I am cofused. Do I need to punture the bait trap or just set it out? It did not come in a package with instructions.
1258932
If I remember correctly, there are two chambers, a large and a smaller one. You have to cut the smaller chamber. It is rectangular in shape and may have an orange colored strip. Just be careful that the goop is not in that chamber when you cut it. Also consider placing the bait on something to protect your floor. The flat part is the top, the two chambers, the bottom. It is VERY easy to spill and it is a nightmare to clean up. I won't ever buy them again. They did not work well.
1258933
One end is tapered with a red marking, cut open that end while holding it straight up, so you cut above the liquid level. Place the trap label side up on the ground. Might want to use throw away gloves the first few traps.
1258934
I had the same problem. I called the company and they told me to snip off the ramp end.
279971
it comes with nothing. I bought this for my grandson and bought line to attach to the trap, also, there is no place to put the bait. when they tried to tie the bait into the trap it was stolen every time. Sorry, they did not like this trap at all.
603860
The lure simply needs to be dropped inside the trap so that it lands on one of the sticky sides. The lure does not need to be orientated in any special way.
2225007
no, the first mouse gets caught, the other mice get the bait, that is why I don't fill the bait holder all the way up, I have caught 1 mouse, went back re-set the trap and before I can sit back down in my chair I have caght a second mouse (don't feed them bait them).Always put the trap facing the wall because they will run along the wall and step into the trap.by the way I have use several types of traps, these are by far the best for me, they have caught mice and large wood rats.good luck kurt
2202761
I haven't had success with the trap myself. The rabbit has actually taken the bait without tripping the mechanism. Try putting some petroleum jelly on the bars so there is no friction. It can't hurt and might work.
1915007
The instructions that come with the device are unclear on this point. I tried to locate the moles' (Plural!) trails and place the thing just by the mound of dirt. Never caught a mole! My problem, in part, was that I didn't have enough strength in my legs to set the trap. Hopefully you have great quads! Otherwise, I recommend the pitchfork method! Better luck.
1170026
Possible solutions: When I set the trap I dig out just enough dirt to place the trap inline, then be sure to cover all the openings around & on top of the trap with dirt, excepting the rear hole. Then hope the gopher is on the open side of the trap. Also if you've got a supersensitive bugger, you might smear some fresh dirt on the trap, and handle with rubber gloves. Sometimes you can surprise them by setting the trap at a right angle to the tunnel, but this usually only works on the dumber ones. Mostly I've found the key to be is ensuring the only air &/or light source is the end opening. Of course it's also possible you're living with the world's smartest gopher, then your only recouse would be to call Bill Murray. Gotta say, I've been battling these burrowing bastards for many years, & I rally have to report these traps have worked phenomenallyl better than anything else I've tried. Good luck. PS. Just looked at other response, would like to add, I prefer to set the trap inline with the main run which is going to be below ground level. Also, the gophers I deal with have front paws that are bigger than a quarter, much less a nickel.
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The beetle trap came with one lure packet. The film over the scent lure is peeled away and then attached to the fins by placing the packet into slots in the fins. The box has directions to indicate this. I have noticed that multiple tree and plant nurseries in my area carry these traps as well as the lure packets. Good luck, these traps work well as I'm looking forward to another year of using the two I have.
789399
I have been setting this trap off and on since I bought it (about a year) and have yet to catch ANYTHING !!
1554871
The bait works well.You need the plastic container to put the bait in.Looks like a box with two 3 inch holes on each end and a lid for the bait
1041014
mine didnt come with anything but real easy to use , just pull the line out to where you want and slide the lock bar down and poof it is done , attatch the line and hook etc you want on end and put where you want to fish and when a fish tugs on hook and line it releases the lock bar and retracks setting the hook
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This trap includes one attractant. Additional bait can be purchased separately. http://www.amazon.com/Victor-M383-Magnet-Bait-3-Pk/dp/B00MELHU4M/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427828920&sr=1-1&keywords=M383+victor
170826
The trap and instructions, but we never caught a gopher with the trap or with any of the materials to put in the holes. Everyone says only poison works but we have a dog so I was reluctant to use so the gopher lives on!!!
2162807
Mine were not sticky enough flat, I did have better luck with the traps folded into tubes. But finally went to the nuclear option with rodenticide laced bait at my camp search 1412718573. At home I prefer the cat option (I think the cat smell deters the brighter critters).
624963
My package included instructions inside the box. Apparently you got a package without this. I would go online and see if you can find the instructions that way.
170825
Only the trap and the instructions. Easy to set and I caught my gopher after one night. Just have to make sure your hole is big enough to allow the trap to work.
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I don't know whats happening with yours or what type of bait and how you're placing it. I borrowed my neighbors trap and according to the instructions it recommended using cat food in the pellet form and to place one bait at the front of the trap till it gets eaten than place bait in front and back of trap. I did this three days in a row and got three rats and haven't had a problem since.