rabbit trap setting

The Trap Man live catch rabbit trap should be sited where rabbit damage is occurring, other sources of food should be eliminated wherever possible. On grass fields or cereals this will usually start along the ditch cop, headlands or directly opposite burrows, Trap should always be sited as soon as damage is spotted. Ideally The Trap should be set out approximately 8mts apart, in a parallel line of traps about 4mts out from their cover, hedgerow, ditch cop etc. The Rabbit Trap can also be sited in open fields where rabbits have been observed feeding recently.

Place each Trap Man rabbit trap in line with the hedgerow or ditch cop so that the bait lines run towards the next Trap . Prepare the bait with fresh carrots cut lengthwise in to four, lay the bait just inside the live catch rabbit trap, place another piece right at the back of the trap or under the trap directly under the treadle, place a line of bait 1mt apart between the rabbit traps. The bait inside the trap must be maintained at the back of the trap or under the trap directly under the wire treadle, but the bait out side the trap should not be replaced.

Folding rabbit trap only . remove the wire or plastic tie (if fitted) then grasp the top handle and give the trap a good shake, then pull on the rear panel until it clips into the side panel clips at the rear of the cage.

Pro Gold rabbit trap only. Place thumb on lever with the spring attached to right of cage (cage door facing you) press firmly down this will unlock and open door. Place you left hand inside the door opening, whilst holding the door to the roof of the cage, with your finger(s) through the bars, and grasp the end of the setting rod attached to the treadle, place the end of the setting rod just through the open part at the base of the door, remove your left hand slowly and release the door. The door should now be suspended by the setting bar, the treadle should be at approximately 30°

Set the live catch rabbit trap (standard and folding type) Flip up the secondary lock on to the top of the door, holding the door up against the roof with the secondary lock prongs through the cage roof, with your other hand pass the trigger rod through the hole in the open door then though the marked hole in the cage top. Sensitivity can be adjusted by bending the end of the setting rod up to lessen the sensitivity or down to increase the sensitivity. Check that the free end of the treadle plate is at least 20mm above the cage floor and at approx. 30°. Check the treadle does trip the door when pressed, and that the secondary door locks it correctly. Once baited the Trap-Man Live Catch Rabbit Traps MUST be visited regularly and AT LEAST ONCE PER DAY, other non target animals or birds must be released unharmed.

Rabbits can be removed by slowly tipping the trap onto it's end and reaching in through the open door or carefully turning the trap over onto it's roof and opening the door to let the rabbit run out. more tips and hints on our website www.trapman.co.uk