How to Trap Rats & Mice the Right Way

Have you ever had a rat infestation? If so, you may be all too familiar with the difficulties that come with trying to trap rats.

Rats can be incredibly clever creatures, so it’s important to consider a wide range of factors when you’re trying to trap them. You’ll need to be aware of their presence in your space, how they’re getting into your space, the best trap options for your needs, which bait will attract the rats, and where you need to place the traps to get the best results.

Signs of a Rat Infestation

If you think you may have a rat or other small rodent infestation you’re dealing with, there are a few key signs you can look out for to determine whether you have an infestation:

• Rodent Droppings: Found around food packages, in drawers or cupboards, or under sinks.
• Nesting Materials: Small piles of shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter in dark spaces.
• Chewed Packaging: Bite marks on food packages.
• Holes in Walls and Floors: Evidence of chewed entry points.

Common Entry Points for Rats

Rats can enter through various openings in your home or business. Common entry points include:

• Cracks in Walls
• Vents
• Window Gaps
• Holes in Roofs
• Chimneys

Types of Rat Traps

Traditional Rat Traps

Our traps (electromechanical devices) are an electromechanical device for capturing rats and mice. Rats and mice are attracted by the smell of natural feed and are instantly captured as soon as they try to eat by activating a sensitive mechanism, allowing continuous and multiple captures. Our traps do not use poisons or harmful substances; just natural feeds ensuring the safety of children, your family, tenants or non-target animals. Once captured, the rodents are enclosed in our traps for easy cleanup.

Glue Traps

Glue traps consist of a board or tray coated with an extremely adhesive substance, trapping rodents as they walk across it.

Snap Traps

Snap traps consist of a bait platform that triggers a spring-loaded bar to snap down and kill the rat.

Electric Traps

Electric traps use high-voltage electricity to instantaneously kill rats.

Live Traps

Live traps capture rats alive without harming them, allowing for safe relocation.

Best Rat Bait Options

Rats are picky eaters, so choosing the right bait is crucial. Traditional options include peanut butter, cheese, bacon, cereal, and meat. Additional options can include dried fruit, nuts, fish, chocolate, and assorted nut butters.

Where to Place Your Traps

Place traps where you find signs of rat activity such as nesting, chewing, and droppings. Common travel routes along walls and secluded areas are ideal trap locations.

If you’re facing a rat problem and seeking an efficient, eco-friendly trapping solution, contact Rat Trap Distribution today!