How do you set the trap?
1604096
Select area to place trap based on signs like droppings or actual sightings: a game trail. Place peanut butter in hole. Push down silver bar until locks open. It just snags. Place trap in kill zone. Hold trap by its sides. Keep fingers out of the way. A somewhat secluded place where mice will be funneled to bait side of trap should be chosen as kill zone.
1604097
Press the metal bar down and it will catch. You might need to lift up the bait plate, but that's it.
1604098
I consider these traps disposable: I throw away the trap with the mouse, you don't want to mess it afterwards
1604099
Just put the bait in the hole and pull back on the upright wire. It selfengages and is ready to do the job.
1604100
Remember to put the bait FIRST in the receptacle in the front, THEN engage the lever downward until it locks with the plastic hook. The hook is somewhat flimsy (on purpose!) and it takes only the slightest touch at the bait to get the lever to snap. Make sure you're NOT putting your fingers in the front, always grasp and carry the coked trapped from the rear.
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".
1604102
It's simple you just bait the cup then pull back on the silver lever. The yellow "band" is what does the dead. The silver "handle" never touches the rodent, so it's clean to remove the dead rodent and allow you to reload the trap for another use. I have not had the need yet, but you can wash the trap if you need to. Its all plastic and stainless steel. The design of the bait cup ensures that the rodent MUST touch the trigger before they can get to the bait. This is an improvement from the tried but true Victor copper and wood traps. I never thought there could deb a better mouse trap then the victor, but there is. It's simple you just bait the cup then pull back on the silver lever. The yellow "band" is what does the dead. The silver "handle" never touches the rodent, so it's clean to remove the dead rodent and allow you to reload the trap for another use. I have not had the need yet, but you can wash the trap if you need to. Its all plastic and stainless steel. The design of the bait cup ensures that the rodent MUST touch the trigger before they can get to the bait. This is an improvement from the tried but true Victor copper and wood traps. I never thought there could deb a... » Read More It's simple you just bait the cup then pull back on the silver lever. The yellow "band" is what does the dead. The silver "handle" never touches the rodent, so it's clean to remove the dead rodent and allow you to reload the trap for another use. I have not had the need yet, but you can wash the trap if you need to. Its all plastic and stainless steel. The design of the bait cup ensures that the rodent MUST touch the trigger before they can get to the bait. This is an improvement from the tried but true Victor copper and wood traps. I never thought there could deb a better mouse trap then the victor, but there is. « Show Less
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Try hanging it in a slightly different place, fifty feet or so away if you can. I have had mine hanging in different locations along the length of a fence between my house and a horse, ahem, "rescue" operation that never cleans the tiny pasture. The effectiveness of the traps has varied widely by location along the fence. Once I found the hot spots, that's where they have stayed.
1614713
I would suggest that after reading the operating information for the trap, that you redirect this question to the manufacturer. I am not going to be on their tech support team. I think the basic idea behind the traps might be ultimately effective, but maybe the implementation in the hardware is less than optimal.
2076789
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.
946867
sometimes they open hard when they are new, try taking a pair of plyers and slide the door open.you can put some lube grease or wd40 on the track,you can bend the edge of the track so it's notso tight . i have had to do a little fine tuning on these traps from time to time . these traps reallywork and worth a little fine tuning. i have 5 of these traps and have cought hundreds of mice over the years. pry it open there tough, well made.years
755207
My trap is a little the same. I oiled it, reached in and kept rocking it until it rocked easy, or went freely. Put the bait on the far or high part of tray. Hope this helps.
1564054
I cannot find an option after having set up the game. I am not sure if you can set it at the beginning.
479484
The door should be in the "down" position. The mouse will push it open to reach the bait and it will close behind the mouse and trap it.
1089539
Either the trap is dirty or the batteries are dead or dying (or not properly inserted). Try cleaning according to the owner's manual and/or changing batteries. Good luck.
871222
I have a different way to set. 1) Flip up wires that cover doors, and push down wire with curve to open both doors. Hold open. 2) With other hand, rotate bait tray so it's horizontal, and push in or out so wire connects with other wires. 3) Carefully balance bait wire atop wire with bend. 4) Remove hands. 5) Use long bread knife to gently roll bait onto tray.
1650647
Fairly simple - providing things aren't bent all to you know where. One bends the triggering rail - either to make it longer or shorter, depending on what you see in the little section keeping the 'gate' open for trapping. Other two suggestions are also good.
473519
We tried peanut butter first and it was licked clean without setting off the trap. I talked to an exterminator who recommended a small (1/4") piece of Slim Jim or beef jerky. By hooking the tough meat on the metal trigger, it forces the mouse or rat to tug at the meat, setting off the trap. That's been very effective.
822224
Just a helpful tip. Mice have poor vision and tend to stay by the walls. They are also smart and realize when something is out of place. Suggestion: leave the trap unset for several nights without bait until the mice get use to it. After a few days, set the trap with peanut butter. That way they won't be afraid of the trap. Also, be sure to set in perpendicular to the wall.
956495
It might be necessary to adjust the catch mechanism to lighten the trigger weight. This isn't uncommon for most live traps. Just grab a pair of pliers and adjust the catch... Be careful not to overbend the metal catch...
1852684
I don't reach in, I hold the trap open side up and drop the bait in, then tip to horizontal making sure bait stays at the end.
155059
Set to 0-0-0-0. Turn shackle counter clockwise 180 degree and push it in. Set your combo and then pull up to release the shackle.
2008568
I use dry dog food, crackers, bread, horse grain, it all seems to work. I just sprinkle it in the middle of the trap.