A very good review. We had numerous rats show up outside so after seeing this trap reviewed I bought one. After putting out the strips to find where they are most active I haven't seen a single rat for 5 days. The trap will be standing by and I will put it into action as soon as I see a rat. The A24 is pricey but is well made. I don't want to poison, the electric traps can't be used out doors and other traps just disappeared, no doubt with a hapless rat attached or they killed birds. This seems like the best solution.
Morning Bob! Great to hear it helped. Mine is still going strong - it is always in use since the day I got it. I move it from time to time from the back shed area, to the porch area outside, to my basement crawl space , etc. I agree - not cheap but I cancelled my pest control services shortly after I got it so for me, worth every penny. Still gets them, to this day. :) Cheers and all the best!
Gp, Ty so much for actually doing a longer review than any I have seen, im now going to order one just from your review, this is the first video I've seen longer than 2-3 days, ty
Good day Michael. I am happy it was helpful. I still use it as we speak - continues to perform excellently. I did cancel my pest control service a long time ago, and have not needed to have them back since. Still very happy with it - indoors and outdoors. All the best!
Thanks for the feedback Jacob. I just cleaned mine out a few hours ago. 9 kills. In my crawlspace. Sorry to hear it didn't work out well for you. All the best!
Good stuff GP, now go around your cottage and look for any tiny holes or seams and start buttoning up. Size of a dime or less is all they need, and wood wont deter them. Sheet metal and wire wool are best, even a little mesh squeezed in a crevice helps. And that trap is a killer! pun intended! Great review GP. And yes I also battled these critters, and prevention is the path. Cheers.
Big cities need to deploy bunches of these to at least keep populations to a minimum. They worked in eradicating rats from islands in a reasonable time.
I bought the automatic trap and within three or four days, it started to show results. The most rat activity was in our chicken coop and after about a few weeks after placement, the counter was registering 10 kills. I physically removed 8 very large rats and figured two had been removed by scavengers. Unfortunately, the most recent kill was when a Carolina Wren decided to investigate the opening. But, I still think this trap truly is the best I’ve ever used.
Good morning. Thanks for sharing Dan. That's good to hear and pretty consistent with what I am still finding. I am testing it still for another month and will see how it fairs overall. Cheers and thanks again!
My favorite trap is the bucket trap. All you need is a bucket, ramp, can, peanut butter and wire. We use that kind of trap at our hunting camp, it works amazing. I'll have to look at one of those fancy traps!👍
That's slicker than grease on a door knob. Now you need to learn how to tan the hides and take up sewing fur coats while you're snowed in those long winter days. Thanks for sharing this video it can be a big help to eradicate those pesky mice. Enjoyed your time put into making this video too.
Hey good morning ODD! Thanks . Yes, a little extra work on this one but thought it was important to get some time in with it to see how well it did over a longer period. Thanks _ I think I might pass on the new hobby LOL. Cheers my friend!
...at 6:33 when the 'monitoring devices are being set up, the jazz is really hittin'. Nice choice. - Oh. And the trap is cool as hell. - Any thoughts on outdoor/near the entrance to the 'interior?...for the sole purpose of making sure the dead carcasses were available to be 'hauled off by the local scavengers?...or do you not want to attract THEM? Because if it's a Cabin you visit infrequently, just how long would you like dead rats/mice piling up under your floorboards while you're away?
Good morning RHG! Thanks for the great questions. I did a followup to this video about 6 months later (video #159). I moved it to a few places outside the cabin - on the porch by the side door, out back by the shed etc. And you are right. It works great outside on the sides of the cabin - the carcasses are gone each time and I still haven't had any activity in the cabin itself. So it seems so far that putting outside around the cabin gets them before they come in. It's been almost a full year now and it still works great - it's the only trap I have and it works, no matter how cold it gets outside. Thanks for watching and for the great comments. All the best!
A lot of expense when a roller in a five gallon bucket is very effective for removing mice and a deeper container works on rats ( a little more planning needed, rats are smart). I keep my buildings critter free with the bucket roller solution.
this trap is by far the best mouse . rat and weasel trap i have ever seen or used ,it will kill squirrels too but there is now a bigger version that will kill squirrels and even a possum ,,i own several of them now and i can honestly say i have my rodent problem in and around my home and barns under control , i ended up having to buy the CO2 cartridges 20 at a time
Wow that was awesome. Living in the countryside as i do we have outside animals and this brings in these pests. Anywhere there is a food source these critters will be calling. This thing reallly works well. I wonder if there is something out yet that would work for bigger varmits like opossums, racoons, groundhogs. Yes i even have a groundhog family living in a burrow underneath my barn, they can be very destructive too. Thanks GP.
