Trapping devices come in many different forms. A typical mousetrap is what you can usually find in the stores at a very cheap price. The base is made out of wood with a spring that snaps when triggered. Since rodents also come in many forms and sizes, you will find a rodent trap that will work well than the other. Cage traps for one are better used for squirrels. Aside from this, we can equip these small houses with a one-way tunnel so that the squirrel would find it impossible to come out.



Plot your strategies carefully
Whenever we use traps, it would help if we equip these traps with baits. A rodent will only come near if they smelled something (e.g. a piece of bread with peanut butter spread).

• Install the additional equipment (one-way tunnel) at the external part of the cage trapping device
• This tunnel will serve as the main entrance to the trap
• Make sure that the outer end is equipped with ridges or anything sharp to prevent the rodent from escaping
• The entrance to the tunnel should be narrower than the opposite end

Take extra care
There are trapping devices, which are already equipped with a door that automatically shuts down as the rodent gets in. This equipment basically works with a trigger or once the spring is stepped onto.

• Some trapping devices may also be lethal
• Sometimes, these traps are equipped with metal springs that could crush a small rodent almost in an instant
• People should be more careful especially those who have children at home
• Isolate your pets from the surrounding when trying to catch a rodent with the use of a deadly trap

Light and easy
To prevent the shedding of blood, you can use paper traps instead of using any mechanical trapping devices. This would work perfectly if you're trying to catch a smaller type of rodent. The only problem with this is most paper traps are also small. Which means, you can only catch a single mouse per piece. If a bigger mouse steps on the paper trap, it will only drag the trap along its way.

Final thoughts
Using a trap to capture a rodent comes with great responsibility. You have to ensure the safety of the whole family while also not sacrificing the welfare of your own pets. Cleaning after the dead rat is another thing you should bear in mind.

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What equipment is needed to trap a rodent?