How To Set A Victor Rat Snap Trap

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Whenyou think of a mouse trap, you probably imagine a snap trap. For over 100 years, snap traps have been one of the most popular mouse control options for a simple reason: they work. Our traps use a quick trigger system to eliminate mice without poison! Once a catch is made, properly dispose of the mouse and reset or discard the trap. Mouse snap traps are great way to deliver clean, instant rodent control at an affordable price.

Simplify your rodent control routine with the Victor Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. Using the original wooden snap trap design with an improved larger trip pedal to ensure higher catch rates, this trap will help you to effectively eliminate rodents around your household or business. Two settings, Firm and Sensitive, allow you to control the sensitivity of the trap. For the best accuracy and outcome, we recommend setting the trap somewhere between these two settings. In addition, these traps require no chemicals or poisons.


The Wide Pedal Mouse Trap enhances the classic snap trap design by adding a large plastic trigger plate to ensure higher catch rates. The expanded size means it can be easily activated both by rodent interest in food and through accidental contact as mice scamper across the floor.


Set the trap in areas where you have noticed high levels of rodent activity. Rodents tend to travel along walls, so placement in this location often works best. For maximum effectiveness, use multiple traps, placed at 2 to 3 foot intervals to increase results. Place the trap with the baited end flush against the wall.


Victor has been a trusted name in rodent control since 1898. Since the invention of the spring-based trap over 120 years ago, we have been pioneering smarter, safer, and more humane ways to end your rodent problems. These days, Victor offers a variety of precision-engineered solutions including electronic traps, snap traps, and repellents.


Victor Mouse Trap M 235 is the classic mouse trap. This design features a wooden base, with a very strong metal spring which quickly swipes the bar down onto the mouse once the trap is sprung. The M325 features a wider plastic trigger, making activation quicker then on the traditional narrow metal trigger


It is very important to use plenty of traps.

As many as six traps for only one or two mice is appropriate.



In a commercial building or restaurant as much as a couple of dozen is needed.



The traps should be placed in darkened corners, along walls, behind appliances and

any areas where droppings have been sighted.



In trapping for mice, place snap traps about 10 feet apart since they don't travel very far.



If the mice population is large, place the traps about 6 feet apart.



Placing rat traps about 15-to 20 feet apart is good for rats.


1. Perpendicular to the wall-Traps extending from the wall at a right angle with the trigger end nearly touching the wall.



2.Parallel to the wall-Set them in pairs with the triggers situated to intercept rodents coming from either direction.





3.They can also be fastened with wire to overhead rafters, beams, tree limbs,

and on top of the gutters along the roof line.





4. These traps are equipped with a unique setting control which allows you to use a soft

or senstive set for normal situations or a firmer set in situations where vibrating

machinery or other manufacturuing operations could prematurely set off a trap.



Trigger sensitivity is determined after setting by simply moving arm toward

the firm or soft postion indicated as letters"F" or "S" on the side of the setting control.

Futher adjustments cna be made by slightly bending the trigger arm.







5.Care should be taken to set traps in areas where there is evidence of recent rodent

activity such as fresh droppings,gnawings,rub marks,burrows, or urine stains.


In areas where there is not a readily available food source, use baits that will cause a strong aroma: peanut butter, bacon, nut, Provoke Lure,etc. If the bait is solid, use dental floss to tie it to the trigger. Rodents can easily remove unsecured bait.


Where food is abundant, try using nesting material such as cotton, Styrofoam , or any other soft material secured to the trap. Vanilla extract on top of this nesting material would also attract them to it. The Victor Snap trap with the expanded plastic trigger does not need to be baited if properly placed.


1. Always make sure that you have the right sized trap for either mice or rat.



2. Insects may be taking the bait, without setting off the trigger. To check for rodent activity around the trap, use a little dust (such as flour ) around the area

for tracking signs. Using a Mice Size Glue Board around the area would also catch the insects.



