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Canada Geese & Wild Turkey Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Trap with 1 x 2 Grid

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 09:06:00 GMT

Canada Geese & Wild Turkey Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Trap with 1 x 2 Grid
Buy Now: $191.10

Canada Geese & Wild Turkey Live Trap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 609.5, is just like Tomahawk Model 109.5, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, makes Model 609.5 a must-have for catching large foul like Canada Geese & Wild Turkey. This trap can also be used for animals like bobcats, coyotes, nutria, fox, and small to medium sized dogs.

Size = 42" x 15" x 20"
Grid Construction = 1" x 2"
Gauge = 12
Weight = 50 lbs

TRANSFER TRAPS WITH REAR SLIDING DOORS
Transfer Live Traps are made with the same great design, materials, and specifications as our Single Door Traps, with the addition of a convenient rear sliding door that allows for the easy baiting, and transferring of animals. The rear sliding door feature ultimately keeps the handler out of striking distance because he never has to get close to the trapped animal. It eliminates the need to reset the front trap door to release the animal. It also eliminates the need to reach all the way through the trap to position the bait beyond the trip pan. With a rear sliding door, the handler just unhooks the safety snap on the rear sliding door and pulls up on its handle. This is the easiest way to release a trapped animal, or bait a trap.

These traps feature a sturdy frame that is constructed of heavy 12, 14, or 16 gauge galvanized steel wire mesh (depending upon model) for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. An open fabric construction allows the animals to see through the trap in all directions and enter the trap with confidence. Galvanized steel rods are welded to the wire mesh frame for extra support and reinforcement. A spring loaded, automatic locking V-door, securely and safely traps the animal inside the trap immediately after the animal steps onto the trip pan, located at the back of the trap. Galvanized 1/2 by 1/2 inch wire mesh openings are welded to the bait areas to prevent animals from reaching through the outside of the trap. A super fast spring loaded door eliminates the chance of the animal backing out of the trap before the door springs shut and locks into place. The special locking system and the heavy reinforcement of the trap doors prohibits animals from forcing the door open, even if the animals manages to turn the trap upside down. This makes these traps perform well when trapping animals at any angle. Deluxe Transfer Traps are also equipped with an adjustable trigger release mechanism that allows for heavy or light sets. Most of these traps include a protective piece of galvanized sheet under the safety handle of the trap, to protect the trapper against scratches from the trapped animal.

If storage space is a concern, Model 609.5 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 209.5.

Collapsible Trap, Model 209.5, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern.

WHERE DO GEESE LIVE?

A. Geese generally nest on shorelines, islands, man-made structures and muskrat and beaver lodges. If an area provides a water source, cover for a nest and a good place for the bird to have a lookout, it is likely a goose will build its home there. Since geese most always choose to live near water, flooding is often a destructive force for goose nests. Geese are also attracted to lawns with short, mowed grass.

Lakes, marshes, fields, golf courses, ponds and reservoirs are all common areas where a goose infestation may occur, but any place that provides food and shelter for a goose may become its new home. Many golf courses, backyard ponds and even swimming pools offer both food and shelter for flocks of geese.

If geese are nesting near your home or business, they draw other geese by decoy. Geese and other migrant waterfowl are drawn to other geese. They sense that those geese must have food and good goose shelter if they’re all gathering around. A goose’s nest will tend to be very large, sometimes up to four feet across.

WHEN ARE GEESE MOST ACTIVE?

A. Migratory geese spend the winter months in the southern United States. Some Canada geese don’t migrate at all, and those are the geese that live throughout the country year-round. Early April is the time when most geese start to build their nests, just in time for the mother goose to lay four to seven white eggs, while the male goose stands watch close by. Some geese have been known to lay up to 12 eggs at a time. Canada geese are monogamous, meaning they only have one partner. The eggs will stay in the nest for about a month, and the first week of May usually sees the most goose-egg hatchings.

For six weeks every summer, geese molt. The loss of feathers causes them to be unable to fly during that period of time.

WHAT FOODS DO GEESE EAT?

A. All geese are herbivorous grazers that enjoy eating aquatic plants and seeds, clover, cultivated grains and grasses from a lawn or golf course. An adult goose will eat up to four pounds of grass a day.

WHY SHOULD I LEARN HOW TO GET RID OF GEESE AROUND MY GOLF COURSE, POND, SWIMMING POOL OR LAWN?

A. Many people enjoy hearing the sounds of geese honking, seeing it as a sign of a season change. But geese honking all day outside your home or business can be just as loud and intrusive as the barks of an alarmed dog.

