On Arrival

Your new rat trap will arrive in a box with 2 pairs of disposable gloves. Use the gloves to prevent human contact with the trap as rats have great senses.

1. We highly recommend using disposable gloves when handling the trap.
2. Carefully remove the trap and instructions leaflet.
3. Place the Rat Trap along the edge of a wall or path
4. Leave the trap un-set and un-baited for 2 days. This will help to dissipate any human smell and allow the rats to become familiar with it.

Rat Trap Preparation

The following steps will help to prepare your trap for success. Your trap should have now been in place for 2 days.

1. We will now get the rat familiar with the bait.
2. Place a small amount (half teaspoon) of peanut butter just inside the tunnel area. (not in the bait pod) Try not to touch the trap with your hands.
3. Leave the trap trigger in the unset position.
4. Check the next morning if the peanut butter has gone it is now time to load the bait pod and set the trap.

How To Set The Rat Trap

It is now time to load the bait pod and set the trap trigger. Please continue to wear gloves and follow these steps.

1. Turn the trap over. Remove the bait pod by turning anti-clockwise.
2. Fill the bait pod with peanut butter. (Do not over-fill)
3. Position the bait pod and turn clockwise to lock into position. Turn Trap back over.
4. The trigger can by squeezing with your hand on pressing down with your foot.
5. Place the trap back in the position it was previously.
6. Check trap each morning for results.

How To Empty The Trap

Your Froboo rat trap is re-usable so we suggest you empty the dead rat from trap as follows.

1. Wear gloves so you do not come into contact with the dead rodent.
2. Have a carrier bag or bin liner ready.
3. Hold the trap over the carrier bag and squeeze the trigger.
4. The rodent will release into the bag.
5. Discard with your rubbish on bin day. Do not compost as this can create a food chain for other animals.

Bird Feeders

Clean up fallen bird feed: Regularly clean up any spilled birdseed to remove the food source that attracts rats. Ensure that the area around the bird feeder is kept clean and free of seed debris.

Install Rat Reaper nearby: Set up rat traps in the vicinity of the bird feeder, using appropriate baits such as peanut butter or seeds to lure the rats. Place the traps in areas where the rats are most active or along their pathways.

Squirrels

Not Suitable for Squirrels:

Rat Reaper is designed for rats, not squirrels. Use squirrel-specific trap to avoid unintended captures.

For rats, our recommended bait is peanut butter. If squirrels are present, use a meat-based bait instead. Squirrels prefer nuts and using a meat-based bait minimizes the risk of trapping them unintentionally

Mice - Mouse

Rat Reaper is primarily designed for rats, targeting their size and behavior.

While it may capture mice successfully, please note that mice are smaller and lighter, which could allow them to take the bait without triggering the trap. While some customers have reported success in catching mice with Rat Reaper, we recommend using traps specifically designed for mice for optimal results.

Consider our mouse-specific traps to effectively address mouse infestations.

Big Rats

Rat Reaper is designed to effectively catch and control big rats. Its unique tunnel design allows rats to stretch their necks into the tunnel to reach the bait.

Once the rat reaches the bait, the powerful snap trap swiftly engages, effectively breaking the rat's neck and ensuring a quick and humane kill. Rest assured that Rat Reaper is capable of handling big rats with ease, providing an efficient solution for your rodent control needs.