Tiercel 6,986 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've just reset em both, one right by the entrance this time. Im from Pontypool how about you?Inbetween Merthyr Tydfil & Pontypridd. Nigel Kennedy's middle arm? Or the one to keep an eye out for? TC Quote Link to post
patterdale 672 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've just reset em both, one right by the entrance this time. Im from Pontypool how about you? Inbetween Merthyr Tydfil & Pontypridd. Nigel Kennedy's middle arm? Or the one to keep an eye out for? TC Forgive my ignorance TC. ?I'M not quite getting that one ??? Quote Link to post
The one 8,398 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Think i would be tidying up the rubbish then trap the area again for every rat you see theres ten you dont and if your seeing them in the daylight theres a good few Quote Link to post
Tiercel 6,986 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've just reset em both, one right by the entrance this time. Im from Pontypool how about you?Inbetween Merthyr Tydfil & Pontypridd.Nigel Kennedy's middle arm? Or the one to keep an eye out for? TC Forgive my ignorance TC. ?I'M not quite getting that one ??? Fiddlers elbow, or Nelson? TC Quote Link to post
patterdale 672 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've just reset em both, one right by the entrance this time. Im from Pontypool how about you? Inbetween Merthyr Tydfil & Pontypridd.Nigel Kennedy's middle arm? Or the one to keep an eye out for? TC Forgive my ignorance TC. ?I'M not quite getting that one ??? Fiddlers elbow, or Nelson? TC Right TC I get it now !Nearly Treharris Quote Link to post
patterdale 672 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I bought an all metal snapper rat trap yesterday, new in packet for £1 from indoor market,like the big nipper rat trap but all metal... Bargain Quote Link to post
darrren 414 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well we saw another rat yesterday this time a smaller one, again it was under the shed. Tried sticking a broom under to see if it would bolt but nothing. I also found a new run, where the fence meeting the house they have dug the gravel out in the corner and there's a hole they can go in and out of. Im going to try the trap against that fence I think as I bet they're running the fence. Shed is small and on pallets. Only problem the dogs keep knocking the box so have to lock em In. Quote Link to post
patterdale 672 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Ferret or smoker under the shed.They probably got a nest inside of shed, run the dogs through shed. Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Well we saw another rat yesterday this time a smaller one, again it was under the shed. Tried sticking a broom under to see if it would bolt but nothing. I also found a new run, where the fence meeting the house they have dug the gravel out in the corner and there's a hole they can go in and out of. Im going to try the trap against that fence I think as I bet they're running the fence. Shed is small and on pallets. Only problem the dogs keep knocking the box so have to lock em In. bait the trap up a few times over a few days/nights,But don't set it...let them get used to getting a free snack for a few trips.. Then set it when its been emptied a few times. Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Well we saw another rat yesterday this time a smaller one, again it was under the shed. Tried sticking a broom under to see if it would bolt but nothing. I also found a new run, where the fence meeting the house they have dug the gravel out in the corner and there's a hole they can go in and out of. Im going to try the trap against that fence I think as I bet they're running the fence. Shed is small and on pallets. Only problem the dogs keep knocking the box so have to lock em In. bait the trap up a few times over a few days/nights,But don't set it...let them get used to getting a free snack for a few trips.. Then set it when its been emptied a few times. I don't see the point in that because the three times you let it eat off the trap in reality means that's three chances you missed to kill it ....... Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,736 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Pre-baiting is a useful, tried and tested technique. This method is best utilised when setting live catch cages, to take Rats/Grey Squirrels in number... Edited March 6, 2017 by Phil Lloyd 2 Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Well we saw another rat yesterday this time a smaller one, again it was under the shed. Tried sticking a broom under to see if it would bolt but nothing. I also found a new run, where the fence meeting the house they have dug the gravel out in the corner and there's a hole they can go in and out of. Im going to try the trap against that fence I think as I bet they're running the fence. Shed is small and on pallets. Only problem the dogs keep knocking the box so have to lock em In. bait the trap up a few times over a few days/nights,But don't set it...let them get used to getting a free snack for a few trips.. Then set it when its been emptied a few times. I don't see the point in that because the three times you let it eat off the trap in reality means that's three chances you missed to kill it ....... Yeh your right in most circumstances Kenneth. Every once in a while you get one that evades all attempts and it becomes a mission...I've had a few doing this method..usually in a loft or under a kitchen plinth..2 squirrels in a loft recently, Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.