An adult goose can drop two pounds of fecal matter on your lawn and pathways daily. While eating, a goose will relieve itself every six to eight minutes. Goose droppings not only look horrible on benches, buildings, cars and lawns, but they also speed deterioration. Goose droppings can damage machinery and contaminate foods. Goose dung can burn your lawn. Sometimes, goose droppings can make a surface slick and dangerous to walk on. A large amount of goose fecal matter may produce a nasty smell and damage plants and crops. Goose fecal matter has been linked to the spread of diseases and bacterial infections.

Two geese can quickly become six. The population growth of geese ranges from 10 to 17 percent annually. And once geese find a suitable place to nest in your back yard or golf course, they are liable to come right back after their winter migration. As humans create landscaped yards with well-manicured lawns dotted with ponds and other water features, geese are finding perfect habitats in which they can thrive.

Goose droppings, nest paraphernalia and feathers can get sucked into your home’s vents and drain pipes and create a fire hazard, leading to thousands of dollars in repairs. Gutters can also be blocked, causing water to seep indoors and cause flooding.

When vents become toilets and garbage cans for geese, any disease, bug or odor that comes along with geese can contaminate the air that you breathe and any foods meant for human consumption. Mechanical units found on the roof can be damaged if goose feathers and nesting get caught in the fans.

Simply due to the natural circle of life, geese die. Their smells, parasites and diseases are left behind to affect you, your family and employees.

GEESE ARE AROUND MY LAWN, GOLF COURSE, SWIMMING POOL OR POND. WHAT OTHER GOOSE DAMAGE IS THERE?

A. Geese have excellent homing capabilities and will return to the same nesting site, even if the nest has been damaged or removed. Leaving a flock of geese on your property can be a real liability because of slip-and-fall hazards and contamination from droppings and nest materials. Expensive regular cleanup costs would need to be factored in to the home or business budget if geese are left to live on lawns or golf courses.

All these goose pest problems will affect the value of your property. It is difficult to sell a home that has a goose infestation and actually, it’s required by law that you fix the goose problem before you sell your home. Property value can decrease between five percent and ten percent due to goose flock problems.

Geese are territorial birds and will not hesitate to protect their nest and eggs from a human or house pet they see as a threat. An aggressive adult goose can easily knock down a child or senior citizen, and geese can fly up to 50 mph. An aggressive goose will hiss at you and rear its head and then perhaps charge. Geese will fly up and hit a human, cat or dog in the face. This is especially likely if the goose has nested in a place near human traffic, including a parking lot or shrubbery near a building.

Geese can cause agricultural damage to your yard, field or golf course through eating and trampling on the vegetation. If high goose numbers exist in shallow waters, their droppings can change the water’s ecology and cause bacterial and algae problems. Geese and their eggs have several predators, including raccoons, skunks, fox and coyotes. If a flock of geese nests on your lawn or golf course, these other animal pests will be attracted to your property, bringing all their dangers and nuisances with them.

I HEARD GEESE CARRY DISEASES. IS THAT TRUE?

A. Geese do carry diseases, including swimmer’s itch, histoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis, and giardia. These goose illnesses are spread by contact with goose poop, nest materials and dead geese.

When geese live in your pond, swimming pool or nearby lake, parasites that live on the geese will infest the water and climb aboard swimmers, giving them swimmer’s itch. The parasite larvae crawl onto the skin and burrow under it, which leads to a very severe, itchy red rash. The itching will last for up to two weeks; each time a person gets swimmer’s itch the symptoms become more severe.

Histoplasmosis is a fungus disease contracted through airborne spores in goose droppings. If geese have been on your lawn for a while, these spores can even infect the soil you garden in. Its symptoms may be anything from a mild influenza to blood abnormalities and fever, or even death. An eye condition has been linked to the goose disease histoplasmosis and can lead to blindness in those who contract it.

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that invades human tissue and can severely damage the central nervous system, especially in babies. Pregnant women are in extreme danger if infected with toxoplasmosis.

Geese carry the bacteria salmonella. People who pick up salmonella bacteria can become seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting, fever and chills. Salmonella can also affect the blood. Goose salmonella can be spread through goose fecal matter.

If a human touches soil or water that has been tainted with goose droppings, and then touches his or her mouth, that human is at risk for giardia. Giardia symptoms can include cramps, bloating, diarrhea, fatigue and weight loss, and can last for a prolonged amount of time. Children who play near ponds or lakes with geese living nearby are especially at risk for giardia.

DO CONENOSE PARASITES AND OTHER BUGS REALLY LIVE ON GEESE?

A. Little critters can get a ride on a goose’s back. The closer you are to geese, the more chance you have of coming into contact with mites, ticks, fleas, lice, conenose bugs and other nibbling insects.

Bed bugs and swallow bugs are closely related parasites that can bite humans, causing itchy red welts all over the body.

