Humane Rat Trap, Rat Traps That Work for Home Indoor and Outdoor,Small Rodent Animal Squirrel Mouse Vole Chipmunk Hamster Live Trap Cage,Catch and Release.

This trap worked well for me on day one. Challenges I had: setting it up properly (I didn't put the trigger rod through both openings in the trigger pedal first time around), baiting it (found I had to reach through the front to bait it), making sure the squirrel didn't scratch me through the top mesh near the handles (which didn't have a piece of sheet metal to protect against such a thing happening). Upsides: easy to set up by following the written instructions and as I later found, the video; latch kept the squirrel inside; very portable; easy to open and release the prisoner once you've brought them to a better location. I set this trap out today at 6am, moved it three times as I watched the squirrels and tried to capitalize on their favorite spot and by 10:30am I watched a gray squirrel walk fully inside the trap. Drove him to the woods for release. Reset the trap and around 12:20pm saw a fox squirrel get trapped (see video). Drove to woods for release. Reset the trap and around 1:40pm I noticed the trap door was down, another gray squirrel inside. Another drive and release. The final squirrel I'd like to relocate sniffed the trap and hasn't gone in yet, I'll keep trying. For bait I used about 1 tablespoon of cheap peanut butter smeared mostly under the back edge of the trigger plate, and a little bit on the front of it. Expect the animal to be panicked and chew and spin around. Talk softly, if at all, place an old towel underneath the cage in your trunk and one more on top of it to keep the animal calm as it's being transported, and make sure the trap won't tip over by putting heavy objects on either side of it. I'm relieved knowing these squirrels won't be messing up my birdfeeders or chewing on my outdoor furniture anymore!

We've had an easy and HIGHLY effective experience using this trap to safely relocate squirrels of all sizes. We put in a small bowl of raw sunflower seeds in shells just past the metal trigger plate. While some birds fly in to get the seeds only the weight of the squirrel is actually setting off the trap door. We tied this up on the edge of a fence where the squirrels run often so it was immediately in their path. While surprising for them to be caught, no squirrel was injured. They were all safely transported to an open space location with abundant natural resources.

I had to put a piece of thick foam cut to the size of the floor of the trap on the bottom of the cage covering the trigger so that squirrels would actually set off the spring trap instead of just dodging the relatively small and relatively stiff pressure plate. It worked like a charm with the extra layer on the floor. The catch sometimes needs slightly adjusted with light bending or some light sanding if the catch and the trigger hook start to gall from sliding against each other. The trap initially is not super sensitive, probably good for a full size squirrel or larger, but I adjusted mine to be very sensitive without much trouble at all. P.S. The first thing I caught in this trap was a blue jay by accident who aggressively wanted the bait peanuts. Be aware that you are able to make the trap sensitive enough to be set off by a hollow-boned bird.

Minnesota weather is not pleasant during most day of winter. This trap has withstood everything that the weather brings, while providing consistency during the coldest months , and have had zero problems with parts getting frozen or failing to trigger. Location is important, sometimes the mice, rats, small birds, etc will be able to steal the bait. I get around this by putting peanut butter directly on the trapping peddle, as well on the backside. Better success rate when the peddle is evenly lathered in sticky, potent smelling peanut butter. I have caught 17+ squirrels and one rabbit. No matter how long they're in there, they will not escape (so long as you've tested everything yourself. ) the back of the trap is the most vulnerable, because after awhile the squirrels get anxious enough to pull the back flap inward and escape that way. (Never happened because I reinforced the back flap with zip ties.) I promise if you install it correctly, they will not get out, unless ur using steroids as bait, or accidentally trap a raccoon. Even being put in the same location, as long as it's properly protected from sticks or falling stones, it will stay ready and consistently trap, small, medium and big squirrels with no problem. I can promise that as a person unsponsored and unbiased. Edit: those squirrels and rabbit caught were all within 2 months of placing it. On average I would rearm the trap within 2 days of catching something, if not less. I cleared my whole block of squirrels, using one trap (this one), within 2 months even by placing it in the same spot and lazily applying bait, although it's important to leave more of a trail of bait leading to the trap like a few smudges of bait around the trap area. Especially if there's more trails leading to different access routes will increase your chances. FYI- always use thick gloves when transporting them because the entrapped will likely try to swipe at you through the cage holes and their range and speed is commendable.

The trap takes its shape pretty well and is sturdy enough to handle most small animals I have two primary concerns with the trap. First I have to align it often or it goes off square and binds the trap door. The second issue is in setting the bait in place. When the trap is set and in a level position it is 35" from the front door of the trap to the bait area and you must reach over the trap trigger without releasing it. I have the bait in a small saucer, which makes it easy to spill. Most baits are not things you want to spill. A small opening in the top of the trap over the bait area would be nice. I may endeavor to put one in place. Yes, it will catch animals humanely. It is just a bit more trouble than it should be.

Good quality caught 18 squirrels in about 3 months

What can I say: 7 squirrels in 48h. I hope I caught the whole family! Took some time with back and forth on the road to set them free out of range, but worth it. Also, assembled in a jiffy.

This is a well made and a certainly sturdy looking trap for squirrels and rats. The trap door mechanism comes down swiftly and the unit is easy to assemble. Unfortunately the lever is not that sensitive and the hinge that holds the top gate in place was damaged. Too bad, I would have liked to have given it a higher rating. If you get one that works properly you will have a strong unit.