Rats Cage

Rat cage trap: live capture without poison

The Rat Cage Trap catches rats alive using a mechanical closing system, without poison. It is an option for anyone looking for a reusable trap who can check it frequently and make suitable arrangements for the animal after capture.

Made in Spain, it features a vertically sliding door and an internal metal plate for the bait. It requires no batteries or mains power.

How the trap works

The bait attracts the rat into the cage. When the animal steps on the trigger plate on the cage floor, it activates the mechanism and the door drops shut, keeping the rat inside.

This is a live-capture trap. Correct positioning, setting the mechanism according to the instructions and checking the cage very frequently are essential to keep the animal’s time inside to a minimum.

Where to position the rat cage trap

Positioning plays an important part in trapping. We recommend placing the cage along a wall, an edge or a route where you have noticed rat activity, on a stable surface.

• Choose a route used by the rodents rather than placing the cage at random.
• Keep the entrance clear so the animal can reach the bait.
• Outdoors, choose a spot sheltered from direct sunlight, rain and extreme temperatures. This protects the captured animal, which cannot seek shelter for itself while inside the cage.
• Choose a location that is easy to reach so you can check the trap.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Setting and reusing the trap

We recommend wearing gloves when handling the cage and placing the bait for hygiene reasons, especially if the trap has been used before. Keep your fingers away from the closing mechanism.

Place the bait on the internal metal plate and set the closing mechanism according to the instructions for this model. Before leaving the cage in position, check that the door and mechanism can move freely.

The cage is reusable. Once the captured animal has been dealt with appropriately, check the cage’s condition, replace the bait and reset the mechanism for another capture.

Checking the cage and managing a capture

Check the cage very frequently. Live capture requires attention, and the cage should not be left in place without supervision for extended periods. Before setting it, make sure you have a plan for dealing with a captured animal.

What happens after capture must comply with the rules that apply in your area. If you are unsure, contact the relevant local authority service or a pest control professional.

Combine trapping with prevention

The trap catches rats that enter it, but it does not prevent more rats from arriving. We recommend combining its use with checking entry points and removing available food sources.

If you notice many rats, activity keeps recurring or you cannot identify how they are getting in, you may need help from a professional pest control company.

Technical specifications

• Use: live capture of rats.
• Closing system: vertically sliding door activated by an internal trigger plate.
• Bait holder: internal metal plate.
• Dimensions: 16 cm wide × 41.5 cm long × 16.5 cm high.
• Weight: 1.13 kg.
• Reusable: yes.
• Made in: Spain.

This model is intended for rats. If you have identified mice, we recommend choosing a cage trap specifically designed for mice.