Conenose bugs are bloodsucking parasites that can feed off humans. Bites from conenose bugs sometimes produce allergic reactions, which can be cause for concern in certain individuals. A bite may produce itchy welts or swelling of the tongue, larynx and trachea.

Several cases of mites biting humans indoors have been reported.

Ticks are very mobile and have been known to crawl down into buildings that geese are nesting near, and travel great distances to attach themselves to people.

If a goose brings fleas near your home, most likely the biting bug will hop onto your house pet’s back. Once inside, large flea populations can build up quickly. Fleas live on the outside of their hosts’ bodies and need to feed on blood in order to produce eggs.

Goose lice are not capable of living off a human host, but they do bite humans on occasion.

A goose bug living in a nest can become an infestation in your pantry or carpet in no time. One or two mites may stray from the goose nest and crawl along your kitchen table. But if the goose abandons its nest for any reason, the whole caboodle of goose bugs will enter your home, looking for a new host. This is why it’s especially important to have removed the goose nests and other garbage after all the geese have been trapped.

Geese are a liability for businesses, restaurants, golf courses and swimming pools. Goose diseases or goose bugs may infect your employees, guests or food. There are documented cases of illnesses occurring in these situations, and the plaintiff successfully sues the owner of the business. Also, if you are an employer and your workers’ environment is being contaminated by geese, you will see a drop in productivity due to illness.

SHOULD I TRAP OR KILL GEESE MYSELF

A. It is illegal to kill geese or to disturb their nests or eggs without express permission. Besides, simply killing the geese yourself doesn’t do any good, as more will come back later. Goose prevention measures have to be taken to make sure they don’t nest there again. The goose waste and nest materials need to be cleaned up, too. This task requires proper clothing and respitory gear so that you don’t expose yourself, your family or co-workers to conenose bugs and disease-ridden droppings.

Homeowners may try to take matters into their own hands by shooting and poisoning geese. First of all, this is illegal activity. Illegal use of poison can affect pets and people. Shooting causes even more goose problems, besides the fact that it’s illegal to shoot a gun in most urban and suburban areas. Use of decoys and traps are the best alternative. Note: In some areas, a permit is required to trap and kill or release Canada Geese & Wild Turkeys. ShopTJB is just providing you a means to catch the fowl. What you do afterwards with your catch is up to you.

WHAT BAIT WORKS BEST FOR TRAPPING GEESE & TURKEYS?

A.The most effective bait is the use of corn and by scattering a few handfuls widely then concentrating the remainder on a few stringers running out 4 or 5 feet beyond the entrance.

Ear corn is preferable to shelled corn for use inside the traps, as it retains the birds inside longer. Busily feeding geese or turkeys in the trap often induce the more wary foul outside to enter.

The cardinal rule In baiting is not to overfeed the geese or turkeys outside a trap. If long leads or stringers of grain are available at the entrances, the birds become satiated and take little interest in the food inside the trap.

For more in-depth information about managing and control of Canada Geese, go to: http://www.berrymaninstitute.org/pdf/urbangeese.pdf It provides a good overview for implementing an integrated damage management program.

What damage do bobcats, coyotes, or dogs do?
Bobcats will wipe out small to medium sized domestic animals. This includes calf’s, goats, house cats, small dogs, chickens, rabbits and anything else the Bobcat can catch. Bobcat trapping is the most effective way to remove unwanted Bobcats.

Your cats and dogs are easy prey as well as any livestock a Coyote sets his mind on. Coyote carry the rabies virus as well as other disease. As people build ponds stocked with fish, and other live animals, coyotes find these areas and quickly begin to feed on the bounty. Coyotes love eggs and can cause huge financial losses to both the commercial farmer as well as the weekend gardener. A coyote can become a problem when their feeding leads them to our gardens, livestock or pets. Coyote are more likely to eat garden vegetables and fruit. Because of how they forage, damage is quick and complete.

Feral dogs are a danger to everyone since they have no fear of humans. People who abandon animals are causing a terrible situation, let alone what they are doing to the dog. A pack of wild dogs is an accident waiting to happen and you or a child might be the victim. Feral or stray dogs also kill small animals, cats, chickens and sometimes carry rabies.

What bait should I use for bobcats, coyotes, or dogs?
Bobcats like any spiced meat like slim-jims, hot dogs or dehydrated meat products. Sardines have also proven effective for Bobcat trapping.

Coyotes prefer chicken, eggs, meat products, and smelly sardines seems to draw them as well.

Feral dogs are attracted to almost any beef food product, hotdogs work great.

Where should I place bobcat, coyote, or dog traps?
Place the Bobcat trap in a flat area where the Bobcat has been hunting, or has been seen.

