Rats are cautious, intelligent pests that rely on familiar paths and sheltered spaces to move around your home. Correct trap placement and setup are critical to achieving effective control. Follow these expert-recommended tips to maximise the effectiveness of Vape Rat Glue Trap while keeping your household safe.
Where to place the trap
Follow the walls
Rats instinctively travel along walls and solid objects for protection, using their whiskers to navigate. Place the trap perpendicular to the wall. This positioning intercepts the rat’s natural travel path and increases capture chances.
Target high-activity areas
Identify areas where rats are most active by looking for signs such as droppings, gnaw marks, or greasy rub marks along surfaces. Recommended locations include:
- Near the rat hole
- Below sinks
- Under tables or cabinets
- Close to garbage bins
Place near nesting areas
Rats often nest in hidden, undisturbed spaces using shredded paper, fabric, or insulation. Focus on:
- Under appliances
- Inside cabinets
- Confined or enclosed spaces where nesting materials are found
Use a cube-shaped trap for better results
To make rats feel more secure around the trap, and to help protect non-target animals or pets, form the glue trap into a hollow box shape, similar to a shoebox with openings on both ends. This setup:
- Encourages rats to enter naturally
- Reduces accidental contact with pets or children
- Works especially well in narrow or enclosed areas
Trap setting methods
Lay-flat method
Best suited for open spaces and for larger rats.
- Lay the glue trap flat along rat runways
- Ideal for areas with sufficient space for rat movement
Hollow box method
Designed for narrow spaces and enhanced safety.
- Fold the glue trap into a box shape
- Place it along walls or at corners
- Rats can enter through the top openings
Connect two traps as one large trap for larger rats
For increased surface area and capture strength, connect two glue traps together to form one large trap.
- Suitable for areas with bigger or more aggressive rats
- Vape Rat Glue Trap uses industrial-grade adhesive capable of holding heavy rats up to 20kg
20kg lifting test:
Common mistakes to avoid
Moving traps too frequently
Rats are highly cautious and avoid unfamiliar objects.
- Leave traps in the same position for at least one week
- This allows rats time to overcome initial wariness
- Move the trap to a new location if no rats are trapped after a week
Handling trap and bait without gloves
Rats have a strong sense of smell and can detect human scent.
- Always wear clean gloves when handling or placing traps and baits
- This prevents scent transfer that may deter rats from approaching
Incorrect trap placement
Putting traps in low-traffic areas reduces effectiveness.
- Avoid random placement
- Focus on areas with clear signs of rat activity, such as droppings, grease marks, or gnaw damage
Increase trapping efficiency with food bait
To improve capture rates, place a small amount of food bait, not too much, at the centre of the glue trap.
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