just received this trap via Amazon... GREAT QUALITY TRAP but, I missed the part about Pacific crabs.. I needed it for Florida Blue Crabs and it looks like the wire spacing is too broad. I'm keeping it and will modify it with some chicken wire but I still need another ten traps (collapsible) for this coming season.. Need a recommendation for another type of trap. The quality on this brand is great so if they make another trap that will work I'd like to buy this brand just received this trap via Amazon... GREAT QUALITY TRAP but, I missed the part about Pacific crabs.. I needed it for Florida Blue Crabs and it looks like the wire spacing is too broad. I'm... » Read More just received this trap via Amazon... GREAT QUALITY TRAP but, I missed the part about Pacific crabs.. I needed it for Florida Blue Crabs and it looks like the wire spacing is too broad. I'm keeping it and will modify it with some chicken wire but I still need another ten traps (collapsible) for this coming season.. Need a recommendation for another type of trap. The quality on this brand is great so if they make another trap that will work I'd like to buy this brand « Show Less
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Yeah I did too. So I had to modify it. Sorry can't really help recommending another one.
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I can't give you any other recommendations, this was a gift and it was also to be used for Florida blue crabs, and all the crabs escaped, so the trap was useless. I don't know if they bought anything else. I was very disappointed in this trap, I thought crab traps were crab traps! Not true..
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We had the same issue- worked great at first, we're catching 3 at a time, but then same as you. I think the latch was sticking. Unfortunately we ended up having to get a pest control in :/
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These baits are cylindrical, with spline-like edges. They're about two and a half inches in diameter, but I use them in PVC pipe constructed bait stations. These are easy to make, as all you do is buy a "T" PVC joint, and add "arms" to the three holes of the "T." I've used 3" PVC to make two of these type bait stations, and use them in my hen houses. This way, the mice can get in and out, but there's no way for the heavy baits to be moved out of the bait stations. And the poison in this product does seem to be more effective than the TomCat and Hawk products I had been using. Hope this helps! (As a precaution, always try to keep some activated charcoal paste on hand, in case of any type of poisoning of pets.) These baits are cylindrical, with spline-like edges. They're about two and a half inches in diameter, but I use them in PVC pipe constructed bait stations. These are easy to make, as all you do is buy a "T" PVC joint, and add "arms" to the three holes of the "T." I've used 3" PVC to make two of these type bait stations, and use them in my hen houses. This way, the mice can get in and out, but there's no way for the heavy baits to be moved out of the bait stations. And the poison in this product does seem to be more effective than the TomCat and Hawk... » Read More These baits are cylindrical, with spline-like edges. They're about two and a half inches in diameter, but I use them in PVC pipe constructed bait stations. These are easy to make, as all you do is buy a "T" PVC joint, and add "arms" to the three holes of the "T." I've used 3" PVC to make two of these type bait stations, and use them in my hen houses. This way, the mice can get in and out, but there's no way for the heavy baits to be moved out of the bait stations. And the poison in this product does seem to be more effective than the TomCat and Hawk products I had been using. Hope this helps! (As a precaution, always try to keep some activated charcoal paste on hand, in case of any type of poisoning of pets.) « Show Less
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not sure - but I was left with my bait cup and the trap was missing! possibly the rat dragged it away. I did have success with this trap however.
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It might be necessary to adjust the catch mechanism to lighten the trigger weight. This isn't uncommon for most live traps. Just grab a pair of pliers and adjust the catch... Be careful not to overbend the metal catch...
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They are great quality, but even such this Is a small variety of shrimp, and will be only 1/4 to 1/2 or so, maybe bigger but not much. Get like 30 in a 5 gallon and it would look great. Tbh with these guys order more than you need, they are sensitive. That being said, the seller sent me.mine and ALL were live, its been MONTHS and most are alive.
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I ordered mine later in the season, but I would think someplace cool and dry would work. I hope you love them as much as I did...I was persistent enough to get pics, both at time of hatching and a couple months later. Simply amazing!