The Coyote is a nocturnal animal that averages about 35 pounds, and comes out at night to hunt and forage. It is best to set the traps during the day around and near the problem areas, or if you know where the Coyote den is. Keep the Coyote trap near wooded areas, so the Coyote does not feel threatened.

Feral dog traps can be placed anywhere that the dog travel.

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Wheel Kit for Larger Live Animal Traps for Easy Transportation

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:19:00 GMT

Wheel Kit for Larger Live Animal Traps for Easy Transportation
Buy Now: $75.00

Wheel Kit

The Wheel Kit is perfect to use for transporting large traps.

Each set contains:

Two wheels with 10" Pnuemanic tires that can hold up to 600 lbs.
Double roller bearings on each side of the wheels provide long durability, and easy manuverability.
A light weight aircraft aluminum axle for extra strength and durability allows for an easy attachment to the bottom of the trap. The axle can stay permanently attached and the wheels can easily be removed by pulling a pin from each wheel.
All necessary parts to easily attach the kit to the trap are included in the kit.
Weight = 8 lbs

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Large Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Large Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid
Buy Now: $455.00

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Medium Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Medium Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid
Buy Now: $415.00

Medium Feral Dog Live Transfer Trap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 610B, is just like our Model 110B, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, and its versatile size make Model 610B the PERFECT trap for trapping all sizes of dogs and coyotes. This trap is HIGHLY recommended because it makes baiting much easier. It eliminates the need to climb through the trap, all the way to the back, to place the bait beyond the trip pan.

Size = 60" x 20" x 26"
Grid Construction = 1" x 2"
Gauge = 12
Weight = 65 lbs

Because of it's large size, Model 610B can be shipped by FedEx for for about $250.00 to $350.00+/- depending upon the shipping location. Please email (tjb@TJB-INC.com) us for an exact shipping quote

What Damage do dogs do?

What bait should I use for dogs?
Feral dogs are attracted to almost any beef food product, hotdogs work great.

Where should I place dog traps?
Feral dog traps can be placed anywhere that the dog travel.

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Bobcat / Coyote/ Small Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:08:00 GMT

Bobcat / Coyote/ Small Feral Dog Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 2 Grid
Buy Now: $191.10

Bobcat/Coyote/Small Feral Dog Live Trap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 609.5, is just like Tomahawk Model 109.5, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, makes Model 609.5 a must-have for catching bobcats, coyotes, nutria, fox, and small to medium sized dogs.

Size = 42" x 15" x 20"
Grid Construction = 1" x 2"
Gauge = 12
Weight = 25 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 609.5 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 209.5.

Collapsible Trap, Model 209.5, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern.

What Damage do bobcats, coyotes, or dogs do?
Bobcats will wipe out small to medium sized domestic animals. This includes calf’s, goats, house cats, small dogs, chickens, rabbits and anything else the Bobcat can catch. Bobcat trapping is the most effective way to remove unwanted Bobcats.

What bait should I use for bobcats, coyotes, or dogs?
Bobcats like any spiced meat like slim-jims, hot dogs or dehydrated meat products. Sardines have also proven effective for Bobcat trapping.

Coyotes prefer chicken, eggs, meat products, and smelly sardines seems to draw them as well.

Feral dogs are attracted to almost any beef food product, hotdogs work great.

Where should I place bobcat, coyote, or dog traps?
Place the Bobcat trap in a flat area where the Bobcat has been hunting, or has been seen.

Feral dog traps can be placed anywhere that the dog travel.

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Raccoon / Rabbit/ Feral Cat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Trap with 1 x 2 Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:59:00 GMT

Raccoon / Rabbit/ Feral Cat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Trap with 1 x 2 Grid
Buy Now: $95.50

Raccoon , Rabbit , & Cat Live Trap

Single Door Rigid Live Trap, Model 608, is a great trap for catching raccoons, opossums, rabbits, groundhogs, armadillos, feral cats and lots of other medium sized animals

Size = 32" x 10" x 12"
Grid Construction = 1" x 2"
Gauge = 12
Weight = 16 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 608 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 207

Collapsible Trap, Model 207, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern.

Some General Raccoon Information - Raccoons breed mainly in February and March with a gestation period of 63 days. Adult males travel within areas of about 3 to 8 square miles, compared to about 1 to 3 square miles for females.

What Damage to raccoons do?
The different types of damage which raccoons are capable of are almost too numerous to mention. In urban environments, raccoons are more than capable of finding homes in uncapped chimneys. tearing off shingles or fascia in order to gain entrance to an attic or wall void, tearing up lawns in search for grubs and earthworms, destroying gardens, and upsetting and eating the contents of garbage cans. In attics and wall voids, the build-up of raccoon feces and urine can constitute health hazards to the homeowner. In more rural environments, raccoons can be highly destructive in and around poultry barns.

