How to Set a Rat Trap to Catch a Rat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- This is a video of the correct way how to set a rat trap. We heard scratching from rodents in the attic and hopefully this trap baited with peanut butter, one of the best baits for rat traps, will catch the rat.
My parents told me not to set up a trap, they told me I'd get hurt, I set up the trap by learning by looking at this video, I have now set up 3 traps, thank you.
Thanks, your instructions are so much better that the written instructions on the rat trap.
Great video. I gotta be honest, I saw the band aid on your finger and wondered if you really knew what you were doing???
I followed your lead and found success.
Thank you. The instructions on the package were useless. At 53, I've actually never set one of these before. Much appreciated.
I watched this video three hours ago, set my trap using peanut butter and it already caught the rat I was trying to catch. In the past we used other types of snacks and it never worked like this, I wasn't expecting it to work this fast, thank you.
You described your journey as if you were catching a pokemon.
You got lucky. My traps keep getting licked clean
There are more. Always more
I left the laundry room door open and a rat came in. After several days of setting a rat trap, I would see the bait gone and the trap never went off. I used: peanut butter, a whole almond, cheese and the last day Spicy Nacho Doritos. I felt discouraged that the rat was eating the bait without setting off the trap. If the rat. was using surgical precision to get away with the bait, in the end what help me succeed was my determination every single day. My reasoning was: as good and accurate the rat is getting away with the bait, sooner or later it's bound to make a mistake and that will be the end of it. Sure enough, after six days, the rat made a mistake, it's dead and I can tell my success story with great satisfaction. Lesson: "If you keep persisting, you'll succeed."
Rats (and mice to a much lesser degree) tend to be cautious of everything 'new' in their usual surroundings.
Believe it or not, traditional rat traps actually suck if you are just trying to target 1-2 rats in a suburban home. The plastic ones with all the teeth will get them much sooner. Main reason is because of the way they have the bait compartment placement. You put peanut butter in the cylinder and they have no choice but to crawl up to properly lick it clean.
@@someone-ji2zb Yep. The T Rex style is better. I have a Rat Traps in Action video on my channel and I found them to be so much easier to set.
This works every time cherrios or Cat food or Dog food dry type and glue gun Glue gun the Cherrio or pieces of cat food or dog food on the bait holder peanut butter they lick off cheese they lick off glue gun makes them tug and that's all folks!
Lmao this made me crack up
@@someone-ji2zb Yes, but the wire snap traps are just as effective as the others you mention IF the bait is placed strategically. I have a nearly 100% success rate with the traditional wire traps by placing the peanut butter on the underside of the trigger (instead of on top like most people do), a small walnut piece jammed on top of the trigger plate further secured to it with a piece of thread. Only 1 out of about 100 rats took all the bait without triggering the trap. I've eradicated the last few on our suburban property. They say trying to rid just 1 or 2 is difficult, but in my own experience a little extra strategy makes it easy to be rid of the last one or two. Knowing where to place the traps makes a huge difference too. A little recon before your mission tells you where the traps will work, by observing the route the rats move and looking for droppings. You can also change where they go by placing food out in a certain spot for about a week prior to trapping them. Once they learn there's a reliable food source there, your stubborn last couple rats will take the bait and your property will be free of them until a "nomad" rat comes along looking for a new home to start a colony.
Trapping rats is only a bandaid to the problem. To treat the underlying problem, clean up your property by eliminating food sources, garbage, places where rats like to nest and seal up your house. Make your property as unappealing to rats as possible and you won't be needing to trap them as often or at all.
I've never done this before and your tutorial was perfect. I did it just fine. Thank you for your help.
yes great video the package that came with trap was vague
Very well done! Other videos have the person’s fingers or hand obstructing the view! Thank you!
That phone buzz scared the fk out of me as you were letting go. Thanks!
I had the trap set for a week with no luck. I watched this video, set it like that and one day later rat was dead. Thanks!
Thanks for this. I found it useful as I have never used a "classic" rat trap before.
I've found that bacon grease is like "pork-flavored pudding" to rats, and just a little of this on the trigger plate is all you need. Use too much and they find a way to lick it off without setting off the trap--or they'll set it off and manage to not get hit. The trick is to get them to spend a lot of time screwing around with the trigger plate, i.e., the more time spent on the trap, the better the odds that they'll get whacked.
I followed your instructions to the letter and it worked in just a couple days. What a relief! Thank you!
