or debris thus preventing the Rat trap operating
effectively.
Please
note this trap is not suitable for live catching squirrels, other
pest control companies sell this as a squirrel trap we do not. It was
never designed to catch squirrel's if you want an approved size humane
live catch squirrel trap click here to see The Trap
Man approved
live catch humane squirrel trap.
You
may not catch the rat during the first week... or the second.
Rats
are smart !.
.......Rats don't want to be caught,
................Rats won't go for
the bait on the trap unless there is
.........................No other food available.
When handling,
use precautions to avoid the possibility of disease transmission Use
disposable rubber gloves. Apply household disinfectants at recommended
concentrations to rodent droppings, nest and surrounding area, and allow
for at least 15 minutes contact time before removal. Clean the area
with paper towels or a mop. Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water
and dispose of gloves.
family rat setting
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The Trap Man
UK
manufacturers & suppliers of humane cage traps.
01772811522
