We suspected a homeowner in Pittsburgh might have a fox on her property. She found dead mice, moles, and rabbits in your yard. Foxes are nocturnal creatures. Catching a fox can be tricky because a fox’s territory could be up to 2 or 3 square miles. We set up a wildlife game camera to confirm a fox was in her yard.
If you’re trying to catch rats that recently invaded your home, you may be having some difficulties. Here are some of the potential reasons why your rat trap isn’t working.
4 Reasons Your Rat Trap Isn’t Working
- Bait– Baiting your traps with the wrong types of food could reduce their effectiveness. Using cheese or peanut butter will typically work better, but is not guaranteed.
- Location– This is one of the most crucial parts of setting rodent traps. To effectively catch rats, traps should be strategically placed around your home. Good spots include:
- Corners
- Garages
- Crawl spaces
- Along walls
- Near holes in the walls or ceiling
It’s also important to spread your rat traps out sufficiently. Traps should be placed at least 15 feet apart.
- Trap Type– Using the wrong kind of trap can also cause problems. Snap traps and electric traps are relatively useful, while glue traps are used for smaller rodents. If your traps aren’t working, consider switching to a different type of trap.
- Other Reasons– While changing the location, bait, and type of your trap may help you catch more rodents, it won’t solve the root of the problem: rodent traps aren’t the best method. If you have a rodent infestation, you should call a professional to take care of it.
How We Can Help
When your rat traps aren’t working, the rodent removal experts at Critter Control® can safely and humanely remove these pests from your home. We will not only safely remove them from your home but will also prevent them from returning by sealing up any holes they used to get in.
Advice from Critter Control of Gainesville
This mother raccoon in Toronto, Canada comes to recover her baby that was removed from a home.