Well the band aid on his thumb doesn't put me at ease!! Hate these traps
Plastic ones work a lot better anyway due to the bait being so much harder to get out without tripping. One of the few plastic products on this frickin planet that is actually better than the wooden/metal ones.
It is so bloody easy to set these traditional ones off when placing them down too... Nevermind just setting the trap up.. setting it down is far more difficult if you need to place it in a confined area.
Keep pressure and keep fingers clear of the kill zone. These are so effective to rid yourself of rats or mice.
I used Victor snap traps and have caught many mice with some frosting on the plate. I’ve had plastic off brand from big lots that hasn’t caught a single one. I do like the bait bowl being tucked to the back
😂😂😂😂😂 I literally laughed out loud!!!
@@deadgaming20 Here's the trick that works way better than peanut butter alone. Instead of peanut butter on top, jam a piece of walnut on the trigger plate and put the peanut butter on the UNDERSIDE of the trigger plate. The rat has to work harder to get to the peanut butter and often moves the trigger in trying to get under it. If the rat still manages to lick it off without triggering the trap, it will have a hard time picking off the walnut piece without triggering the trap. You can even tie the walnut piece tight to the trigger plate with a piece of thread if the rat is too clever. Peanut butter by itself on top of the trigger plate as shown in this video is not very effective.
The peanut butter has a strong scent that attracts the rat to the trap, so you want to use that in conjunction with other solid bait. I have an almost 100% success rate with my methods.
@@PapaSmurfx93 They do work well. Hardcore, neck snapping goodness. :)
one good tip when using these traps is to set the traps on the floor before setting it up. i have had many traps snap up in my face, even placing them very gently on the floor. then use a broom or some kind of long stick to gently move into place, because i have also had these Victor traps snap when moving. They are VERY sensitive!! do not touch the rats with bare hands either use a glove or plastic bag to grab and dispose of! these traps work very well. i have caught these pests within 12 hours of setting. if you dont have peanut butter you can use Nutella or any kind of Cake Frosting.
Pick them up by the tail with an old rag you are willing to throw away, of course while wearing gloves, they carry so much bacteria it isn't even funny THEN wash your hands
You can catch 100 rats/mice if you use a cantelope or watermelon seed. Just pinch the seed under the metal piece where he put the peanut butter. The rat will pull the seed setting the trap off. No need to re-bait, just set the trap again.
Thank you for the instruction! I'm setting up two, tonight. Wish me luck!
How did it go 😂😂
@@paulburns3629 Well it’s been 4 years... He might’ve messed up and got attacked by the rats and died unfortunately
gotta love “old TH-cam”
also videos with no ads 👌
Nice and quick and to the point. Did anyone else hear him call his hands "paws" around 1:40 lol
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Palm
😂 ded
Oh he said palms?ok. Lmao I was like wtf?
Lol I guess its my shitty audio on this phone cuz I'm still hearing paw haha
Thanks for this step by step video. First thing my eyes went to when I started watching was the bandaid on your finger and of course thought you had unfortunate incident with the trap…and even more so made me think I would have an unfortunate incident with the trap I’m trying to set. Anyhow made me laugh…thanks.
Thanks for the video. We had no idea on how to set it. We just set them today. I hope to have Mr. Rat 🐀 in the morning
Thank you so much for posting this video I was putting the PIN in the wrong spot I was trying to push it through the hole not against that bent part so thanks again!
Easier to learn by watching this than reading instructions on package. Thanks!
Love the bandaid on the thumb. I’m wearing one too.😂 His instructions are spot on but the spring wire on the side will get you if it goes off when you’re setting it.
I used salami meat, it will attract them because when it sits out it starts to smell. If you are careful you can use some superglue and glue the salami to the trigger so the rat will have to tug on it and BAM!!!!
First you bend the trigger mechanism a slight bit so it goes off easier. You tie some string around the trigger and rub the peanut butter all over the string so the rat will tug on it. Set small nails all around the edge of the trap so the little bastard gets caught for sure.
Ive never set a trap like this before and the instructions were confusing. But this video really helped. Also for good measure ive been leaving it honey creamy peanut butter for 3 days on slides of cardboard to get it to trust me when i put it out in my cupboard. Each night its eaten it with no issues. Tonight i put out the trap with the same peanut butter. I dont put it on the edge of the trap just because smart rats will lick it and leave before getting to the main bit on the trap itself. Just wish my landlords would do their jobs lol. Living in an apartment. But calling code compliance tomorrow to report them. I have lupus and rats carry lots of pathogens. Just got over pneumonia 3 weeks ago that ive been dealing with for a month
This video helped me trap a rat playing with fire. I kept seeing it under the sink cabinet and would leave when I approached and would come back when I left. Did that like 4 times, watched this video, put the trap where it kept going to and 5 minutes later it got the rat. Thank you for this video
Very good instructions...Complete & easy to understand...Safely set one and have it in place. I have a few more to go and will try the peanut butter under the bait platform as well.