3. Be sure traps are in good mechanical condition. If traps need oil, use animal or vegetable oil rather

than a petroleum based compound.


The Victor Professional Expanded Trigger Rat Trap uses the original wooden snap trap design with an improved larger trip pedal to ensure higher catch rates. This professional rat trap will help you to eliminate rodents quickly and effectively in a variety of locations. Two settings, Firm and Sensitive, allow you to control the sensitivity of the trap. For the best accuracy and outcome, we recommend setting the trap somewhere between these two settings.


The Professional Expanded Trigger Rat Trap enhances the classic snap trap design by adding a large plastic trigger plate to ensure higher catch rates. The expanded size means it can be easily activated both by rodent interest in food and through accidental contact as rats scamper across the floor.


Once a rodent triggers the pedal, the Professional Expanded Trigger Rat Trap immediately springs closed to eliminate the pest on contact. After a catch, simply throw away the entire trap for quick and clean removal or dispose of the rat and reuse the trap.


Victor has been a trusted name in rodent control since 1898. Since the invention of the spring-based trap over 115 years ago, we have been continuously striving to manufacture innovative, quality products that keep your family safe from the dangers of rodents. With a variety of electronic traps, snap traps and repellents available, Victor has a broad selection of products to meet the needs of consumers.


With all of the improvements this trap offers over other, more traditional models, we would have expected to pay a premium. But these traps usually go for about $7 for two, which is only a few dollars more than the cheapest traps we tested (our also-great pick) and cheaper than nearly every option in the Competition section. With hundreds of positive reviews, the Tomcat is regularly available online.


Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers recently deployed a pair of Tomcats in a Los Angeles garage where mice had gotten into a surplus stash of dehydrated dog food. Sawyers baited the traps with a few bits of food and reports with a mix of shame and pride that he netted three mice in two nights. "I hope it's over," he said. He noted that the traps' easy one-handed operation made it possible to pick up the loaded trap, drop the catch into a plastic bag, all the while shielding his face with his free hand to avoid looking into the creature's still-open black eyes.


To use the Wi-Fi element of the trap, the Victor app first needs to be downloaded to your device. The app does not have a lot of positive reviews with reports of having trouble connecting to the trap or a lack of notifications. Despite the negative reviews, we tested it and found that it works as advertised. We had no problems with it, but we will keep using it and will report back on any issues. However, we can only recommend this trap for people who have a strong network connection in the place they want to monitor. Basements, attics, and crawl spaces may have a tough time getting good Wi-Fi reception. You can test the signal by taking your phone to that location and connecting to the Wi-Fi. You can also use a laptop, a security camera, or anything else that connects to Wi-Fi.


We emailed Victor to confirm that the company only collects basic information with its app, like the email address you sign up with, trap names, and the number of kills on each trap. The app may also collect location information, but the traps work fine without that permission, so we suggest not enabling it unless you run into issues. The company also confirmed it does not share any customer data with third parties, and the minimal data it does collect is encrypted in transit. Since the traps are connected to your Wi-Fi network, we suggest making sure your Wi-Fi settings are secure.


Frye and Corrigan are both members of a group called the Scientific Coalition of Pest Exclusion, which is dedicated to spreading awareness about how to exclude pests from homes and other buildings, as opposed to straight-up extermination. They have numerous resources to help architects, engineers (PDF), builders, landlords (PDF), and homeowners be more proactive about pest exclusion.


Placing some traps side by side can sometimes catch mice jumping past a trap, as Frye mentioned in our pick section, and he also suggests buying about six snap traps per mouse to increase your odds of getting a catch.


Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.


Sarah Witman is a senior staff writer who reports on powering and charging technology for Wirecutter. She previously worked as a writer, editor, and fact checker for several science magazines. Though she researches and tests chargers for a living, her phone battery is usually low.


The one and only VICTOR Snap Traps

Traditional mouse traps, or snap traps, work very well and kill mice instantly and humanely. A favorite for pest control professionals and homeowners alike. Sold in a pack of 12.

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