U.S.-based Automatic Trap Co. is now offering the Goodnature A24 “humane” rodent trap in Canada. It was developed by New Zealand-based Goodnature as a multi-species kill trap, which uses toxin-free lures to target pests like rats and mice. The company says it is ideal for outdoor use around farmyards and is safe around humans and pets.
A long-lasting lure attracts the rodent to the trap. When it sticks its head into the trap a piston strikes it on the head, killing it instantly. A spring retracts the piston, readying it for the next strike. The rodent is then left to be carried off by a natural predator such as a fox or raccoon.
The lure remains fresh for up to one month.
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Traps retail for $99.99. A more sophisticated option is the Smart Trap Kit, which relays trap data to a smartphone app, which includes number of kills, date, time and environmental conditions. That system retails for $199.99.
More information is available on the company’s website.
