Newer style Victor mouse traps.

CADplans · Jul 4, 2021

My favorite trap is the repeater,, there is ALWAYS more than one,,

This is the only trap that consistently works well,, for me,,

oosik · Jul 5, 2021

I've caught mice with every trap I've used. Both types of Victor - that wind up trap - bucket traps. However - the VERY best - a farm cat. My problem - finding a cat that will stay in the yard at night. Owls and coyotes are alway on the prowl for a stray cat.

the old grind · Jul 5, 2021

I'm sticking with the old Victor snaps. Set this one in the garage yesterday with sunflower seeds as always. I like the larger pan and getting vermin to climb on it to reach bait tossed deep into the trap. Yes, once in a while only a tail is sticking out, esp with the smaller version and mice.

ponytug · Jul 5, 2021

FWIW: I saw a YouTube video of a guy with trap motels that put wooden sides and a hinged roof on a series of traps. He would toss the bait in the back of the trap for a few nights and then set the traps. With walls, the rats and mice couldn't evade the traps.

We prefer barn cats, but they do need to have the hunting instinct and have the smarts to avoid the coyotes and owls. The first pair we had lasted fifteen and seventeen years with us. We have a strayed that adopted us, but we could use a second one. There are more lizard and mice about. I have been hoping for a second stray, but so far none have turned up. They seem to come in waves.

All the best,

Peter

Aussiekioti · Jul 5, 2021

sea2summit said:
Used the old style Victor traps for close to 30 years? New ones don’t seem to work for me. Discovered the made to kill traps last year, they are amazing! I haven’t had one fire without a catch yet, I’ve tuned the triggers pretty sensitive which is something you can’t do with the new victors. Also the galvanized steel seems to stay a lot cleaner than the wood. I got some of the rat size as well but haven’t tried those yet.

Hi, is there a link to the made to kill trap / adjustable /galvanized steel trap you mention?? Is it a Victor? Thank

scaredychicken · Jul 5, 2021

The old Victor mouse traps are fine, I don't like the new traps. Add a dab of peanut butter, and a raisin ... then set the trap.

sea2summit · Jul 5, 2021

Aussiekioti said:
Hi, is there a link to the made to kill trap / adjustable /galvanized steel trap you mention?? Is it a Victor? Thank

Sorry, made to catch not made to kill. Been a while since I bought them. Their site sucks, ended up buying mine off Amazon.

Amazon.com : Pack of 8 made2catch Classic Metal Mouse Traps Fully Galvanized - Snap Trap for Mice - Mouse Control - Humane Mouse Traps That Work - 8 Traps : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

Byrdnyrd · Jul 5, 2021

I use the Old school Victor Traps and for bait…….ain’t NUTHIN that works better than a slice of Milky Way Bar!! The Nougat and Caramel form nicely into the bait clip, the Chocolate drags em in……A standard size Milky Way Bar baits 50-60 traps!!

trust me on this!!

the old grind · Jul 5, 2021

sea2summit said:
Sorry, made to catch not made to kill. Been a while since I bought them. Their site sucks, ended up buying mine off Amazon.

Did you mean to that? They are kill traps. From the Amazon link:

"QUICK AND HUMANE KILL - The trap captures and kills mouse quickly. Once a mouse triggers the pedal, the trap immediately snaps and humanely kills the mouse."

Doesn't say what happens if they lick the peanut butter off the pan, or if that stuff is covered with ants. At least the metal traps are less likely to catch fire than wood ones.

sea2summit · Jul 5, 2021

the old grind said:
Did you mean to that? They are kill traps. From the Amazon link:

"QUICK AND HUMANE KILL - The trap captures and kills mouse quickly. Once a mouse triggers the pedal, the trap immediately snaps and humanely kills the mouse."

Doesn't say what happens if they lick the peanut butter off the pan, or if that stuff is covered with ants. At least the metal traps are less likely to catch fire than wood ones.

I didn’t name their company. I use marshmallows and haven’t had any splatter issues. Ants will always be there, don’t recall any issues last year and haven’t had any yet this year but that could just be luck. Gotta maintain your bait no matter what method you use. You should try going somewhere else to be a dick.