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Rodents keep stealing my bait!
Avoid using too much bait! Overbaiting make it easier for
rodents to grab bait and run. In addition, applying too much bait means it may easily get on the
electronic plates, which can decrease the effectiveness and prevent the trap from triggering.
Try to use a very small amount of sticky bait that will remain inside the bait cup, such
as peanut butter or hazelnut spread.
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How do I entice a rodent into my trap?
Rodents are very suspicious of new things in their environment. To get them
used to the trap, place the baited trap out without setting it for a few days. Once
you’ve noticed the bait has been eaten a few times, it’s time to activate the trap.
Rodents will be comfortable with their new food source and fall prey. It’s also
important to avoid using bait that is easy to steal.
What do the
lights mean?
A green
blinking light indicates a rodent has been caught and it’s time to empty your trap.
A red blinking light alerts
you when the battery power is low and it’s time to insert new ones.
When you turn on
the trap, the light will flash green to indicate it’s working. When a kill is made, a red light
will flash every 7 seconds to let you know it is time to empty the trap. When the batteries are running
low, the red light will blink rapidly to let you know the batteries need replaced.
When you turn
the trap on, a green light will flash 3 times to indicate it’s working.
When you turn the trap off, a
red
light will flash 3 times.
When a kill is made, a
green light will flash every 16 seconds.
When the batteries are low,
a red light will flash every 16 seconds to let you know the batteries need to be replaced.
Each time
the trap catches a rat, the light on top of the trap flashes green to indicate a kill.
When it's time to change the
batteries, the light will flash red.
Note: If you have the old version of the Rat Zapper®
Classic (with the plug), the light will flash red for all alerts instead of green.
When you turn
the trap on, the light will flash once to let you know it’s working. A steady blinking green light
indicates a rodent has been caught. A steady blinking yellow light means your trap is full and it’s
time to empty the kill chamber. A rapidly blinking red light indicates there could be a problem with
your trap. A slow
blinking red light alerts you when the battery power is low and it’s time to insert new
ones.
Can I use it outdoors? It depends. If you
need to target rodents outdoors, turn to our Victor® Zapper Max™ Outdoor Electronic
Rat Trap. It features a rugged, weather-resistant outer shell. It’s our only trap that can be used both
indoors AND outdoors. The rest of our electronic rodent control line is intended for indoor
use, as outdoor spaces are prone to dampness and could interfere with the functionality of the electronic
traps. These traps should be placed indoors on flat, dry surfaces. Shop for it here »
Will my electronic traps work on squirrels and chipmunks?
Well … Electronic traps have only been tested on mice and rats. They are not
designed for use with squirrels and chipmunks. Shop Squirrel
& Chipmunk Solutions »
Will an electronic rat trap work on mice? Maybe, but
… Mice are much lighter than rats, so sometimes they will not be able to trigger
the trap. Many times they will eat the bait and walk away without setting it off. Shop Mouse
Traps »