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Hi Lana --- I bought the rod with the kragonfly first ... then later bought just the caterpiller ... my cats love these insects! I think Neko's website has just the rods ... get the longer one ... makes for better playtime. Blessings, Angelica
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Frank - I suppose it's a matter of preference. I found the bags stinky, messy, and kind of ugly. I like the appearance of the Tanglefoot traps better, and since I'm in a neighborhood, that mattered to me. Plus, the kids in the neighborhood absolutely LOVE helping me empty them and supervising the slaughter of billions of beetles. This is my second year with these traps, they are in perfect condition, and I expect that they will last many more seasons, with just replacing the bait. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the gardening season and DEATH TO JAPANESE BEETLES!!!Ann
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In two years I've trapped 2 skunks and 5 opossums (in my backyard) and for a time experienced the same difficulty. The problem I had was that the trigger plate could get depressed without releasing the trigger hook. There is some play in the linkage rods and if you just adjust the rods back to take that out and set the hook a little lite (ready to spring at the slightest movement) it seems to work fine. I have also cleaned up the linkage a few times too. Set it and test it by pushing the trigger plate with a garden tool or a drum stick or what have you, and you'll start to get a feel for where you need to make adjustments to solve your problem. Happy hunting! In two years I've trapped 2 skunks and 5 opossums (in my backyard) and for a time experienced the same difficulty. The problem I had was that the trigger plate could get depressed without releasing the trigger hook. There is some play in the linkage rods and if you just adjust the rods back to take that out and set the hook a little lite (ready to spring at the slightest movement) it seems to work fine. I have also cleaned up the linkage a few times too. Set it and test it by pushing the trigger plate with a garden tool or a drum stick or what have you, and you'll start to get a feel for... » Read More In two years I've trapped 2 skunks and 5 opossums (in my backyard) and for a time experienced the same difficulty. The problem I had was that the trigger plate could get depressed without releasing the trigger hook. There is some play in the linkage rods and if you just adjust the rods back to take that out and set the hook a little lite (ready to spring at the slightest movement) it seems to work fine. I have also cleaned up the linkage a few times too. Set it and test it by pushing the trigger plate with a garden tool or a drum stick or what have you, and you'll start to get a feel for where you need to make adjustments to solve your problem. Happy hunting! « Show Less
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That's a tough question! I've caught pretty large spiders but don't really have roaches here. The thing has been pretty damn great though. It would still be worth it for the other bugs if it didn't work for the roaches lol
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The trap comes with one tube of attractant. You only need about 10 drops of the attractant on the cotton ball. If you can figure out a way to save the left over attractant for a few weeks to refresh the cotton ball, that would stretch it out for you. (Or buy a refill package, it has two tubes in it for around $4.00.) If you have two or more traps use just one attractant liquid tube to use on all the other traps and save the ones from the other traps for later. After I use all of the tube, I put the empty tube inside the trap. It adds to the scent. I can use one tube on 5 traps that last about two good weeks before I have to freeze the live yellow jackets to kill them while in the traps still, then I can empty and use one more tube to apply to 5 cotton balls for the 5 traps again. The attractant goes a long way. One tube has about 40-50 drops in them. Squeeze gently or it will get everywhere. Be very cautious about freezing the trap. If you freeze these traps they break very (VERY) easily while cold, so, I wait until they are warm again otherwise the trap will break while trying to open it. It will crack even if you look at it wrong. (well almost anyway) I would also recommend buying at least one of the bag (throw away) traps as well. ( I empty the throw away traps after 1-2 weeks, (they get rotten from the dead yellow jacket in the liquid) and rinse it out and fill with new attractant from a new bag (pour part of it from new to old ) trap to use in the old one as well. I then fill water to line and hang trap. Both of these styles of traps work very well but, very differently. Hang them next to each other, it attracts more that way. Good luck Hope this helps.