Hey good day Dean. They sure can. Furnace is broken right now. Furnace guy said it was mice. 2nd time now and $$. Food source and warmth invites them every time. LOL. Cheers!
Please give an update review or comment on this trap after you used this at least a year. Cost, does the co2 loose power, use on rats, can you refill these co2 cartridges on your own, can you use co2 gun cartridges will they fit, is there a cheaper option for co2 for this trap, can you use your own bait, repair of unit and where, can you repair on your own, is there any maintenance(lubricate) of the unit and cost, how long will trap work - longevity, ect. Liked your review and video. I like to see real honest reviews not swayed by sponsors.
Morning Daniel Thanks for the comment. I have been using it now for more than 2 years. Still the best trap I have ever used here - I did cancel my pest control services along time ago. I don't have rats but I understand it does. Re: the cartridge and lubrication. I don't need to lubricate anything ( there is no maintenance required). The tips of the C02 cartridges are lubrucated and lubricate the ram mechanism through that process. I don't know if you can use other types of cartridges - they certainly look exactly like thrones we had with our BB guns when we were kids but I haven't tried, nor have a desire to. The cartridges do perform as they say it does - I get about 24-26 strikes out of a cartridge (I have a counter so I know for sure). For cost details I would go to their website - all their pricing is there. Thanks again - love the trap!
5 gallon home depot bucket, a Simpson strong tie 16" insulation support, a plastic water bottle and some peanut butter. Cut the insulation support to the width of the bucket (a bit longer so it wedges in the bucket). Use a propane torch to heat the insulation support and pierce a hole through the bottle top to bottom. Install the bottle onto the insulation support and wedge it into the 5 gallon bucket. Butter the bottle with peanut butter and make a ramp for the mice... And viola they drown!.
Craig I've seen this work. When my dad was still on this earth he would catch field mice with a bucket filled about 1/3 full of water set it under his work bench, this method worked well for him. Thanks
That will do it for sure Craig. I used to think cheese was the right bat but learned that peanut butter is the ticket! Just don't forget to clean it out regularly. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors- I clean it out everyday with a strainer spoon (never to be used for any other purpose 😉). I've dispatched 1000s of mice this way over the years.
Great review, Thanks, First, how long does the C0-2 last. About how many kills ? And i saw another video on this and said it had to be linked to your cell phone, ( which i do not want ) This one does not have it ? Is there a model # on this one ? i want it with the counter on the side like yours Thanks again
Good day. So far, on average about 27 kills per cartridge. I see they have a newer version which has a bluetooth connection but I do not believe it is mandatory to use/ buy it ( I thought it was an option but I am not sure - my trap is a few years old now and still doing it's duty - 100% satisfied still). The digital counter i have was an option on it. Super helpful especially when you have the trap outdoors since many forest critters will take away the victim so you can't otherwise tell if it did anything without the counter. Good luck!
Good day Laurie. It's certainly not a sight you get to see everyday. :)) But yes, I appreciate how swift and exact it is. Well designed for sure. Have a good one!
Just ordered mine they told me that it can kill ground squirrels also The squirrels are in my insulation so they have done considerable damage according to my carpenter hope this does the job..Awesome video and thank you for sharing
Good day OD! Works great. Enjoyed your reviews on it previously as well. I saw there are a lot of videos out on it but I had never heard of it before. Great trap I think. Cheers!
You are right about the poison. You have no way to know where they will die. Outdoors is just OK, but indoors is a nightmare. I have had good luck with Raid Kill & Contain Mouse Trap. I use cheese or peanut butter. It depends on the mouse. If the food is still there after one night, then I change it from one to the other and the next night the mouse is dead. I think the reason these are so effective (including the one you were testing) is the tunnel. Mice just don't seem to like to be out in the open.
Dealing with mice is a dilemma - poisoning the environment has many moral issues to a never ending problem. Where do you purchase the A24 Goodnature Rat and Mouse Trap? Michael from Alberta
Good afternoon Michael. Yup. I actually felt a little ashamed as I never thought about the impacts down the food chain which is why I wanted to highlight it in the video. It is sold by a company here called Automatic Trap Company. They have a website. Cheers!
Wow now I have to get one. Being on a farm they only come in at winter time of the cats don’t get them first. Definitely will look into buying one. Thanks GP!!
Hey there Gord!!! That looks like a sure fire way to get the mice. I saw these before and wondered if they would handle squirrels. I have tons of squirrels and they are bad news when they get inside your building. Anyway, thanks for posting. Take 'er easy and keep track of how many kills you have. That would make an interesting followup!!!
