Is this trap easy to set? I don't have a lot of hand strength.
245565
It is very easy to set. About the same as a mouse trap. The difference You have to be able to hold on around the box to set the wire, careful not to put your fingers under where the bar goes up to pinch gopher. That bar has to be pushed down as you are setting top trip wires. Well worth the price! I have caught 63 gophers in 3 months! Yes 63! If you have any other question I will try to help you out.
245566
I have arthritis and have to brace it against my shovel handle to set it some days,, but Ive caught 30 gophers and a couple moles with it..
245567
I find it to be and you can use your arm - just put the trap in a spot that is stable - put your palm on the spring & use your weight to push it down & set the trigger. Be sure you have the trigger wire in the right place when you start. Hope this makes sense to you & I think it will once you try it.
245568
I understand your concern. I put on a pair of work gloves with suede palms and was able to set the trap on the first try. I too am lacking hand strength and the gloves really helped. And..this trap works. I had a gopher eating the roots of everything in my garden. I caught him the first day I used this trap and haven't had any trouble since. Amazing how much damage one lousy gopher can do.
49155
The "quick-locks" are easier to use than the standard twist open and lock that many other models have, so they should be easier for people with weaker hands. They've slipped down a little bit, but never collapsed.
498421
No mine set pretty easily, did have to scroll threw a few times but I got it ok.
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.
383653
Simply, no. the trigger mechanism is very hard to engage without it setting itself off. It relies on friction between two small metal surfaces and it is very much like trying to remove one of the last of the "pick up sticks" - just when you think you got it - bang! Suggest that you get one of the larger one door versions. That is what I did. They have a flip back handle that is as easy to use as it sounds. I have caught racoons, possum, many squirrels, etc. just have to use the right bait.
2009650
I have caught several rats, placing the trap outside and using peanut butter for bait. The setting device is very sensitive and works as soon as the rat crosses the trip plate. I have not caught any mice yet and the openings may be too large to hold them, but for rats it works well.
1377786
It's is very easy to put up and take down. My 65 yr old mother in law set it up before we arrived and had no trouble. There are two latched per side on the top rail that have to be realsrsd by pushing a hidden button. As long has you have strong enough hands you should be good.
1596931
Yes you can set your own. And no this isn't designed to prevent a thief from prying open with lever. It's keeps curious kids out and satisfies LEO requirements for transport.
458691
I don't have that set up but my best guess is that it will not be strong enough, I lost the grip a couple of times with a regular set up.
352321
It has a minimum tension only, it still requires some effort, like you were using about a 5 lb weight. It was also easier when I held it out at arms length, and used your other hand to stabilize it. I haven't set it any higher and it's been a couple of months.
813552
Observe the photograph of the trap. There are wire fixtures on each end that flip down and engage in tabs to hold the doors closed. When you want to release the trapped animal, you flip those wires up. When you want to trap, you flip them to the outsides so when the doors fall, the wires drop into the locking position. You probably just have them flipped the other way. Flip them to the outsides when setting the trap and you should be all good.
539948
I think that it's just not a very good trap. I love the sander - but really have yet to get much to go into the trap.
1155531
Quite easy with one hand. I hooked it on something and it popped out unexpectedly a couple times.
2141450
Oh Yes, it is very sensitive!!! I would suggest setting the trap where you want it and then setting it. I have two of them and have caught dozens of mice and moles in our flower gardens. For bait I use small pieces of crackers with sunbutter on.
938063
It's a little tricky, if you twist the top one way it locks. And if you push it down when in the lock position it can get stuck. So keep wiggling it, till it goes down easily, just may take a little getting used it.
1604101
It is so easy. Bait the trap. Then merely bring the silver metal support back until it catches in the release mechanism where you will see the yellow portion in an upright position. The trap is released when the mouse steps on the lever to get the bait. The yellow arm then comes down over the mouse catching its neck or back. By the way, the best bait is a little "Tootsie Roll".
2141454
I own it and use it, It is not easy to set, but with a little patience it only takes a minute, once you got the touch for it, it is quick.For me the most important thing is that it is effective for capture,and it doesn't hurt the mouse,i does both