Effective solution for pest control Advantages compared to traditional wooden traps: it doesn't absorb odors - rats avoid of human scent or smell of dead rat washable - easy to clean and reuse toothed edge of the platform prevents trapped rats escape if they are not immediately killed Advantages compared to plastic traps: sturdy - it doesn't breake like traps made of cheap plastic UV radiation resistant unlike plastic traps Advantages compared to glue traps (sticky traps): much more humane than glue traps - rodent is in most cases dead immediately Advantages compared to bait poison: safe - there is no risk of poisoning pets or small children The next advantages: sharp teeth on platform - they are intended to avoid escape of caught rat from trap holes in platform - it is possible to nail or screw the trap to a base to prevent escape the pest with trap if the pest is caught for example by the leg Tips & Tricks The trap is still set and bait is gone Try to use a solid type of bait and tie up this bait using threads to metal pedal. There are two small holes for this purpose. Then rat must put much more effort to acquire the bait and trap will be activated. The trap was tripped and bait is gone It seems that the trap was too sensitive and the trap was premature activated. In this case we recommend use lower sensitivity. See attached manual. If you also use a solid type of bait tied to metal pedal then you will increase the chances to trap rat. Cought rat escaped with the trap In order to prevent this use holes in platform of trap for nailing or screwing to the base. The traps come in retail packaging in solid and eco-friendly cartboard box. The box containes 2 rat traps and user manual.