Good morning Mike. I think it should be ok in the cold but probably a good question for the company. I will try to ask them if there is a temperature range etc. Cheers!
Interesting. I have been using one of the victor electric traps, it works well, but gets a bit messy every now and again and requires cleaning or it does not properly detect the next victim. I had a problem with wood rats under my barn. They are very cautious and once you kill off the less intelligent ones the alpha rats become very challenging to exterminate. I had killed one in a snap trap that was the size of a young possum. I agree with you on the poison, too many risks to my other animals and other wildlife. I must say it is interesting to watch the mouse step over the carcass of his neighbor to enter the suicide machine. That is not an option on the snap or electric traps, and not something I envisioned would happen.
Good day TGC! Yes I was kind of surprised too. Seemed like he didn't care too much about his buddy. Wow! Sounds like you have some big guys to deal with there. I feel badly about the poison now that I know. But no more. Cheers and have a great weekend!
Gordy- Great video. I didn’t know we could get it in North America as I’ve seen down under videos before, super effective. I little more money than regular trap but it’s so effective over time. Did you get a chance to check it outside in the shop at cold temps?
Good morning Tom. Yes, they have distribution in the US and also now in Canada. I did. Tried it in Guy's shop as well as my crawlspace under the cabin. I have not tried it outside yet as I am waiting until they start selling a new optional add-on which reduces the size of the opening (I like my chipmunks). Once I get that, I think I will do further testing outside and another video followup in a couple of months to confirm it's longer term reliability. Cheers Tom!
Morning. It comes from the same company (refills) but it does look just like the ones we used to have when we were young for our bb guns. The replacement ones they sell have some kind of grease on the threads I believe. Thanks for tuning in - Cheers!
Good day Leroy! I understand from the manual that these cartridges have a lubricant applied in the tops to keep the mechanism lubricated but they certainly look a lot like the ones we used for BB's when we were kids. Cheers!
Hey Gord cool video I love the footage. I know O&D life Did a review on this trap also and he seems to like also. We do not have "mice" here we have shrews but not many red squirrels are a bigger problem here. I would love to try it on them.
Good morning AK! not sure if they are big enough for squirrels but they sell them online if you look up Automatic Trap. I saw OD's videos too. I am pretty impressed. Perhaps now I can eventually get that terrible odour out of my cabin. Cheers!
Yet another item that I need....In the barn, I use almond glue boards and catch mice. However, I have no idea how many get through the zone....I NEED this item....Great review.....
GP Outdoors, good video. Is the A24 still working for you? Also have you heard about the Chirp option for the A24? I am interested but I have heard that it isn't available in the US.
Good day Greg! Yes indeed - still works great to this day - it's on guard at the cottage as we speak. I have seen the chirp option but have not reached out to them to see when it might be here but I would love to have it. Awesome trap. Take care!
I have been told in the past by a pest control guy that if a #2 pencil eraser will fit into a gap, that a mouse can also. Some caulks will stop mice as will some expanding foams. Seal those gaps/cracks/holes and keep the mice out of the living areas!
I believe that Coy! I have been regularly sealing, caulking and using steel wool for years.Anytime i see a little opening anywhere. But they are sneaky - man, they still find their way in somehow. Cheers!
GP Outdoors oh yes they are a challenge to keep out! Forget the steel wool, the buggers will chew through it. The old sis pads work, but not steel wool. If you have places with steel wool, pull it out and use expanding foam. Barn cats help also, but they need to hungry, not starved, or they will only play with them. It is a constant battle. I about a year ago figured out mice were coming in under a metal plate installed be HVAV installers. Once this metal plate was installed my issue is next to non existent. I overlooked that plate for years.
Good one Gord! I went over to the web site for some additional information and couldn't find what I was looking for. How many times can that c02 cartridge fire off before replacing? Thanks again... God Bless
Hey good morning Dan! An excellent question. The details and stats will be out on the follow-up video. Yup. Keeping you in suspense. I want to finish another full month of testing and in other physical locations. It's a lot of work overall but so far, very very pleased with the results and consistency. Just want to see how it performs over the longer term and in several different locations. Stay tuned. Have a great weekend!
