The last 4 nights, bait is gone but no mice. I just bought it 3 weeks ago and it worked great until now. Do I need to make some kind of adjustment?
328105
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 :/
328106
Honestly, I threw it away. It was useless. The mice would take the treats and leave. I hired an exterminator (he sealed all the holes, including one that was not visible behind the dishwasher) and I haven't seen a single mouse ever since.
328107
I think it's junk. I had one and it got out and now bait is gone and no mouse and I had a rock on top
1022452
Don't try to engage the release mechanism "lightly". It won't trigger. Push down firmly in the bar until there's a small snap and a slight bounce of the platform. When I sat at the table with the traps, setting and releasing with a screw driver, I found I could set some up so they would not trigger. People experienced with old-style traps may have a tendency to mis-set these traps by trying to use a light touch to maximize sensitivity. This will cause the trap to look set but not be trippable by a mouse. Ironically, the situation of stolen bait increases the likelihood of the user mis-setting these traps as the user tries to increase sensitivity. The bad reviews of this trap are likely devices used without the trigger mechanism properly engaged.
755207
My trap is a little the same. I oiled it, reached in and kept rocking it until it rocked easy, or went freely. Put the bait on the far or high part of tray. Hope this helps.
168171
Definitely. I would suggest buying glue traps and attaching them inside a long box. So much cheaper and just as effective. I think mine worked because a mouse got trapped first and the snake went in after it. May seem cruel but live bait will attract Mr. Creepy a lot faster!
601295
It will depend on how much you put out and how offen they come back to injest the bait. I would think within a week or two you should see a difference from the feedback that we receive from out customers. Its a very popular product that works very well.Thank you
1204646
No. Mice do not care about this stuff. I sprayed continuously for 2 days, but they were still there. Caught 3 mice today using sticky pads.
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It didn't seem to work for me..I caught nothing in it, the green light on top came and all like its supposed too but it never caught anything! Left it outside for 3 days and nothing, but maybe nothing went in it..Says dont get it wet!
210696
I have just recently been using mine- I set it up with food but didn't turn it on for a while to get them used to it. I've only gotten 3 so far, but I also found the red light blinking with nothing inside twice. If it was a small mouse it may not have made contact with more than one plate at a time? Just my guess. I also clean the surface of the plates from the bait crumbs and any dirt between uses. I assume your batteries are still fresh? Good luck.
893984
Check to see if there is anything stuck in the trap. Food, debris, rodent, etc. I would also try using fresh batteries to see if that helps. Good luck.
819451
funny, that's what the couple on the nature trail down by the river said as they watched me release the latest catch! In my case that nature trail park is a few miles from our home. Pretty sure I don't have any repeat customers. Over 3 months in early spring we relocated 2 dozen to that nature trail. Now no mice. I think the trick is, to turn them loose somewhere they have food & shelter (other than your, or your neighbors homes).
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I just got back from a fishing trip where I turned mine on Friday morning, and didn't turn it off until Sunday afternoon. The pump had been on continuously for about 50 hours without any issues and was still going strong. Bait that I had put in on Friday was still alive Sunday.
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Kevin, My raticator is working fine. The only thing I can think of is your batteries could be producing too low of a charge. And make sure that you pushed your bait all the way to the back. Also be very careful of cleaning the metal plate. Let the raticator soak in a light dish detergent mixed in with water for about two hours in about two inches of water. Then gently wash the plate. Hope these suggestions are helpful. good luck!-Mark
564590
I wish I could be more encouraging but I'm not sure that the unit did anything. The best answer is to get some large traps and bait them with peanut butter and mix in a few peanuts.
1472230
We have had this out for a week or so and never caught one, but the bait is always gone. Once it was tipped over. We have it near their holes but nothing yet.
1963844
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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Frank I don't know where you put the bait . I put the peanut butter on the wall with the holes in it . I wish I had more traps this trap for me works great since I got it I probably have caught 30 or more mice . I hope this helps .
716559
I have found the batteries to last about 6 -8 weeks with cheap batteries. It also depends on how many mice you kill at a time. I caught 20-30 mice I'm that first set of batteries. My second set has been in more than 2 months but less mice now. Maybe 5-10 mice this time. As far as cold weather I don't know yet. It hasn't gotten cold yet. Also the mice do stink if left in the tray for very long. Especially if it's warm weather. But in child weather I would think the opposite. I am very very happy with my trap. I am sure with high quality batteries You could get 5-6 months.