Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap - A New Twist on a Classic Design
Simplify your rodent control routine with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. Using the original wooden snap trap design with an improved larger trip pedal to ensure higher catch rates, this trap will help you to effectively eliminate rodents around your household or business. Two settings, Firm and Sensitive, allow you to control the sensitivity of the trap. For the best accuracy and outcome, we recommend setting the trap somewhere between these two settings. In addition, these traps require no chemicals or poisons.
Expanded Trigger Plate
The Wide Pedal Mouse Trap enhances the classic snap trap design by adding a large plastic trigger plate to ensure higher catch rates. The expanded size means it can be easily activated both by rodent interest in food and through accidental contact as mice scamper across the floor. Note - Firm and Sensitive setting. Trap will be easier to set on the firm side, but not trip easily. The trap will be more difficult to set on the sensitive setting, but trip easily.
Easy 4-Step Setup
For your convenience, the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap is very easy to use. Get your trap setup by following these four simple steps:
Release the Arm Bar - Remove the staple and move it so the arm hangs over the back of the trap.
Bait the Trap - While the trap is pre-baited with a scent, apply bait on the plastic pedal for best results. Use a high-protein bait such as peanut butter or hazelnut spread.
Hold Securely - Pull back the kill bar and hold it securely with your thumb.
Set the Trap - Place the arm bar over the kill bar and secure it under the plastic pedal. Take note of the Firm and Sensitive setting. The trap will be easier to set on the firm side, but not trip as easy. The trap will be more difficult to set on the sensitive side, but trip very easily.
Location, Location, Location
Set the baited trap in areas where you have noticed high levels of rodent activity. Rodents tend to travel along walls, so placement in this location often works best. For maximum effectiveness, use multiple traps, placed at 2 to 3 foot intervals to increase results. Place the trap with the baited end flush against the wall.
Quick & Effective
Once a rodent triggers the pedal, the Wide Pedal Mouse Trap immediately springs closed to eliminate the pest on contact. After a catch, simply lift the kill bar to dispose of the mouse and reuse the trap or, dispose of the entire trap for quick, clean removal. It’s your decision!
"BEST TRAP ON THE MARKET! I purchased the easy set traps because of the tension adjustment (either hard or soft) I have tried other traps and even using a side-by-side comparison, the Victor traps captured the rodent every time. Victor is the only trap I'll buy from now on. It works, it's durable and easy to set!"
Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap Product Details
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap
Model #
M035-12
Quantity
12 traps
Materials
Made with wood from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified forests, plastic, metal
Made with wood from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified forests, copper and other metals
Sized for
Mice
Features
Wide pedal
Expanded trigger plate for the highest catch rates
Use it anywhere – indoors or outdoors
Your option: Reuse or dispose of after a successful catch
No need for chemicals or rodent poisons
Made in USA (with global components)
Mouse Trap Instructions
Release the arm bar from the staple.
Move the arm bar to the back of the trap so it hangs over the back of the trap.
Apply a small amount of high-protein bait, such as peanut butter, hazelnut spread or bacon to the yellow plastic pedal on the trap as shown. Use a Q-tip, toothpick or another tool to bait to avoid transferring your scent to the trap.
Pull the kill bar back and hold it in place with your thumb.
Place the arm bar over the kill bar and secure it under the plastic pedal. Take note of the Firm and Sensitive setting. The trap will be easier to set on the firm side, but not trip as easy. The trap will be more difficult to set on the sensitive side, but trip very easily.
Place the trap where you have seen signs of rodent activity or along the wall where rodents primarily travel. The end of the trap where the metal pedal is baited should be placed flush against the wall.
After the mouse is caught, properly dispose of the dead rodent. The trap can either be discarded or reused.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the Victor® Wide Pedal Rat Trap didn’t meet your expectations. The plastic trigger is designed to provide a sensitive, wide strike area when set correctly, so the experience you described isn’t what we aim for.
If the trap isn’t functioning as intended, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
I got 4 of these at target today, not realizing the design was different than the normal metal catch type. They're way too sensitive and hard to set, having to hold the plastic petal while setting also makes these dangerous compared to the classic type that can be set entirely from the safe end. The extra sensitivity might come in handy at mouse trapping time though, we shall see.
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. We’re sorry to hear the setup experience was frustrating. This model is designed with a wider, more sensitive pedal to help improve catch rates, which can feel different compared to classic metal-style traps. Setting the trap on a flat surface and applying slow, steady pressure when engaging the pedal can help make setup easier and more controlled.
Amborkis
I don't recommend this product
Your new mousetrap design, is really bad
1
Dec 7, 2025
Your new mousetrap design, in one world sucks.
Pros: more fashionable design and the receptacle for batteries is more accesible
Cons: the new area to set the bait (we all know the best is peanut butter) now is not detachable, so it cannot be cleaned with water, the old version allowed to detach and wash rest of the peanut butter.
Further more the carcase that is the maze trap is not de detachable either so when the mouse die and pee as a natural effect of the death is not cleanable either.
In summary your new design is looking only for a less durability and is at least 30% more expensive. Old versions I could have used a decent amount of times. I will be lucky if I can use this new version 2 or 3 times without getting unusable.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. We’re sorry to hear the new design hasn’t worked out for you. This model is intended to offer easier setup and consistent performance, so your feedback on cleaning and reusability is appreciated. To help get the best results, make sure to place a small amount of bait at the very back of the trap and keep the interior dry between uses. This helps the trap function properly and extend its usable life.