What bait should I use for raccoons?
Fish, fresh or canned, honey or sugar covered vegetables, smoked fish, watermelon, sweet corn, cooked fatty meat, crisp bacon. Special favorite of the raccoon is marshmallows!

Where should I place raccoons traps?
Locate the trap in an area where raccoons are often observed. Place the trap on a level surface. Since raccoons tend to dig all the dirt up under the trap, place the trap on a flat piece of wood. Dispose of the wood after the raccoon is caught. Position one side of the trap against a wall of a building or in a path commonly traveled by raccoons. Before handling the trap, you may want to spray with an insecticide because they often have fleas and ticks. Wear sturdy gloves to cover your hands, since raccoons and skunks carry many diseases. If there are known cases of rabies in your area, we suggest that you contact a professional animal removal service.

Preparation for Trapping

If possible, get the cats used to being fed at the same place and time of day.

You might try leaving the trap unset and covered with a large towel during routine feeding so that the animal will get used to seeing and smelling it in the area.

Don't feed the cats the day/night before you are going to trap so the cats will be hungry. Be sure to notify others who may feed the cats not to leave food out either.

Plan to trap so that you don't have to keep the cat too long before surgery. Trapping the night before is usually the best approach. Cats should not eat 12 hours prior to surgery.

Prepare the area where you will be holding the cats before and after the clinic. A garage or other sheltered, warm, protected area is best. Lay down newspapers to catch the inevitable stool, urine and food residue. You may want to use pieces of wood to elevate the traps off the newspapers. This allows the mess to fall through the wire away from the cats. Spraying the area ahead of time with a cat-safe flea spray (like Adams or Ovitrol) will discourage ants.

Prepare the vehicle you will use to transport them as well. Plastic may be an additional precaution. But remember that you will need to use newspapers or some other absorbent material in addition. (Urine will roll right off of the plastic, and that isn't what you want.)

Plan your day of trapping carefully. Remember that if you trap an animal and release it for some reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch it again — they learn very quickly.

If there are young kittens involved, remember that they should not be weaned from the mother before 4-6 weeks of age. If you are trapping a lactating female, you may want to wait until you have located the kittens and they are old enough to wean. If you wish to tame and foster the kittens to adopt out, they should be taken from the mother at 4-6 weeks. If you wait until the kittens are older than 4-6 weeks before trying to tame them you will find the job progressively harder with age.

Setting the Traps

Plan to set traps just before or at the cats' normal feeding time. This is often at night. Dusk is usually the best time to set traps.

Don't trap in the rain or the heat of day without adequate protection for the trap. Cats are vulnerable in the traps and could drown during storms or suffer from heatstroke in the sun. Use common sense!

Fold a piece of newspaper to line the bottom of the trap just covering the trip plate. Cats don't like walking on the wire surface and the paper helps to keep their feet from going through when you pick up the trap. Be sure that the paper does not extend beyond the trip plate. Too much newspaper can interfere with the trap mechanism or prevent the door from closing properly.

Plan placement of traps on a level surface in the area where the cats usually feed or have been seen. Cats are less likely to enter the trap if it wobbles. If trapping in a public area, try to place traps where they will not be noticed by passersby (who may not understand that you are not trying to harm the cat). Bushes are often places where cats hide and provide good camouflage for the trap.

Use smelly food to bait the trap. We find that canned mackerel is very effective and relatively inexpensive. It is best not to put any bowls inside the trap to hold food since the animal can easily hurt itself on it in a panic or while recovering from anesthetic.

Soak a small scrap of newspaper (2-3 inches by 3-4 inches) in the mackerel juice, and place it on the ground where you plan to place the rear of the trap.

Spoon a small amount of food onto the soaked newspaper scrap and place the trap on top of the food so the food is as far back in the trap as possible while still not accessible from outside the trap. (You want the cat to go all the way into the trap to avoid being injured when the trap door closes.) Press the trap down onto the food so that it squishes up through the wire. The idea is to make the food a little hard to get so that the cat has to go into the trap as far as possible and has to work at getting it long enough to trip the trap. (Some cats are very good at getting in and out of traps without getting caught. We don't want to make it too easy for them to get away with that trick. Also, having the food essentially outside of the trap prevents the cat from eating it in the trap before surgery and is less messy.)

After baiting the trap, open the trap door by pushing the top of the door in and pulling the bottom of the door upward. There is a small hook attached to the right side of the trap top. It hooks onto a tiny metal cylinder on the right side of the door. The hook holds the door in an open position which also raises the trip plate. When the cat steps on the plate it will cause the hook to release the door and close the trap.