Keep it simple... I am not much for these traps that use batteries, glue strips or CO2, i am a fan of the rolling log trap and for winter just use a taller barrel the mice can't jump out of.
love it!!! we got the one one amazon that sends a electric charge . Electronic Rat Trap, Clean and Humane Extermination of Mice, Rats - for Serious Pest Control and Rodent Termination (Uses Mains Adapter Or Battery) [Upgraded]..i like that piston ram idea we can put that under the sink!! or anywhere
Good question Harry. I don't know to be honest. They also mentioned that the lure they use is not always effective for all types of rodents but maybe try your own concoction (peanut butter etc)
Good day Bull! Yes, I was pretty shocked at it's performance and pretty smart the way it was built to auto reset and keep on working. I have a few nights so far, where I have found 2 and 3 bodies in the morning. I decided to continue testing it and will do a followup video in another month or so so I have 3 months of testing it to see how well it performs over a long winter period. Used it outside in the - 30 C weather too. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door. I have a 80 yr old log cabin in the mountains of Northern Quebec, it is by definition a "mouse farm". Solve the problem by finding the access. Stuff steel wool into any and all cracks & openings. Coat steel wool with Mono caulking if exposed to outside weather. No mice inside camp in 3 years.
Not for me. Can't stand the sight of them. I'd have to hire someone to get the dead Mickeys. They used to crawl into my garbage can in the kitchen. I'd take the live ones and release them. Then I got a cat. But the cat would play with them. During the play, I'd catch those little critters and give them an idea of how my septic worked. But, my cat has been out of luck lately catching the mice. I have a barred owl hanging around now that I think is dining on said mice. The owl and the warmer temps we've been having, have put a damper on mice infiltrating my house. I don't mind mice, as long as they don't come in. 😎😎🤗🤗🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@GPOutdoors the poor owl saw my cat yesterday and took off. My cat is an indoor cat. Poor owl's eyes got wide when he saw my cat. That wasn't the first time. Cool looking owl when he looks at you. Best outdoor pet I ever had.
A very good review. We had numerous rats show up outside so after seeing this trap reviewed I bought one. After putting out the strips to find where they are most active I haven't seen a single rat for 5 days. The trap will be standing by and I will put it into action as soon as I see a rat. The A24 is pricey but is well made. I don't want to poison, the electric traps can't be used out doors and other traps just disappeared, no doubt with a hapless rat attached or they killed birds. This seems like the best solution.
Morning Bob! Great to hear it helped. Mine is still going strong - it is always in use since the day I got it. I move it from time to time from the back shed area, to the porch area outside, to my basement crawl space , etc. I agree - not cheap but I cancelled my pest control services shortly after I got it so for me, worth every penny. Still gets them, to this day. :) Cheers and all the best!
Gp, Ty so much for actually doing a longer review than any I have seen, im now going to order one just from your review, this is the first video I've seen longer than 2-3 days, ty
Good day Michael. I am happy it was helpful. I still use it as we speak - continues to perform excellently. I did cancel my pest control service a long time ago, and have not needed to have them back since. Still very happy with it - indoors and outdoors. All the best!
Looks great Gord! I think I am going to try it out.
Great video over a period of time it will pay for itself thanks Gord
Never caught a single rat or mice with the goodnature trap, still the old traps works best for me
Thanks for the feedback Jacob. I just cleaned mine out a few hours ago. 9 kills. In my crawlspace. Sorry to hear it didn't work out well for you. All the best!
Good stuff GP, now go around your cottage and look for any tiny holes or seams and start buttoning up. Size of a dime or less is all they need, and wood wont deter them. Sheet metal and wire wool are best, even a little mesh squeezed in a crevice helps. And that trap is a killer! pun intended! Great review GP. And yes I also battled these critters, and prevention is the path. Cheers.
Thank you, very good review.
Big cities need to deploy bunches of these to at least keep populations to a minimum. They worked in eradicating rats from islands in a reasonable time.
I bought the automatic trap and within three or four days, it started to show results. The most rat activity was in our chicken coop and after about a few weeks after placement, the counter was registering 10 kills. I physically removed 8 very large rats and figured two had been removed by scavengers. Unfortunately, the most recent kill was when a Carolina Wren decided to investigate the opening. But, I still think this trap truly is the best I’ve ever used.
Good morning. Thanks for sharing Dan. That's good to hear and pretty consistent with what I am still finding. I am testing it still for another month and will see how it fairs overall. Cheers and thanks again!
This is how you make a how to and review video, nice work, thank you.
Thanks so much RB! Cheers!
My favorite trap is the bucket trap. All you need is a bucket, ramp, can, peanut butter and wire. We use that kind of trap at our hunting camp, it works amazing. I'll have to look at one of those fancy traps!👍
Hwy good day MMB! The peanut butter is the ticket. Have used those before - they work. LOL. Have a good week!
Same experience here. Very reliable and working 2 yrs on. Great video.
That's slicker than grease on a door knob. Now you need to learn how to tan the hides and take up sewing fur coats while you're snowed in those long winter days.
