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Tomcat® Rat Snap® Trap

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Overview & Benefits

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. The trap also comes with a removable bait cup. Ideal for capturing the occasional rodent intruder or as part of a more extensive control program, Tomcat® Rat Snap Trap is an essential piece in controlling your rat infestation.

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How to Use the Tomcat® Rat Snap® Trap to Catch and Kill Rats

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Key Features

Tomcat® Rat Snap® Trap
Tomcat Rat Snap Trap
Tomcat Rat Snap Trap
- Effectively kills rats
- 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
Features
Kills Rats

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

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

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.

Rodent Detection
Signs of Rodent Problems

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

Mouse

Mice droppings are smooth, 1/8-1/4 inches long, and pointed at both ends.

Norway Rat

Norway Rat

Norway Rat droppings are blunt on both ends.

Roof Rat

Roof Rat

Roof Rat droppings are shiny, black, 1/2-3/4 inches long, and pointed on both ends.

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Stop rodents in their tracks. Also, track rodent and other pest activity around the house.

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Overview

  • Effectively kills rats
  • Powerful, aggressive design is effective and easy to use
  • Sets by hand or by foot
  • Removable bait cup lets you bait without setting
  • Interlocking teeth make escape virtually impossible
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How to use

1. Remove bait cup from bottom of trap by twisting counter clockwise
2. Place Tomcat Attractant Gel or other food (such as peanut butter or cheese) into cup and re-insert into trap
3. Set trap by compressing the top portion to the bottom until it clicks into place. Place the opened trap perpendicular to a wall or other places where rats are known to travel.
4. To dispose of the rat, pinch open the trap and drop the carcass in the trash.

Where to use

Place trap where rodents travel, usually a 25 - 100 ft. area between their nest and food source.

When to apply

DETECTION TIPS
Seeing a rat or seeing droppings is the #1 sign you have a rodent issue.
Other signs of rodent activity:
Destruction to food or property (particularly gnaw marks)
Erratic pet behavior
Oily 'rub' marks on baseboards and walls

How often to apply

If rat is not caught in 2-3 days, place trap in alternate location where rat activity is suspected.

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.

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This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.

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