After setting the trap, cover it with a large towel or piece of towel-sized material. Fold the material at the front end of the trap to expose the opening while still covering the top, sides and back of the trap. The cover will help to camouflage the trap and serve to calm the cat after it is caught.

Just before you are ready to leave the trap for the cat to enter, you may want to push the hook (ever so slightly) a little bit back off the cylinder to create a "hair trigger." (Don't get too carried away with this step, or the trap will trip as soon as the cat takes a sniff!)

Waiting for Success

Never leave traps unattended in an unprotected area, but don't hang around within sight of the cat (or you will scare it off). The trapped animal is vulnerable. Passersby may release the cat or steal the trap! Wait quietly in an area where you can still see the traps without disturbing the cats. Check traps every 15 minutes or so. You can often hear the traps trip and see the cloth cover droop down slightly over the opening from a distance. As soon as the intended cat is trapped, completely cover the trap and remove the trap from the area if other cats are not in sight. You may consider putting another trap in the same spot if it seems to be a "hot" one. Be sure to dispose of the food left on the ground when you pick up the trap. (You don't want to litter or give out any freebies and spoil any appetites!)

When you get the captured cat to a quiet area away from the other traps lift the cover and check for signs that you have the correct animal and not a pet or previously neutered feral. (The FCC marks the right ear of every animal we alter so we can avoid repeat animals.) If you note that you have captured a lactating female check the area for kittens and remember that this female must be released 10-12 hours after surgery so she can care for and nurse her kittens. Cover the cat back up as soon as possible. Uncovered, the animal may panic and hurt itself thrashing around in the trap.

Of course, there is always the chance that you will catch some other wild animal attracted to the food or an unintended cat. Simply release the animal quietly as stated in the releasing procedures here.

Holding Procedures

After you have finished trapping, you will probably have to hold the cats overnight until you can take them to the vet. (Unless you have made previous arrangements with a vet.)

Place cats in the prepared protected area. Don't feed them. You can place a small bowl of water in the trap by opening the trap door just a couple of inches and placing the bowl by the trap door. Try to use a bowl that won't be tipped over easily. An empty catfood or tuna can works fairly well. Don't open the door too wide, or the cat may escape. (Be sure to remove the bowl before transporting the cat to the vet.)

Keep cats covered and check periodically. They will probably be very quiet as long as they are covered. Don't stick fingers in the trap or allow children or pets near the traps. These are wild animals which scratch and bite. ALL ANIMAL BITES ARE SERIOUS! IF YOU ARE BITTEN SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND DO NOT RELEASE THE CAT. IT MUST BE QUARANTINED. CONTACT YOUR VET FOR QUARANTINE INSTRUCTIONS.

Wash and change clothes before having contact with your own pets as a precaution against spreading any contagious diseases the cats might carry.

Always get feral kittens checked out by a vet and isolate them from your pets. Some deadly diseases can incubate without symptoms. Check with your veterinarian and use caution.

Releasing the Cats

If a cat does not seem to be recovering well from the surgery, consider having it checked out by a vet before releasing. When cats are ready for release, return to the area in which they were captured and release them there. Do not relocate the animal! It will be disoriented and most likely die. In all likelihood, area cats will drive it away.

If the veterinarian has indicated a serious medical problem with the cat which you will not be able to treat, you, with the advice of the vet, must make the decision on whether it is safe to release the animal or kinder to euthanize it. Untreated abscesses and respiratory infections, and a number of other conditions, can mean suffering and a slow death.

Make sure the spot you pick for release does not encourage the cat to run into danger (like a busy street) to get away from you. Keep the trap covered until you are ready to release. When ready, simply hold the trap with the door facing away from you and open the door. The cat will probably bolt immediately out of the trap. If it is confused, just tilt the trap so the back is slightly up and tap on the back of the trap to encourage it to leave. Never put your hand in the trap! If the animal still will not leave, prop the door open with a stick and leave it for a while. A trapped skunk or possum, which is nocturnal, may decide to sleep in the trap all day and not leave the trap until dark.

After releasing the cats hose off traps and disinfect them with bleach. Never store traps in the "set" position (door open); animals may wander into even unbaited traps and starve to death.

Helpful Hints

Bring a flashlight with you if trapping at night. It will come in handy for checking traps from a distance and might help you avoid a twisted ankle in the dark.

Bring a cap for the top of the mackerel can. Nothing smells worse than fish juice spilled in the car. Don't forget a spoon!

Females with kittens will be attracted by the sound of their kittens if the previously captured kittens are placed in a covered carrier just behind the trap. Similarly, kittens will be easier to trap if the previously captured mom is in the carrier. Females in heat can be placed in a carrier to attract male cats who have been eluding the traps. Never place the "bait" animal in the trap or anywhere where it may be harmed by the trapped animal. Even moms can hurt their babies if frightened enough. Be careful not to let the "bait" animal escape.