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I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to expand the amount of available "territory". I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to... » Read More I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to expand the amount of available "territory". « Show Less
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I have put them up to deter all kinds of predators. I have not seen skunks or hawks anywhere near my barn since I put them up. It has something to do with eye shine. It has successfully kept opossums out of my hay barn. Actually nothing has entered my barn since I put them up. I have seen raccoons in the area and I use a live trap in tandem. Before the lights it was a party every night in my barn. There were multiple critters all eating my chickens. Since the lights nothing has entered the barn. I had the trap before the lights and it didn't work. Nothing is perfect,but this is working for me. Hope this helps. I have put them up to deter all kinds of predators. I have not seen skunks or hawks anywhere near my barn since I put them up. It has something to do with eye shine. It has successfully kept opossums out of my hay barn. Actually nothing has entered my barn since I put them up. I have seen raccoons in the area and I use a live trap in tandem. Before the lights it was a party every night in my barn. There were multiple critters all eating my chickens. Since the lights nothing has entered the barn. I had the trap before the lights and it didn't work. Nothing is perfect,but this is working for... » Read More I have put them up to deter all kinds of predators. I have not seen skunks or hawks anywhere near my barn since I put them up. It has something to do with eye shine. It has successfully kept opossums out of my hay barn. Actually nothing has entered my barn since I put them up. I have seen raccoons in the area and I use a live trap in tandem. Before the lights it was a party every night in my barn. There were multiple critters all eating my chickens. Since the lights nothing has entered the barn. I had the trap before the lights and it didn't work. Nothing is perfect,but this is working for me. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi, Matthew! The first two people who responded to your query seemed to be answering about another product.....one of the trap-type devices, I guess. As I hope YOU know, this product is not a trap......you will not see bugs in or on it. Instead it puts out an invisible vapor. Just because you don't see any bugs (clothes moths are our issue) it obviously doesn't mean that they aren't around. Based on our experiences, we recommend cycling this product all about your home......right now ours are in the basement after having been in the garage, and before that (during spring and summer) they were in several walk-in closets. We buy two each year and replace them every year in early spring. I dispose of the old ones by putting them in a zipper-type plastic bag and putting it in the trash. As I noted before, we have never seen any bugs actually IN these......all these are supposed to do is put out the vapor, which as I am sure you know, should not be in areas where you and your family and pets spend any significant time. So I feel better about disposing of them (even in their weakened state) in a closed plastic bag.....oh boy does this raise issues with us about having to use this product at all, but I tell you.......those damned clothes moths require drastic action, and for us, these do help! Good luck to you!
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I still have not caught the skunks living under our shed with two traps sitting right at the hole. I've used chicken, other meats, marshmallows, and peanut butter for days. To my surprise I did catch a raccoon. I was able to set the trap to trigger easier by barely sliding the bottom "trigger" rod into the top receptacle that allows the door to shut, but it's a difficult trial and error process. If it's too sensitive, just bumping the cage will trigger it. If it's slid up too far, I've had all the bait in the back eaten and taken out without tripping the door. The safety latch to hold the door open isn't long enough to hold it open. When releasing the raccoon, I draped a tarp over the trap. I used two hands to open the door slowly and I had to use a long thin stick to keep the door open. I have to use two hands to open the door. I'm not sure if it's possible to open with one hand. It's not a comforting feeling to have your head, and both hands close to where an animal might be willing to spray, bite, or claw. Other traps have two doors and a very easy one handed system at the top so that you can open the doors while having a blanket or tarp draped over it, first. This was a complete waste of money for me. The 2 for 1 deal wasn't a good deal if the traps don't work. By the way, I had no idea a raccoon was in the area. I read up on how to release it after catching it. If you are purposely trying to catch a raccoon, you might do some research on a deadly parasite they carry before taking on that adventure.
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I think there is a problem with the item pic that is being displayed. Of course after you asked the question about this pictured product I immediately reviewed my purchases. There is an issue here but think you are asking about the product I purchased the kill the beetles in my agave plant, is that what you are asking about?