You built a bucket rat trap, set it up exactly how the instructions said, and waited. But morning after morning, you check the trap and find nothing. No rats, no signs that anything even went near it. You’re frustrated and wondering if bucket traps are just a myth that doesn’t actually work. So why isn’t … Read more

Catching a rat in a bucket trap is only useful if you know how to handle what comes next. Disposing of a rat properly matters both for your own safety and for keeping the area around your home clean. So how do you actually dispose of rats caught in a bucket trap? Dispose of a … Read more

Setting a bucket trap and actually catching a rat is only part of the process. Once you check your trap and find one inside, a lot of people aren’t quite sure what the next step should be. So what should you actually do with rats in a bucket trap once you’ve caught one? If the … Read more

Bucket traps are one of the most popular do it yourself ways to deal with a rat problem. A lot of people choose to use water as part of the setup. But getting the water level wrong can mean the difference between a trap that works and one that doesn’t. So how much water do … Read more

Rats can be a serious problem in homes, garages, barns, and outdoor spaces. If you’re dealing with a rat infestation and want a cheap, effective solution, a bucket rat trap might be exactly what you need. These traps are simple to build, use materials you probably already have at home, and can catch multiple rats … Read more

Rats are found everywhere. You spot them in your backyard, in an alley, or as pets living in a cage. Most people who look closely at a rat for the first time notice something odd about their front feet. So how many fingers and toes do rats actually have? Rats have 4 fingers on each … Read more

You set up your cage trap perfectly, used great bait, and waited patiently. Finally, you checked the trap and found it triggered with the door closed. Success! But when you looked closer, there was no rat inside. The bait was gone, the trap was sprung, and somehow the rat got away. This is one of … Read more

You’ve set up your rat cage trap in the perfect spot along the wall where you’ve seen droppings. The trigger mechanism is working smoothly, and everything looks ready to catch a rat. But there’s one more critical decision to make: what bait should you use? The wrong bait might get ignored completely, while the right … Read more

Store-bought rat cage traps can cost anywhere from $20 to $50, and if you have a serious rat problem, you might need several of them. That adds up quickly. The good news is you can make your own rat cage trap at home with basic materials and tools. It won’t look as polished as a … Read more

When you’re dealing with a rat problem, you’ve got several options for getting rid of them. Snap traps, poison, glue traps, and cage traps are all available at your local hardware store. Cage traps seem like the most humane option because they catch rats alive instead of killing them. But just because something seems like … Read more