Some kittens can be caught without a trap but are still too wild to be handled easily. Use a thick towel to pick up the kitten to help protect you from scratching and biting. This also helps prevent the kitten from squirming away from you.

For advice regarding the taming and/or fostering of feral or orphaned kittens consult your veterinarian. You may also obtain information on these subjects from the Feral Cat Coalition.

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Feral or Domestic Cat / Rabbit / Raccoon Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 1 Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:52:00 GMT

Feral or Domestic Cat / Rabbit / Raccoon Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 1 Grid
Buy Now: $69.95

Cat/Rabbit/Raccoon Live Trap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 606, is just like our Model 106, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, makes Model 606 a must-have for catching cats and rabbits. In fact, its one of our best sellers!! It is the perfect trap for catching cats and rabbits. Just place a can of cat food with a couple of holes punched into it at the back of the trap and your ready to catch that stray cat.

Size = 26" x 9" x 9"
Grid Construction = 1" x 1"
Gauge = 14
Weight = 10 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 606 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 205.

Collapsible Trap, Model 205, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern.

What Damage do cats or rabbits do?
The appetite of a rabbit can cause problems every season of the year. Rabbits eat flowers and vegetables in spring and summer. In falland winter, they damage and kill valuable woody plants. Cats will spray their unpleasent musk to mark their territory, deposit fecal matter in your gardens & in children's uncovered sandboxes and attack your pet cat to establish dominance.

What bait should I use for cats or rabbits?
The best bait options are for attracting wild rabbits? Imperial recommends the following baits to draw wild rabbits to your trap. Place the bait at the end of the rabbit trap away from the door. Try a different bait each night until you find the bait your rabbits will enter the trap fort; Brussel sprouts, Carrots, Lettuce, Apples. Spray the inside of the trap with apple cider. For cats, a can of smelly cat food or tuna (packed in oil) will work fine.

Where should I place cat or rabbit traps?
For rabbits, place the trap near areas thick with brush or locations that damage has occurred. For cats, place trap anywhere you have noticed them wandering in. Check the trap often and if in agreement with local and state laws, release the animal in a suitable habitat at least 5 miles away.

Preparation for Trapping

If possible, get the cats used to being fed at the same place and time of day.

You might try leaving the trap unset and covered with a large towel during routine feeding so that the animal will get used to seeing and smelling it in the area.

Don't feed the cats the day/night before you are going to trap so the cats will be hungry. Be sure to notify others who may feed the cats not to leave food out either.

Plan to trap so that you don't have to keep the cat too long before surgery. Trapping the night before is usually the best approach. Cats should not eat 12 hours prior to surgery.

Plan your day of trapping carefully. Remember that if you trap an animal and release it for some reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch it again — they learn very quickly.

Setting the Traps

Plan to set traps just before or at the cats' normal feeding time. This is often at night. Dusk is usually the best time to set traps.

Soak a small scrap of newspaper (2-3 inches by 3-4 inches) in the mackerel juice, and place it on the ground where you plan to place the rear of the trap.

Waiting for Success

Holding Procedures

After you have finished trapping, you will probably have to hold the cats overnight until you can take them to the vet. (Unless you have made previous arrangements with a vet.)

Wash and change clothes before having contact with your own pets as a precaution against spreading any contagious diseases the cats might carry.

Always get feral kittens checked out by a vet and isolate them from your pets. Some deadly diseases can incubate without symptoms. Check with your veterinarian and use caution.

Releasing the Cats

After releasing the cats hose off traps and disinfect them with bleach. Never store traps in the "set" position (door open); animals may wander into even unbaited traps and starve to death.

Helpful Hints

Bring a flashlight with you if trapping at night. It will come in handy for checking traps from a distance and might help you avoid a twisted ankle in the dark.

Bring a cap for the top of the mackerel can. Nothing smells worse than fish juice spilled in the car. Don't forget a spoon!

For advice regarding the taming and/or fostering of feral or orphaned kittens consult your veterinarian. You may also obtain information on these subjects from the Feral Cat Coalition.

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Skunk - Galvanized Metal Transfer Live Animal Transfer Trap with 1 x 1 Wire Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Skunk - Galvanized Metal Transfer Live Animal Transfer Trap with 1 x 1 Wire Grid
Buy Now: $51.25

Skunk Live TransferTrap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 605, is just like our Model 104.5, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, and its unique compact design, make Model 605 a must-have for trapping skunks. The compact design of the trap prevents most skunks from raising their tails.

Size = 20" x 7" x 7"
Grid Construction = 1" x 1"
Gauge = 14
Weight = 7 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 605 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 204.

Collapsible Trap, Model 204, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern.

