baiting fenn traps/springers

[bunny tickler 876]

does anyone ever bait the plates on the above traps , i have been asked to move a few rats at some stables ,now theres only a small number no runs,holes etc just odd ones liveing under the sheds ,i catch lots elswhere setting them under ridge tiles but i think in such a large area they will be difficult to trap ,im thinking of a bit of peanut butter or nuttella spread on the trigger plate to draw them in may work ? any suggestions thanks ,cheers

[paulus 26]

does anyone ever bait the plates on the above traps , i have been asked to move a few rats at some stables ,now theres only a small number no runs,holes etc just odd ones liveing under the sheds ,i catch lots elswhere setting them under ridge tiles but i think in such a large area they will be difficult to trap ,im thinking of a bit of peanut butter or nuttella spread on the trigger plate to draw them in may work ? any suggestions thanks ,cheers

runs will probably be around the inside walls set the traps in a trap box so non target species are safe, nuttella on the plate works well as does beef fat ect. heres an idea of how the boxs look

[Phil Lloyd 10,739]

Good advice Paulus..

 

Personaly, in boxes. I like to place a bait at the back of the tunnel/pocket, etc,.and encourage the target animal, to cross over the trap in order to reach it...I rarely put anything on the plate itself...

 

With rats,.I often find that it is better to place a few 'run through' tunnels...alongside their travel-ways and, if possible,..get the Fenn down lower than ground level,.only leaving the trigger plate exposed, for their wee feet to walk onto....

 

Whatever,..all the best, and good trapping...

 

Regards, Chalkwarren..

[bunny tickler 876]

i have allways sunk the trap to ground level then made sure there was clearance for it to spring without hitting the ridge tile then i place a pointed stick in the middle of each entrance to deter birds /hedgehogs etc & something heavy enough on top to stop it being moved its worked like that for me for years ,i just thought with the rats being scarce some nuttella on the place would draw them in quicker ,cheers

[paulus 26]

i have allways sunk the trap to ground level then made sure there was clearance for it to spring without hitting the ridge tile then i place a pointed stick in the middle of each entrance to deter birds /hedgehogs etc & something heavy enough on top to stop it being moved its worked like that for me for years ,i just thought with the rats being scarce some nuttella on the place would draw them in quicker ,cheers

the boxs are ideal in stables ect

[The one 8,586]

I prefer a double cubby a trap at each side and bait in the middle,and rats can take a bit of time to enter as there wary of anything new

[talpa 55]

Good tips already given for you to try.

I will often place peanut butter under the trigger plate on the frame of the trap, make sure you dont pile it up so the trigger plate is held above firing point. I often use this method for squirrels in lofts but also occasionally with rats in stable yard where they are sometimes slow to enter tunnels and boxes.

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