Thanks and lol on the band-aid.
Computer Guru ... lmfao that's the first thing I noticed 👀
Thank you. I set my 1st one. I was confused where to set so it would hold it down. I figured out how to get it down safely, but I got the arm over to the bait thing and I didn't know where to put it.
Thank you for this video. Very clear, unlike the directions on the package. Let's hope we catch those bastards.
Russell Johnson - I think Victor intentionally puts vague instructions on the packaging so that people will have to visit their website. 🤔
Using a peanut in the shell is much more effective than using peanut butter, and it is much cleaner. Just hook one peanut into the bait hook. That is what VICTOR designed that hook to hold. If you have rats in your attic, place the baited trap in your attic, and you will not need to place extra peanuts nearby. One peanut will do the job.
Thank you for the tutorial!! I was so nervous putting two rat traps so I threw one away but I did it so they won’t terrorize my chickens.
Super amazing video set three rat traps at night did exactly like the video put little peanut butter and in the morning the rat was caught dead in the trap . I really was scared from the rat making noise's at night I haven't seen one in 30 years . It's great to do thing right I am glad I watched this video thank you very much you are my superhero
That scary noise at 1:07 was a nice touch.
These traps have always scared me.
excellent instructions, thank you! I also thought originally that your plaster was from messing it up the first time
Thank you. Your video was the best. I finally got it set right
Very good video never set before. Instructions on package were vague but video made it simple Thank You
Noped out once I saw the band aid on your finger 😂
Just set my first trap. Thanks for the video. Can't wait til it's over. They creep me out!
Very good instructions...Complete & easy to understand
The best bait to use is a piece of TOOTSIE ROLL!!!
Animals love sugar, like humans.
DO NOT place on top of the catch.
They will eat it and give you the "Chin Flick" afterwards.
JAM the piece INSIDE the catch area loop or claw, that way they have to gnaw at, which triggers the trap.
Once dusk sets they come out. They find it irresistible. Guaranteed to work 100% of the time!
Works like magic when no other food sources are available. Rats’ preferred foods include peanut butter and sunflower seeds. Given a choice, they’ve been known to pass up the tootsie roll.
I found if you figure out what they have been eating in your house, use that, as rats are neophobic. They fear all new things. You have to be smarter than the rats, good luck.
Some times rats try to drag the trap off ! Tie a string to the bar staple ( bottom of the big red V), and then tie it off some place.
Also I put a bit of peanut butter ware the bar and trigger fit to act as Lubricant for the trigger
I remember setting these traps as a kid man those were a pain in the ass to set one up
It appears you learned that "you can really hurt yourself" the hard way! Bandaid? Lol
I bought 8 of these old school traps. They are hardcore man.
Ether attach the trap to a good sized piece of plywood or a length of picture frame wire that is attached to something (nail screw or heavy item). There is nothing worse than having a rat disappear into a confined space with the trap where he then dies and decomposes.
Agree. Always tie the trap to something!!!
I got this big one and was clueless of how to set it up...
Also found out I was clueless of how to set up the small ones and have to do it all over again! Lol
Thanks for your video. I've been reading a lot: 'keep/minimize your scent on the traps'. I don't get it.
If rats were actually deterred by our sense, why do they never have a problem eating our food, running on our couches, clothing etc? 🤷🏾♂️
slide trap into brown grocery paper bag, less room to jump away and easy clean up (only done this with mice but i'm assuming it works for larger )
Ahhh that's where I screwed up. I definitely put too much peanut butter on it.
Thanks for the video!
Anyone who has trouble catching a critter but finding the trap licked clean... Put the peanut butter on then tape around the peanut butter. They'll still be able to smell it and it'll make it harder for them to eat thus them trying harder to eat it, which will get them.
yep, keeps happening to me. What to do?
My fingers thank you, Good job
thank you so much! my wonderful husband had set the trap and twice the rat had taken the food away. We watched your video and voila, success (there had been a slight error in the setup....hmmm...)
good demo
I did this trap for the first time and I have killed two rats already thanks your instructions.
The bandaid says it all
Thanks for these excellent instructions.
Best tutorial for this
Amazing what you can find on youtube. The instructions that came with this mouse trap were pathetic. Thank you much for the video.