Thanks for sharing this video it can be a big help to eradicate those pesky mice. Enjoyed your time put into making this video too.
Hey good morning ODD! Thanks . Yes, a little extra work on this one but thought it was important to get some time in with it to see how well it did over a longer period. Thanks _ I think I might pass on the new hobby LOL. Cheers my friend!
...at 6:33 when the 'monitoring devices are being set up, the jazz is really hittin'.
Nice choice.
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And the trap is cool as hell.
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Any thoughts on outdoor/near the entrance to the 'interior?...for the sole purpose of making sure the dead carcasses were available to be 'hauled off by the local scavengers?...or do you not want to attract THEM?
Because if it's a Cabin you visit infrequently, just how long would you like dead rats/mice piling up under your floorboards while you're away?
Good morning RHG! Thanks for the great questions. I did a followup to this video about 6 months later (video #159). I moved it to a few places outside the cabin - on the porch by the side door, out back by the shed etc. And you are right. It works great outside on the sides of the cabin - the carcasses are gone each time and I still haven't had any activity in the cabin itself. So it seems so far that putting outside around the cabin gets them before they come in. It's been almost a full year now and it still works great - it's the only trap I have and it works, no matter how cold it gets outside. Thanks for watching and for the great comments. All the best!
Good evening GP, now that's a very long field tested review and a very good review ! We all have these problems !!! Cheers !
Thanks Dave. Thought it was important to hold off for a while to give it a longer test period. All good and glad I did. Have a wonderful weekend!
@@GPOutdoors It's very good and it's demonstrating the great professional man that you are ! Cheers and you too !
A lot of expense when a roller in a five gallon bucket is very effective for removing mice and a deeper container works on rats ( a little more planning needed, rats are smart). I keep my buildings critter free with the bucket roller solution.
Thanks for the video keep up the great work!
And thanks for watching JM!
this trap is by far the best mouse . rat and weasel trap i have ever seen or used ,it will kill squirrels too but there is now a bigger version that will kill squirrels and even a possum ,,i own several of them now and i can honestly say i have my rodent problem in and around my home and barns under control , i ended up having to buy the CO2 cartridges 20 at a time
Wow that was awesome. Living in the countryside as i do we have outside animals and this brings in these pests. Anywhere there is a food source these critters will be calling. This thing reallly works well. I wonder if there is something out yet that would work for bigger varmits like opossums, racoons, groundhogs. Yes i even have a groundhog family living in a burrow underneath my barn, they can be very destructive too. Thanks GP.
Hey good day Dean. They sure can. Furnace is broken right now. Furnace guy said it was mice. 2nd time now and $$. Food source and warmth invites them every time. LOL. Cheers!
Please give an update review or comment on this trap after you used this at least a year. Cost, does the co2 loose power, use on rats, can you refill these co2 cartridges on your own, can you use co2 gun cartridges will they fit, is there a cheaper option for co2 for this trap, can you use your own bait, repair of unit and where, can you repair on your own, is there any maintenance(lubricate) of the unit and cost, how long will trap work - longevity, ect. Liked your review and video. I like to see real honest reviews not swayed by sponsors.
Morning Daniel Thanks for the comment. I have been using it now for more than 2 years. Still the best trap I have ever used here - I did cancel my pest control services along time ago. I don't have rats but I understand it does. Re: the cartridge and lubrication. I don't need to lubricate anything ( there is no maintenance required). The tips of the C02 cartridges are lubrucated and lubricate the ram mechanism through that process. I don't know if you can use other types of cartridges - they certainly look exactly like thrones we had with our BB guns when we were kids but I haven't tried, nor have a desire to. The cartridges do perform as they say it does - I get about 24-26 strikes out of a cartridge (I have a counter so I know for sure). For cost details I would go to their website - all their pricing is there. Thanks again - love the trap!
5 gallon home depot bucket, a Simpson strong tie 16" insulation support, a plastic water bottle and some peanut butter. Cut the insulation support to the width of the bucket (a bit longer so it wedges in the bucket). Use a propane torch to heat the insulation support and pierce a hole through the bottle top to bottom. Install the bottle onto the insulation support and wedge it into the 5 gallon bucket. Butter the bottle with peanut butter and make a ramp for the mice... And viola they drown!.
Craig I've seen this work. When my dad was still on this earth he would catch field mice with a bucket filled about 1/3 full of water set it under his work bench, this method worked well for him. Thanks
That will do it for sure Craig. I used to think cheese was the right bat but learned that peanut butter is the ticket! Just don't forget to clean it out regularly. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors- I clean it out everyday with a strainer spoon (never to be used for any other purpose 😉). I've dispatched 1000s of mice this way over the years.
