The Big Cheese Rat Cage Trap (Large, Humane, Live-Catch Trap, Use Indoors and Outdoors in Gardens)

Style Name:Rat Cage Trap

For an easy way to catch rats humanely, use the Rat Trap Cage from The Big Cheese. Suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, it can be used in homes, on farms or in commercial premises. This is safe to use where children and pets are present and does not use any poison, chemicals or glue. Always handle the cage trap with gloves to increase effectiveness. Use The Big Cheese Mouse and Rat Attractant (STV163) in the cage trap to lure rats into the trap. Check the trap approximately every 8 hours. Once they have been caught they are unable to get out again. Upon catching a rat, transport the cage at least three miles away and humanely release the live rats into the wild. Frequently asked QuestionsHow does the trap work?Place bait behind the trap plate so when the animal enters it triggers the trap locking the rat inside. What is the trap made from?The cage is made from rust and corrosion resistant zinc-plated steel wire.How many rats can the trap catch at once?The trap can catch one rat at a time.What can I do to increase my chances of trapping a rat?Make sure you are wearing gloves when handling the trap so you don’t leave any human scent on it. Ensure the bait is on the trap plate and not in front of it.Where is best to release the rats so they won’t come back?We suggest releasing them at least three miles away, in an area with plenty of ground covering and no buildings.Is the trap ready baited?No. Mouse and Rat Attractant from The Big Cheese (STV163) is recommended.Are there any precautions to take whilst using the trap?Always wear gloves when handling the traps. This prevents contact and potential contamination. It also helps prevent the transfer of human odours onto the trap. Where is best to place the cage?Place where there are signs of rodent activity like fresh droppings inside or near burrows, runways or rodent feeding places.How do I know if I have a rat or a mouse? It is important that the pest is accurately identified. This cage trap is suitable for catching rats. If targeting mice, The Big Cheese Live Catch Multi-Catch Mouse Trap (STV162) as a live catch solution is recommended.Why has the trap sprung but no animal is inside? If the trap has sprung but there is no sign of the animal, make sure that you are targeting the correct pest. Mice are small enough to climb through the gaps in the cage trap. This trap is designed to catch rats or similar sized rodents.I can hear/ see pests in the trap area but it has not sprung, why is this? The pest that you are targeting may be too small to set the trap off effectively. The Big Cheese Live Catch Multi-Catch Mouse Trap (STV162) to catch mice is recommended.Do I need more than one rat trap? The use of multiple cage traps, set 4-5 m apart is recommended where there is evidence of severe rat infestations.Directions for Use Wearing gloves, remove and discard metal tie holding setting arm. Position the cage trap on a flat surface wherever evidence of rats or other nuisance animals is seen To set, push in thumb plate on door and lift open using handle at bottom Carefully position setting arm hook into loop on door using setting arm handle on top of cage Once the trap is properly set the setting arm will be in a perpendicular position and bottom of it will rest adjacent to the treadle Reach into the cage trap and place bait on the bait well at the centre of the treadle see bait recommendation below. Using Mouse and Rat Attractant from The Big Cheese (STV163) is recommended. Captured animals can be safely transported by lifting the cage using the carrier handleTrapping Tips Always wear gloves when handling traps. This prevents contact with potential contaminants. It also helps prevent the transfer of human odours onto the trap.

Directions

Wearing gloves, remove and discard metal tie holding setting arm Position the cage trap on a flat surface wherever evidence of rats or other nuisance animals is seenTo set, push in thumb plate on door and lift open using handle at bottomCarefully position setting arm hook into loop on door using setting arm handle on top of cageOnce the trap is properly set the setting arm will be in a perpendicular position and bottom of it will rest adjacent to the treadleReach into the cage trap and place bait on the bait well at the centre of the treadle see bait recommendation below, its recommended using Mouse and Rat Attractant from The Big Cheese (STV163)Captured animals can be safely transported by lifting the cage using the carrier handle Trapping Tips Always wear gloves when handling traps. This prevents contact with potential contaminants. It also helps prevent the transfer of human odours onto the trap.

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