How to Use the Tomcat® Rat Snap® Trap to Catch and Kill Rats
Key Features
- The powerful, aggressive design is effective and easy to use
- Sets by hand or by foot
- Removable bait cup lets you bait without setting
- High impact plastic and rust-resistant metals allow the trap to be re-used
again and again
Kills Rats
The Tomcat Rat Snap Trap sets easily in one motion with your hand or foot. This effective, patented trap includes interlocking teeth that make it virtually impossible for rats to escape.
Use with Tomcat Attractant Gel
Enhance the effectiveness of the Tomcat Rat Snap Trap with the Tomcat Attractant Gel (sold separately) to attract rats. Includes a removable bait cup to let you bait without setting the trap.
Place Where Rodents Travel
Position trap perpendicular to a wall or other structure where rats are known to travel. See label for full product instructions.
Signs of Rodent Problems
First, determine the type of rodent problem and the location of activity to help you decide on the best Tomcat solution to use. Signs of rodents: tracks and tail trails in dusty areas, wood that looks gnawed, smears along baseboards or other areas, or a heavy musky odor in the house or rodent droppings.
Mouse
Mice droppings are smooth, 1/8-1/4 inches long, and pointed at both ends.
Norway Rat
Norway Rat droppings are blunt on both ends.
Roof Rat
Roof Rat droppings are shiny, black, 1/2-3/4 inches long, and pointed on both ends.
TOMCAT Baits
Kill multiple mice at one time and address your family’s needs with child & dog resistant bait stations.
TOMCAT Mechanical Traps
Pesticide free, non-toxic way to control rodents. Effective and easy to use. Lets you know that the problem has been handled. It can use with Tomcat Attractant Gel to increase effectiveness.
TOMCAT Live Catch Traps
Reusable, no-kill catch and release option for control of rodents.
TOMCAT Glue Traps
Stop rodents in their tracks. Also, track rodent and other pest activity around the house.
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Overview
- Quickly and effectively kills brown and black rats Powerful snap design thats easy to use Conveniently set traps with hand or foot Patented trap uses interlocking jaws to make escape virtually impossible Removable bait cup enhances trap servicing even when unset
How to use
After taking the Rat Snap Trap from its package, remove the trap's bait cup, which is located at the bottom of the trap, by twisting it counter clockwise.
Place bait like Tomcat Mouse Attractant Gel or other foods attractive to rats like peanut butter or cheese into the bait cup. Once loaded, carefully re-insert it back into the rat trap.
Set the Rat Snap Trap by pressing the top portion of the trap onto the bottom portion until the device clicks into place.
After catching a rat in the trap, pinch the device open and dispose of the rat carcass in a trash receptacle.
Where to use
Before placing Tomcat Rat Snap Traps, it's helpful to assess your home to locate the rats' nest as well as the route the rodents are likely taking to reach food and water.
Again, you'll want to look for oily rub marks, rat droppings, and gnaw marks to track these creatures in your home.
Once you've located the site of their activity, you should place your Rat Snap Traps perpendicular to a wall at intervals ranging between fifteen and thirty feet. For larger infestations, place traps at shorter intervals.
When to apply
Witnessing a rat or its droppings in your home is an indication that you have a rodent problem. Using multiple Tomcat Rat Snap Traps allows you to quickly and effectively control an infestation. Other indications that tell you a rodent control solution is needed include:
Destruction to food, furniture, or elements of your home. Be especially on the lookout for their tell-tale gnaw marks.
If you have pets, they may behave erratically in response to rodent presence.
Oily rub marks located on the baseboards of walls indicate that rats are traveling in your home.
How often to apply
After placing your trap, wait one to two days. If it has not caught a rat in over two days, try relocating the trap to a new location.
Rats are cautious, however, they may take a day or two longer to catch than mice.
If you suspect your rat problem is more serious than a couple rats, you should consider placing several Tomcat Rat Snap Traps near their suspected nest area.
Rats, like mice, breed quickly. The sooner you trap them, the sooner you can prevent the infestation from growing.
Guarantee
If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with this product, mail us your original proof of purchase to obtain a full refund of your purchase price.
Kids & Pets
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS
Product Label
This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
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