WHAT? MAYBE SEND A PICTURE SO I CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR TRAP.
@@richfurman5463 - can I send you an email through gmail? I'll send a picture.
Great review, Thanks, First, how long does the C0-2 last. About how many kills ? And i saw another video on this and said it had to be linked to your cell phone, ( which i do not want ) This one does not have it ? Is there a model # on this one ? i want it with the counter on the side like yours Thanks again
Good day. So far, on average about 27 kills per cartridge. I see they have a newer version which has a bluetooth connection but I do not believe it is mandatory to use/ buy it ( I thought it was an option but I am not sure - my trap is a few years old now and still doing it's duty - 100% satisfied still). The digital counter i have was an option on it. Super helpful especially when you have the trap outdoors since many forest critters will take away the victim so you can't otherwise tell if it did anything without the counter. Good luck!
Good morning GP! Nice review. Take care.
Hey thanks Mark. Cheers!
Very interesting.. Lord help me but I had a little chuckle watching the mice stick their head in the trap. Very humane and fast. 👍
Good day Laurie. It's certainly not a sight you get to see everyday. :)) But yes, I appreciate how swift and exact it is. Well designed for sure. Have a good one!
Well done. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Charlie!
I had this trap for 6 months the same exact one I kept procrastinating on buying the digital striker now j ordered one and here we go!!!
Very interesting trap! Will look for it.
Worked great Richard! Have a great weekend!
Just ordered mine they told me that it can kill ground squirrels also The squirrels are in my insulation so they have done considerable damage according to my carpenter hope this does the job..Awesome video and thank you for sharing
Good morning Greg! Mine is still going strong to this day. Oh, and yes, it most certainly does. Good luck!
Works great! Set it and forget it! Great review!
Good day OD! Works great. Enjoyed your reviews on it previously as well. I saw there are a lot of videos out on it but I had never heard of it before. Great trap I think. Cheers!
Good vid, how is it for rats?
Thank you!!!!!
You are right about the poison. You have no way to know where they will die. Outdoors is just OK, but indoors is a nightmare. I have had good luck with Raid Kill & Contain Mouse Trap. I use cheese or peanut butter. It depends on the mouse. If the food is still there after one night, then I change it from one to the other and the next night the mouse is dead. I think the reason these are so effective (including the one you were testing) is the tunnel. Mice just don't seem to like to be out in the open.
Good point about the tunnel. I didn't think of that but makes sense. I find the peanut butter works great here too. Thanks TBT3! Have a great weekend!
That thing works great!
Dealing with mice is a dilemma - poisoning the environment has many moral issues to a never ending problem. Where do you purchase the A24 Goodnature Rat and Mouse Trap?
Michael from Alberta
Good afternoon Michael. Yup. I actually felt a little ashamed as I never thought about the impacts down the food chain which is why I wanted to highlight it in the video. It is sold by a company here called Automatic Trap Company. They have a website. Cheers!
Hi Michael,
Thanks for your interest. You can purchase our trap from www.automatictrap.com
Wow now I have to get one. Being on a farm they only come in at winter time of the cats don’t get them first. Definitely will look into buying one. Thanks GP!!
You're welcome Luis! Cheers!
Hey there Gord!!! That looks like a sure fire way to get the mice. I saw these before and wondered if they would handle squirrels. I have tons of squirrels and they are bad news when they get inside your building. Anyway, thanks for posting. Take 'er easy and keep track of how many kills you have. That would make an interesting followup!!!
Hey thanks gram pie. Not sure if they would be good for that or not. Great idea on the followup - thanks! Cheers!
Shawn Woods made a similar video about this trap a while back and showed that it's also effective for ground squirrels.
Thanks for sharing this. I'll check it out!!!
Wow GP...it seems to whack those critters real good.....lol.......way to go..... :)
I am sold on it Don. It's a keeper! Have a great weekend!
Wow, do you think it would work in a travel trailer over winter? It would be great to hear about how it does in the cold? Thanks Gord!
Good morning Mike. I think it should be ok in the cold but probably a good question for the company. I will try to ask them if there is a temperature range etc. Cheers!
Where is availability, and how much cost?
Interesting. I have been using one of the victor electric traps, it works well, but gets a bit messy every now and again and requires cleaning or it does not properly detect the next victim. I had a problem with wood rats under my barn. They are very cautious and once you kill off the less intelligent ones the alpha rats become very challenging to exterminate. I had killed one in a snap trap that was the size of a young possum. I agree with you on the poison, too many risks to my other animals and other wildlife.