A better trick is to put peanut butter "underneath" the bait holder..I've tried it and it does work better...
Peanut butter is a great bait but the rats will take it without triggering the trap. These Victor traps work much better with the Bait Cage Kit for rat traps which locks the peanut butter or similar bait to the trap keeping the rat feeding longer and setting off the trap
Nice video, do you do pest control for a career? Have you tried the professional victor traps? In my opinion they are easier to set and catch rates are higher. I also like the T-Rex traps.
Problem is rats are very careful and will keep licking off the peanut butter without triggering the traps. I used the Bait Cage kit for rat traps available on Amazon which solved that problem and I got the rats every time
Looks like how to trap your fingers
Sky Trooper true
I’m embarrassed never thought I would come to TH-cam for this grew up watching shit like this be set up !!
Thanks I didn’t know how lol until I seen this 🤦🏽♀️😂
Thx for vid like a minute after I set it i got one
I tried using a single cheerio and it worked. Got that sucker. Make sure it is "wedged" on there well so the rat has to tug on it to get it off or at least make it more likely the rat will bump the trip mechanism.
Thanks for the vid. The directions on the package are VERY unclear as to exactly where on the "bent tab" to attach the arm bar. All the package says is to "secure arm bar on bent tab".
thx U helped me out bro I appreciate it alot now I know this good skill for setting up bait traps. your the best
Maaaann no am i the only one see the bandaaid on the thumb😂😂😂😂😂 but thanks great vid bro you got my like🫡💪🏾
God damn you are brave as fuck. If there was a rat in my house I would be suicidal or admit myself to the mental hospital
I can't deal with that shit
Anyone else at 2:40 when he pointed his finger close to the bate after the trap was set cringe? Also at 2:47 all his fingers were in massive danger as yet again he placed his fingers close to the bate I was flinching. I got a glancing blow on my thumb from one of these traps I thought I had secured well enough with my right palm. I underestimated the strength of the trap and it hurt like crazy. Got a nice big black and blue mark on my thumb. Probably would have broken my thumb had it not been a glancing blow. Other than him placing his fingers in jeopardy after the trap was set all the rest is good information.
hey man thanks for saving our thumbs! great advice!
Thanks for the vid! never had to set one of these before until now. can't get this little bastard out of my garage. ha
A cautious rat just licks the peanut butter off very slowly. Hot melt a solid bait like a peanut butter pretzel and they don't lick that - they bite it.
Thank you! Was very helpful for my mom and I!
I use peanut butter but loosely wrap a piece of thread around the whole trigger pan and PB. Their teeth get caught in thread and they pull back setting it off.
Thanks for a very clear video!
good but I also wanna add to wear gloves because when I pushed back the bar a tiny metal splinter I didn’t notice that was probably an imperfection when they machined it went right into my hand
The Victor rat trap is a very good trap indeed!
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Should use rubber gloves - avoid getting human scent on it. Better trap is the T-Rex. For either trap, screw it down, otherwise if they survive (maybe just get their tail caught) they will leave with it attached to them!
Wow such a unique video so enlightening...
Or, just buy a plastic trap with teeth and watch as a superior product actually catches the sucker on the first night due to proper placement of the bait compartment.
It never ceases to amaze me just how crappy these 'traditional' traps can be.
If you screw it down you give them leverage to pull out.
I watched this and was able to set it... Thank you
Dude, you're like mr.butterfingers setting that trap, I've never seen somebody as insecure.
Thanks.....I did what you said and it snap it neck ..took only 30mins after watching your video
Excellent bro ham. Thanks.
Looks scary because you have that bandaid on your thumb lol
Best how to online. Thank you
NEVER place your hand on the trap side or adjacent to it after pulling the spring bar back, period. The trip lever can be moved slightly (Set) to make the trap extremely sensitive. Again follow the 1st sentence here and you will not get hurt. Holding the safe of the trap also prevents it from nailing you if it goes off. Even though it may startle you, it is safer to do this because the trap cannot harm you this way.
Is it helps in the backyard, as I noticed lately, I have more than one. Please advise
Im so nervos when u set it
VERY HELPFUL THANKS 🔥🔥🔥
Aren’t you supposed to apply the bait with your tongue after setting the trap?
Thank you so much for your video, it was very helpful.
Thank-you kindly your awesome. We must rid Vermin and support all tenants rights!!!
I noticed the band-aid. Was this video the second try?
The band aid on his hand is what made him learn how to do it safely?