Steve
Garbage.
1
Nov 29, 2025
Garbage. I set them out, checked in the morning. Peanut butter all gobbled up, mice droppings all around, not a single trap sprung. Pure garbage.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. If bait is being taken without triggering the trap, using a very small amount of sticky bait and placing the trap on a flat, stable surface can help ensure proper activation. Aligning the metal bar carefully under the catch can also improve sensitivity for a more reliable trigger.
Wiccamo
I don't recommend this product
The pedal requires excessive pressure ...
1
Nov 27, 2025
The pedal requires excessive pressure to trigger.
Mice are attracted to certain foods, not something that resembles cheese to humans.
A mouse actually removed the bait and took it elsewhere, without setting off my trap.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Metal Pedal Mouse Trap. For best results, use a small amount of high-aroma bait like peanut butter or chocolate and place it firmly in the bait cup so the mouse has to put weight on the pedal to reach it. Setting the trap on a flat, stable surface and placing it along a wall where mice naturally travel can also help ensure the pedal triggers properly.
Lo
I don't recommend this product
The old design worked great.
1
Nov 13, 2025
The old design worked great. This new design does not. It's hard to set, triggers prematurely, or doesn't trigger at all. I do not recommend it.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. The trap should set securely and trigger properly when the bar and pedal are aligned on a flat, stable surface. Using a very small amount of bait and ensuring the metal bar is fully seated under the catch can also help with consistent performance.
rcc
I don't recommend this product
absolute junk, assembled incorrectly, making ...
1
Nov 12, 2025
absolute junk, assembled incorrectly, making it impossible for the homeowner to set the trap.
One would have to remove the trigger lever and reassemble to make it functional.
There must be no quality control at the factory.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. The trigger mechanism should arrive properly aligned and ready to use, so receiving a trap that can’t be set may indicate a manufacturing defect. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-584-2867 so we can assist under our product guarantee. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 7 PM EST.
Deetz
I don't recommend this product
Horrible awful design invented to ...
1
Nov 10, 2025
Horrible awful design invented to look better and nothing else, total dud and waste of money .. feel cheated
Rod will not stay secured in bait paddle, causing immediate activation of trap..totally defeating its purpose
Old orginal style , where rod can secure onto bait trigger was way better
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. The rod should stay securely latched on the pedal when the trap is properly aligned. If the bar slips off immediately, the trigger mechanism may be misaligned or defective. Using a very small amount of bait and ensuring the trap is on a flat, stable surface can also help it set more easily.
Brian Z
I don't recommend this product
Do not like the new ...
1
Nov 9, 2025
Do not like the new design of the wide plastic piece. It is very hard to set the trap. It snaps on itself very easily.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Victor® Wide Pedal Mouse Trap. To make setting easier, hold the kill bar firmly, use a very small amount of bait, and hook the metal bar carefully under the catch while keeping the trap on a flat, stable surface. Ensuring the pedal and bar are properly aligned can also help prevent it from snapping prematurely.
Have been using victor traps for over 30 years. ordered 2cases about a month ago and every trap now needs to have the single trigger bar adjusted or bent a little or the trap cant be set down without triggering it off!!!!!! Every trap!!! please email me when you fix this. John Starai Owner Ace Animal Control model cm035
Question by: John Starai Ace Animal Control on Apr 1, 2025, 10:49 PM
Thank you for reaching out to us and for your long-standing trust in our Victor traps. We sincerely apologize for the issues you're experiencing with the traps you recently purchased. We understand how frustrating it must be to have to adjust the trigger bars on each trap to set them properly.
We’d like to assist you further with this issue. Please give us a call at 1-855-584-2867 between Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 7pm EST, and our customer service team will be happy to help you resolve the problem.
We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this matter further. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, and we’ll work to get this issue fixed for you as soon as possible.
Answer by: Kimberly (Admin) on Apr 4, 2025, 4:51 PM
Hi. I’m using 12 of these in my basement and already caught two mice. I’m resetting them and will be reusing them all winter. How often, if at all, should I scoop out the old peanut butter in the bait cup and replace it with new bait? The bait never gets eaten—the mice are dead before they eat anything. Do the mice care if the bait cup has three-month-old peanut butter in it?
Question by: Mike on Oct 29, 2025, 3:38 PM
We recommend using fresh bait for the best results. Applying a pea-sized amount of peanut butter in the bait cup helps maintain effectiveness and attraction. Even if the previous bait was not eaten, refreshing it periodically ensures optimal performance throughout the season.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Oct 29, 2025, 3:44 PM
How are you supposed to even set these traps. the plastic pedal just slides off the trigger bar no matter what I do. These are a POS!
Question by: George on Jun 22, 2025, 12:54 PM
Hi, thank you so much for your question—we’re so sorry for the inconvenience. Based on the instructions: You should:
*Release the Arm Bar: Remove the staple and move the arm so it hangs over the back of the trap.
* Bait the Trap: While pre-baited, for best results, apply bait (like peanut butter or hazelnut spread) on the plastic pedal.
* Hold Securely: Pull back the kill bar and hold it securely with your thumb.
* Set the Trap: Place the arm bar over the kill bar and secure it under the plastic pedal. Choose between *Firm* (easier to set, less sensitive) or *Sensitive* (harder to set, more sensitive) settings.