I must say it is interesting to watch the mouse step over the carcass of his neighbor to enter the suicide machine. That is not an option on the snap or electric traps, and not something I envisioned would happen.
Good day TGC! Yes I was kind of surprised too. Seemed like he didn't care too much about his buddy. Wow! Sounds like you have some big guys to deal with there. I feel badly about the poison now that I know. But no more. Cheers and have a great weekend!
Gordy-
Great video. I didn’t know we could get it in North America as I’ve seen down under videos before, super effective. I little more money than regular trap but it’s so effective over time. Did you get a chance to check it outside in the shop at cold temps?
Good morning Tom. Yes, they have distribution in the US and also now in Canada. I did. Tried it in Guy's shop as well as my crawlspace under the cabin. I have not tried it outside yet as I am waiting until they start selling a new optional add-on which reduces the size of the opening (I like my chipmunks). Once I get that, I think I will do further testing outside and another video followup in a couple of months to confirm it's longer term reliability. Cheers Tom!
That would be great GP
Hey maybe Guy could “jerryrig” a device to save your chipmunks as I like them too but not to many
Cheers
Not a bad idea. I am sure he could. :)) LOL.
Is that a generic CO2 cylinder or do you need to buy an expensive specific one ? Great content .
Morning. It comes from the same company (refills) but it does look just like the ones we used to have when we were young for our bb guns. The replacement ones they sell have some kind of grease on the threads I believe. Thanks for tuning in - Cheers!
Are the CO2 cartridges proprietary or can any standard cartridge that are normally used for CO2 pellet guns also work?
Good day Leroy! I understand from the manual that these cartridges have a lubricant applied in the tops to keep the mechanism lubricated but they certainly look a lot like the ones we used for BB's when we were kids. Cheers!
Hey Gord cool video I love the footage. I know O&D life Did a review on this trap also and he seems to like also. We do not have "mice" here we have shrews but not many red squirrels are a bigger problem here. I would love to try it on them.
Good morning AK! not sure if they are big enough for squirrels but they sell them online if you look up Automatic Trap. I saw OD's videos too. I am pretty impressed. Perhaps now I can eventually get that terrible odour out of my cabin. Cheers!
Shawn Woods also did a video about the same trap a while ago and showed that it works on ground squirrels.
Looks like a keeper fur sure.
You bet John! Cheers!
A 5 gallon bucket. 3 gallons of water. A cup of unshelled sunflower seeds floating on top. Shove next to a chair or shelves. Done
Drowning is not a humane death
Yet another item that I need....In the barn, I use almond glue boards and catch mice. However, I have no idea how many get through the zone....I NEED this item....Great review.....
Thanks Erik! I am still testing it and it is still working out great. Very effective! Cheers!
GP Outdoors, good video. Is the A24 still working for you? Also have you heard about the Chirp option for the A24? I am interested but I have heard that it isn't available in the US.
Good day Greg! Yes indeed - still works great to this day - it's on guard at the cottage as we speak. I have seen the chirp option but have not reached out to them to see when it might be here but I would love to have it. Awesome trap. Take care!
How many kills in the time of review?.
good video
was the noise it makes WHAMO or BANGO?! I love it when a mouse gets cracked up side the head.
Good day CP. Well, I think the all depends on whether you enjoyed watching Batman when we were kids or if you preferred Cartoons.LOL Cheers!
I have been told in the past by a pest control guy that if a #2 pencil eraser will fit into a gap, that a mouse can also. Some caulks will stop mice as will some expanding foams. Seal those gaps/cracks/holes and keep the mice out of the living areas!
I believe that Coy! I have been regularly sealing, caulking and using steel wool for years.Anytime i see a little opening anywhere. But they are sneaky - man, they still find their way in somehow. Cheers!
GP Outdoors oh yes they are a challenge to keep out! Forget the steel wool, the buggers will chew through it. The old sis pads work, but not steel wool. If you have places with steel wool, pull it out and use expanding foam. Barn cats help also, but they need to hungry, not starved, or they will only play with them. It is a constant battle. I about a year ago figured out mice were coming in under a metal plate installed be HVAV installers. Once this metal plate was installed my issue is next to non existent. I overlooked that plate for years.
G P looks like it a good one we have trouble with moles trap them with a old fashion mouse trap will this work for me
God Bless
PaK
Good day Peter. It worked great for sure. I will try to ask them if it is large enough or will work with moles if I can. Cheers!
Good one Gord! I went over to the web site for some additional information and couldn't find what I was looking for. How many times can that c02 cartridge fire off before replacing? Thanks again...
