Live Catch Rabbit Trap

Name: Live Catch Rabbit Trap
SKU: 117.08
Price: 33.6 GBP
Availability: InStock

£33.60 inc VAT

The trap is approximately 11 x 9 x 26 inches.

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Description

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Live Catch Rabbit Trap

The Live Catch Rabbit trap is approximately 11 x 9 x 26 inches.

Good stock of traps available all year round.

This trap comes flat packed and is foldable

Buy 2 or more & get 10% discount!

Rabbit Control

Details as per the gov.uk website. It is an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to a rabbit caught in a trap or snare.

You can use cage traps, drop box traps or spring traps, but you must:

check traps once a day
humanely despatch any rabbits you catch
only use approved spring traps

You must not:

place them where they will be exposed to severe weather
place them near a fox earth or badger sett
use self-locking snares

See Animal welfare and Animal welfare in severe weather for more information.

How to deter rabbits in gardens

If rabbits find a garden to have a source of food, they will keep returning. Therefore making it impossible to remove them without taking extreme measures.

A simplest way to deter rabbits is to ensure that plants and crops are protected by rabbit wire netting. Bury fencing 1 foot deep in the ground, bent outwards which will help prevent rabbits from tunnelling underneath it.

To help you set up your Live Catch Rabbit Trap, we have put together an instructional guide and step-by-step tutorial video:

SKU: 117.08 Category: Live Catch Vermin Traps Tags: Live Catch Trap, Rabbits, Vermin Control

FAQs

Does the rabbit trap come assembled?

No, the trap comes flat-packed but is easy to assemble and foldable for convenient storage. Full assembly instructions are included.

How do I set up a Live Catch rabbit Trap?

There are four simple steps to setting up a Live Catch Rabbit Trap. Firstly, unfold to flat packed trap and click into place. Wedge the arm on the open side to hold it together. Then, close the back door by sliding the pin through. To arm the trap, open the door and raise the arm on the catch on the top (as shown in our diagrams). This will raise the treadle plate, ready for a rabbit to step on and trap themselves. We've created an instructional guide and video the show you exactly how to set it up. We also give you best practices for positioning and what bait to use.

How does a live catch rabbit trap work?

Live catch rabbit traps come flat packed and are set up. In four simple steps your rabbit trap is ready to go! Live catch traps enable the humane, safe capture of animals - avoiding harm to non-target species.

How effective are rabbit traps?

Rabbit traps are highly effective when properly set up with the right bait and placement. They offer a humane and targeted way to manage rabbit populations without harming other wildlife.

What bait should I use in a live catch rabbit trap?

Rabbits are herbivores, so you have many options of things to use a bait in your live catch rabbit trap. Vegetables like carrots, lettuce and broccoli are great options. Sweet foods like fruits are known to entice rabbits, too. Apple work well - as do bananas and blueberries. You might also choose to but some rabbit food pellets or rabbit attractants - which are especially produced for use in traps. Whatever you choose, having something brightly coloured in the trap is recommended because it attracts rabbits from afar. You can find a comprehensive list of rabbit bait in our blog article, or here.

What is the Live Catch Rabbit Trap?

The Live Catch Rabbit Trap is a humane, single-entry trap designed to control rabbit populations effectively. It’s perfect for gardeners, farmers, and wildlife managers dealing with rabbit infestations.

Where should I place a live catch rabbit trap?

You should place the live catch trap in areas where rabbits appear to be resting or stopping for longer periods. It might be instinctive to place the trap at the scene of damage they have caused, but be observant of the nearby areas. Rabbits feel secure in places with hiding spots such as long grass, bushes or shrubs. Look out of rabbit droppings and rabbit tracks. These normally look like long hind (back) leg tracks, with two small dots for the front feet. Rabbits are most active at dawn and dusk, so be on the lookout for the culprits around these times!

Why is my rabbit trap not working?

Common issues include:

Poor placement: Ensure the trap is near active rabbit areas.
Wrong bait: Use fresh, aromatic bait like carrots or apples.
Human scent: Minimize handling of the trap to avoid transferring your scent.

Why is the rabbit trap a good choice for rabbit control?

This rabbit trap is designed to help you control rabbit populations in a humane and efficient way, ensuring minimal impact on other wildlife and compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

How long does it usually take to catch a rabbit in a live trap?

There is no one answer of how long it takes to catch a rabbit in a live catch trap. The timeframe can depend on many factors, such as local rabbit population, attractiveness of the bait, efficiency of the trap placement. If you aren't getting the results you were expecting, we recommend switching up your rabbit catching strategies. We have a blog article that covers how to set up a live catch rabbit trap.