mad_hunter 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 i have been trying to catch rats in my live trap and everynight i set it and go back down the nxt morning and the bait has gone . a couple of times the trap has been triggered but still no rats i have tryed alsorts of baits including things like nutella and peanut butter but they seem to be able to take the bait without triggering it ... has anyone got any tips ?? Quote Link to post
The one 8,511 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 i have been trying to catch rats in my live trap and everynight i set it and go back down the nxt morning and the bait has gone . a couple of times the trap has been triggered but still no rats i have tryed alsorts of baits including things like nutella and peanut butter but they seem to be able to take the bait without triggering it ... has anyone got any tips ?? I think mice are cleaning out your bait and are too light to set it off but are managing the odd time thats why your finding it empty Quote Link to post
Guest rodsmith Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 get yourself a multi catch trap.place on a slab or board or they will dig under it. Quote Link to post
mad_hunter 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 i will try kebab meat nand see how i get on and if not then i will move the trap thanks again Quote Link to post
mad_hunter 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 any other solutions Quote Link to post
mad_hunter 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 how many rats can the multi trap catch :weight_lift2: Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 set a couple of mouse traps there alongside the rat trap, as already stated, your find if its mice rather than rats Quote Link to post
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