God Bless
Good morning Nate! The trap comes with two cartridges and each one is good for 24 times. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Gord. I appreciate it.
video begins when?
Hey good morning David. Yup - talking a little too much in this one maybe. :)) Love the trap though. Have a great weekend!
@@GPOutdoors Good morning to you. I would try to keep it short, factual and to the point. ;-)
How many mice were eliminated?
I'm on my 5th or 6th C02 cartridge so 100+ so far. Still my favourite and only trap to this day. Great product in my opinion.
@@GPOutdoors I really like your videos. Practical and helpful.
@@Kormac80 Thanks so much!
Shawn Woods recently did a series of videos on the effectiveness of rodent repellents and came to the same conclusion that most don't really work.
Hey good morning! Thanks - I didn't know that. But I believe I have seen a few of his videos in the past. Have a great weekend!
one trap = over a year of professional pest control?
Hands down. Still going strong and doing it's job. No regrets except I am thinking I may get a second unit. Cheers!
What did the counter say what's your grand total for 4 weeks??? Subscribing minds want to know. Lol
Dan from Wisconsin.
Hey good morning Dan! An excellent question. The details and stats will be out on the follow-up video. Yup. Keeping you in suspense. I want to finish another full month of testing and in other physical locations. It's a lot of work overall but so far, very very pleased with the results and consistency. Just want to see how it performs over the longer term and in several different locations. Stay tuned. Have a great weekend!
@@GPOutdoors ugh
I guess I'll have another cup of coffee while I wait. LOL
LOL Dan! Yup, I have to keep the mystery going. Cheers!
Keep it simple... I am not much for these traps that use batteries, glue strips or CO2, i am a fan of the rolling log trap and for winter just use a taller barrel the mice can't jump out of.
Hey Happy New Year RC! Great to hear from you. Hope all is well. The rolling log is a classic. Especially with a little peanut butter. LOL. Cheers!
love it!!! we got the one one amazon that sends a electric charge . Electronic Rat Trap, Clean and Humane Extermination of Mice, Rats - for Serious Pest Control and Rodent Termination (Uses Mains Adapter Or Battery) [Upgraded]..i like that piston ram idea we can put that under the sink!! or anywhere
Thanks Mike. I'll check that out! Cheers!
No animals were harmed in the making of this video.....LOL. Likes like it worked good
LOL. Ok...sort of. Yup. it's the ticket! Cheers LJ!
first!!
LOL!
its effective but not attractive to rats. I wonder if the shape causes rats to avoid them.
Good question Harry. I don't know to be honest. They also mentioned that the lure they use is not always effective for all types of rodents but maybe try your own concoction (peanut butter etc)
Nice device..instant kill and repetitive too
Good day Bull! Yes, I was pretty shocked at it's performance and pretty smart the way it was built to auto reset and keep on working. I have a few nights so far, where I have found 2 and 3 bodies in the morning. I decided to continue testing it and will do a followup video in another month or so so I have 3 months of testing it to see how well it performs over a long winter period. Used it outside in the - 30 C weather too. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
I have to get one of them then shot gun away thanks GP cheers to you
LOL. All the best Clifford!
Poison should not be used up there. Like he said hawks and foxes eat poisoned mice... no good
That's a spendy trap GP
It's a beauty Jim! Have a great weekend!
nice just sub you
Thanks and welcome! I appreciate the support. All the best!
Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door. I have a 80 yr old log cabin in the mountains of Northern Quebec, it is by definition a "mouse farm". Solve the problem by finding the access. Stuff steel wool into any and all cracks & openings. Coat steel wool with Mono caulking if exposed to outside weather. No mice inside camp in 3 years.
Not for me. Can't stand the sight of them. I'd have to hire someone to get the dead Mickeys. They used to crawl into my garbage can in the kitchen. I'd take the live ones and release them. Then I got a cat. But the cat would play with them. During the play, I'd catch those little critters and give them an idea of how my septic worked. But, my cat has been out of luck lately catching the mice. I have a barred owl hanging around now that I think is dining on said mice. The owl and the warmer temps we've been having, have put a damper on mice infiltrating my house. I don't mind mice, as long as they don't come in. 😎😎🤗🤗🤔🤔🤔🤔
Me too Tom! I am ok with them so long as they stay outside. But I wish I had an owl keeping watch. Maybe your's has a buddy? Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors the poor owl saw my cat yesterday and took off. My cat is an indoor cat. Poor owl's eyes got wide when he saw my cat. That wasn't the first time. Cool looking owl when he looks at you. Best outdoor pet I ever had.
Rip off.....$200 to $300 i can do better with a bucket. for $5 bucks