Has anyone able to catch Rats and Mice successfully? Is it too big for mice? Does it easily traps rats or too heavy to shut? I am having serious issue with rats, mice and my existing trap isn't working. Appreciate responses from the users. thanks
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I would think this trap would work wonderfully for rats. I've caught chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits with... mice however, would more than likely be too small.
2279868
I have not been able to trap anything in this trap. I would not recommend. Also the bar that keeps the doors shut lifts off extremely easily once moved. If i were to ever trap anything in it I would use electrical ties to keep door closed for transport.
2141453
I threw mine away! Piece of junk. Setting it is a huge pain in the .... I bought this little plastic mouse catcher ...you can find it on Amazon. It's green and it works great. Caught three mice in it.
1089538
My radicator is working great! Used all summer caught mice inside, and Rats and mice outside on the same set of batteries. I had one occasion outside where a raven was stealing the dead mouse by the tail straight out of the trap. I am on this site to buy 2 more.
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I do not have a rat issue. My problem is with field mice in the winter. The device has had limited success with the mice so my thought would be that it would not work with rats. Good luck and I hope you find a solution.
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That's an interesting point, not sure about that. I did try to wipe it off between uses. (I was setting it out at night during the winter and I even considered that a rat wouldn't want to step on cold metal?!) I didn't catch anything either; the bait wasn't disturbed so they weren't even entering the trap. If I use it again I'll try leaving the power off and put the bait near the opening for a while- then move it back each time till they get used to it. Then I'll try turning it on.
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First make sure you are using the best batteries they will last longer and give a lethal jolt. It could be the rodent entered the trap and took the food but the batteries were weak but set off the red indicator. Also I use salmon training dog treats and put a couple in front of the trap opening and then a couple way in the back against the metal plate. I have caught and killed mice and small squirrels that some how got into my home attic. Believe me they can smell the dog treats and it has worked every time.
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Hi,I don't know if it works for rats. My problem is with very smart field mice. There are several web sites that give good advice for rodent problems. I will say I did try a mole sonic device in the ground near my problem area. This is suppose to work for all rodents. It did not work. Maybe you would have better luck. Hope you find an good idea that works.Good luck
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Mice probably wouldn't set off this trap, but if you have a lot of rats, you don't even need to bait them. Just set several traps up where the rats travel and you will be amazed at how many you will catch...I know I was!
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I do have large rats in my outside building I keep rat poison in there I bought a metal pole at the hardware store and raised it sorta high just to be safe,but then they started jumping from trees to feeder,being heavier than feeders would close,I am T
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Yes, it works for mice and rats. You have to make sure it's set to the rodent setting and leave it plugged in all the time. It takes a few weeks to work, but it does work. We had both mice and rats coming in the house. I haven't seen or heard any evidence of either in weeks now.
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I agree with J. Cook. Not nearly big enough with the exception of a baby rat.Works very well for mice as other reviews save one (overweight mice comment) say.Perhaps their overweight mice are really rats?!!!
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Yup that happen to me to put when I realized that it was to late to return it. So I went to Home Depot and I bought the big one for rats and mice it uses 4 c batteries that one worked perfect I have killed three mice in 4 days and I think I'm done with the mice problem I had and I never baited the trap so I highly recommend the large trap for mice and rat trap in kind of looks like a mailbox
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I didn't use any mouse attractant. I used with bait only. I used veggies to get rid of voles and peanut butter for mice. Some times the trigger didn't seem to lock but if I shook off or tapped on a hard surface to shake off any dirt, the trigger locked fine.
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The trap holds them with 100% effectiveness. You can choose either to let the mouse starve, or pick the trap up and kill the mouse using other methods, these are great for mice because of their size, the mouse stays glued in place, you can pick the trap up by the farthest corner from the mouse and not worry about touching the mouse or getting bit. I have an old pair of sharp scissors I simply decapitate the mouse with while on the trap (I know sounds nasty, but is actually quite quick), then I leave the trap....I have caught as many as three mice on one trap.
1531967
As the Maintenance Manager for my company's Office and warehouse I have used these glue traps, but have not caught any mice in them... mainly bugs and spiders. I did catch a bird in the trap recently!
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After the first night deploying the trap I can tell you that several mice got in and yet none were there in the morning. Either they teleported out, evaporated, or escaped. I am going with escape as the most likely option in which case this trap is not helpful or effective. I am going to go with kill traps.