There is a reason why professional exterminators use this and don't bother with "snap traps" - they flat out work. But there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you get maximum effectiveness:
1. You must know the path that the critters are taking. Just spend some time getting inside the head of your vermin - they have a nest somewhere and they travel back and forth to food and water sources. They will usually travel against walls and along the tops of roof joists. If you find holes in walls, you will often see a dirty smudge where their filthy little tails drag along behind them. You will also see droppings (they seem to poop constantly). Place these traps in the high traffic areas, arranging them so that they are butted against walls, and along the trails they follow (think of the way ants travel in a line - rats and mice kind of do the same thing).
2. Don't bother with bait - if you follow the instructions in #1 above you don't need bait. I have never baited these things and I have caught a LOT of rats (my wife feeds birds in our yard and the seed attracts rats).
3. Do NOT use these outside or anywhere your pets or children can come in contact with them. If you put them outside, you will inevitably end up with a bird stuck to it, and unless you are a cold-hearted killer, you will feel awful. When I have to use them outside (like along the pathways the rats use to visit the bird feeders) I cover them with a long pice of plywood propped against the wall to create a "tunnel" and try to make it much more difficult for anything other than a rat or mouse to get stuck. Also, curious house cats will OFTEN get stuck in these, especially if there is a mouse or rat thrashing around on it and squeaking. Let me tell you that it is NO fun trying to pull one of these off your cat's face while there is a live rat stuck to it (or a toddler's shoe!). Also not covering them, you'll end up with a lot of leaf litter on them, which hinders their effectiveness.
4. Don't use these if you can't handle the sight of a dead (or dying) rat or mouse. Be prepared to "dispatch" the animal humanely once they are trapped. These traps do not cause instant death (the way snap traps do). The animal will eventually die (often from suffocation or shock) but the most humane thing to do is to kill them once you hear the squeaking and thrashing around. Speaking of which, it is fairly common (especially for a larger rat) to become partially stuck on one of these traps. I had a big wood rat get his back end stuck on one in my attic one night, and he flipped out, thrashing around and dragging it all over the place until I was able to crawl up there and "take him out". Outside, I usually use a shovel to decapitate them quickly when they get stuck. In the attic, I will usually use a very sharp hunting knife or a pair of lopping shears to decapitate them. (Did I mention this is not for squeamish people?). On a side note, don't leave these in the attic too long without checking them. Trust me, if you wait until you smell something funny, you are going to have a very unpleasant situation to deal with.
5. Make sure you wear rubber/latex/nitrile gloves while disposing of these once you have a dead mouse/rat. The reason is twofold: first, they are filthy disease-ridden creatures and they tend to poop and pee all over when they die, and you don't want contact with that. Secondly, if you accidentally get stuck to the trap while retrieving it, you can slip off a glove easily. If you're bare skin gets stuck (and these things are STICKY!) you will have a real mess do deal with.
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Product Description
Baited Rat & Mouse Trays
· Professional strength adhesive
· Non-toxic, home & family safe
· Ready to use, no additional baiting required
· Effective in damp or humid areas
Placement Tips
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Multiple PlacementsPlace along baseboards and on floors where rodent activity has been observed. |
Damp & Moist LocationsTrays are ideal for damp or moist locations – like basements or under sinks. |
Avoid the CornersPlace along baseboards or other runways, do not place in corners. Check trays daily. |
Trapping Tips
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The More the MerrierRodents will investigate their surroundings, placing several traps in multiple locations will increase your likelihood of a catch. |
The Kitchen SinkRodents are attracted to moisture, don't forget to place near sinks or other areas that will hold moisture. |
Switch it UpRodents are fickle creatures - if you aren't having success trapping in one area move the trap to a different location every few days. |
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| Rat & Mouse Tray | Bulk Mouse & Insect Board | 72 Max Pest Trap | Mouse & Insect Tray | Cold Weather Tray | |
| Non-toxic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast-Acting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Long-Lasting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trap Size | 10" x 5" | 3.5" x 7" | 8.5" x 5.25" | 6.1" x 5.4" | 10" x 5" |
| Ideal for Damp Conditions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Designed for Cold Weather | ✓ | ||||
| Targets | Rats, Mice & Insects | Mice & Insects | Mice & Insects | Mice & Insects | Rats, Mice & Insects |
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Best and effective product ever. It caught 7 of mices in 1 night.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
Size: 12 glue traysVerified Purchase
Best and effective product ever. It caught 7 of mices in 1 night.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
Size: 6 Glue TraysVerified Purchase
Unfortunately, I had spent alot of money on several different traps. My problem was, I underestimated the size of the rat. These 10" glue boards landed the rat within 30 minutes of putting it down. I'm doing the happy dance :)
VERY simple to use. Next ones, I'm going to open a garbage bag and set the glue trap in it. That way I can just pull the bag up around the traps and rat and be able to tie the bag right up!...The stores I went to didn't have the 10" trap so I was very happy to get these a day after I ordered it on Amazon......Thanks for reading.
VERY simple to use. Next ones, I'm going to open a garbage bag and set the glue trap in it. That way I can just pull the bag up around the traps and rat and be able to tie the bag right up!...The stores I went to didn't have the 10" trap so I was very happy to get these a day after I ordered it on Amazon......Thanks for reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
Size: 12 glue traysVerified Purchase
I set these out by my bbq area and the rat pulled right off. Now there’s a bald rat walking around my backyard. Maybe for field mice.
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Teacher Beth
So simple! They work great! Be patient!
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2022Size: 6 Glue TraysVerified Purchase
Kristen
Glue not strong enough
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2022Size: 6 Glue TraysVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2022
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Lucie Wilson
Works extremely well . recommended every time
Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2022Size: 6 Glue TraysVerified Purchase
