if I flip the bucket upside down to trap a rat will it stop the rat or will the rat be able to run and move the bucket with him with his nose
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It's a pretty light weight bucket so don't think it would work for trapping a rat!
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I havent caught anything other than rats but thats because i used it indoors. If you put bait that attracts squirrels i would imagine it will catch them. I would suggest looking for a "humane rodent trap" that wont harm them if you are worried about that
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If it is in working order the green light will blink once when you turn it on. When a rat is in the trap the green light will blink until you turn it off to remove the remains.
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Sorry, never had rats, and don't know if it would work on them or not. Maybe contact manufacturer
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Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that you have bought a cage that is not for rats but for bigger animals. Dan Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that... » Read More Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that you have bought a cage that is not for rats but for bigger animals. Dan « Show Less
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I don't know, we tried to catch a squirrel that has been driving us nuts in our walls! We tried several times and the trap did not work.A complete disaster! Plus to catch a bunny you would use veggies that would not stay on the lever that needs to be tripped.
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Each bait block has a small hole. Use the metal firm wire and insert it into each block. The wire,metal is secured into the bait box. The rats cannot do any thing except bite the bait. On the other hand, the bait is fatal to the rat. Therefore if the rat carries the bail, it is likely it will be carried to the nest.....still fatal....now to the rest of thenet
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The bait does not stay on the little pegs as shown.I have 2 of these and load them as shown and the bait gets knocked over but has never been carried out. They have worked well for me keep the bait dry and the rats eat the bait .I would reccomend them as they are effective.
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My best guess is NO. The opening and "maze" through which the mice go is way too small for even a small size rat... It has been wonderful for getting rid of mice problems though!
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I have two of these traps and where I live in Sherman Oaks Calif we have what is called tree rats and they are not real large. I found a piece of bacon is good bait I piece in the back of the trap so the rat has to enter and it is trapped inside. I put a piece of bacon on the outsid as chum. I catch about three rats a week.
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Squirrels are rats with fluffy tails and as such they can chew thru this mesh easily.. NOT saying that they will because they can get all tangled up in the mesh. IT is my firm belief that it will help deter them but will not completely stop a dedicated fruit hungry squirrel. YES i would use it to make it harder for them to get to the fruit
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Just got two rats the other day. It doesn't work after a kill sometimes. I had to set up another trap. And oh, by the way, they break sometimes even before you set them up. The kitty that roams around the neighborhood knows to come and check my front yard for fresh kill.
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We bought them for recluse spiders but a black rat snake decided to go into one. Yes, he probably could have gotten away with his head still stuck in the box, but I saw him and shut the door to the tiny room. The good thing is more than likely, any snake will have his head stuck in the box like mine. Did I just call a snake mine??? Having its head caught in the box means no ability to bite, making removal way less stressful for those who get skeeved by snakes. My (just said it again) snake was the girth of a roll of quarters and 2 feet long.
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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.
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there is only one side that opens/closes: which traps the animal. If it two sided then yes one foilds down while other stays open.Sofie
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Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
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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.