What Damage to skunks do?
Skunks dig holes in lawns and golf courses, eat garden produce, prey on poultry and waterfowl, damage beehives, den under buildings, are a host for rabies, and spray musk.

What bait should I use for skunks?
Chicken entrails, cracknels, fish-canned (sardines) or fresh-insect larvae such as may beetles, crisp bacon, cat food, bread crust coated with peanut butter.

Where should I place skunk traps?
Set the trap in the travel lanes or near the den. You can do this by placing small pieces of bait leading up to the trap. You can also define a path by placing logs or wood up to the trap will also help.After setting the trap, cover it with a blanket (one that you wont want to use again). If you forget to cover the trap, and a skunk has been caught, grab a blanket that is long enough to cover your feet. Approach the trap cautiously and calmly, holding the blanket as you walk with you feet covered, and gently place the blanket over the trap. The blanket is used to keep the animal calm and prevent it from spraying so that it can then be removed to a safer place.

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Squirrel / Muskrat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 1 Wire Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Squirrel / Muskrat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Trap with 1 x 1 Wire Grid
Buy Now: $54.00

Squirrel / Muskrat Live Trap

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 603, is just like Model 103, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition makes Model 603 a must-have for catching squirrels and muskrats

Size = 19" x 6" x 6"
Grid Construction = 1" x 1"
Gauge = 14
Weight = 5 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 603 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 202.

Model 202, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern. Model 202 is perfect for trapping squirrels or muskrats

What Damage to squirrels do?
Squirrels are very cute until they become a pest around structures. If they enter a building, they are capable of doing damage to a multitude of objects because of their chewing behavior. The most common entry point for squirrels is the attic, which they may enter by chewing a hole into a gable or other susceptible area. In other cases, squirrel will chew into soffits areas and make themselves quite comfortable there.

Once in the attic or soffit, they may nest and eventually reproduce with a litter of several young. In an attic, there is potential for damage to stored goods as well as to wiring with the potential for fire due to gnawing of those wires. Droppings from squirrels may also be a nuisance. If squirrels enter a home through a door or garage, they may do damage to furniture and upholstery in an effort to escape. In other cases, squirrels may do damage outdoors by chewing on structures, screens, lawn furniture, plants or digging in the grass.

What bait should I use for squirrels?
Cereal, grains, nuts (especially peanuts) sunflower seeds, anise oil (a drop or two on bread), shelled corn, apples work well for bait. Mixed peanut butter and oatmeal or peanut butter and molasses, popcorn. One trapper swears by almond extract on bread as bait to tempt the nearest squirrel.

Where should I place squirrel traps?
Check the route that is used most often and set the trap in the appropriate place. You may have to trap several squirrels to solve the problems that you are experiencing. Do not leave the squirrel in the trap overnight as they are a nervous animal and may die. Check the trap often and if in agreement with local and state laws, release the animal in a suitable habitat at least 5 miles away.

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Chipmunk / Rat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Traps with 1/2" x 1" Wire Grid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Chipmunk / Rat Galvanized Metal Live Transfer Animal Traps with 1/2" x 1" Wire Grid
Buy Now: $34.72

Chipmunk/Rat Live Traps

Deluxe Transfer Trap, Model 602, is just like Model 102, but it also has the added benefit of having a rear release door. This addition, and it small ½ x 1 inch wire mesh openings make Model 602 a must-have for catching chipmunks and rats

Size = 16" x 5" x 5"
Grid Construction = ½" x 1"
Gauge = 16
Weight = 5 lbs

If storage space is a concern, Model 102 is also available as a collapsible trap, Model 201,

Model 201, is the most popular selling collapsible trap. It is perfect for catching chipmunks and rats because of its small ½ x 1 inch wire mesh openings.

What Damage to Rats do?
Rats cause a huge loss of food worldwide. Besides eating our food they spoil it by contamination with their feces, urine, or fur. They can be found not only in our homes, but supermarkets, restaurants, warehouses, food processing facilities, livestock facilities, and farm fields.

What bait should I use for Rats? Cereal, grains, nuts (especially peanuts) sunflower seeds, anise oil (a drop or two on bread), shelled corn, apples work well for bait. Mixed peanut butter and oatmeal or peanut butter and molasses, popcorn. One trapper swears by almond extract on bread as bait to tempt the nearest rat.

Where should I place Rat traps?
It is very important to use plenty of traps. As many as six traps for only one or two rats is appropriate. In a commercial building or restaurant as much as a couple of dozen is needed.The traps should be placed in darkened corners, along walls, behind appliances and any areas where droppings have been sighted. In trapping for rats, place traps about 10 feet apart since they don't travel very far. If the rat population is large, place the traps about 15-20 feet apart.

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