The invention relates to a trap, which may be a self-setting trap comprising a lockout system configured to prevent the actuation system of the trap from activating a strike member when an energy level of the power supply is below a predetermined threshold. In this way, the trap may be configured to kill an animal quickly, strongly and therefore as humanely as possible. In one embodiment, the trap may comprise a shock absorbing system to protect sensitive components of the trap when the strike member is activated.

A motion sensing device and method wherein a single sensor assembly will transmit a signal when a rodent trap is triggered. The single sensor assembly provide a sensing rod attached to one side of a leaf of an open hinge and a magnet affixed to the same leaf on the opposite side. The magnet is positioned adjacent to a reed switch and transmitter which is attached to the opposite leaf of the open hinge. The sensing rod is moved up and down causing the reed switch to activate the transmitter.

An apparatus for controlling animal pests comprises a housing having a passage extending into the housing from an entrance, an impacting member movable across the passage and a planar sensor spaced apart from the kill bar by a predetermined distance along the passage towards the entrance, the planar sensor configured to sense the presence of the animal pest across a sensing plane across the passage wherein the impacting member is operable to be released to rapidly move across the passage when the planar sensor indicates the presence of the animal pest as passed through the sensing plane.

A device and method for positioning a coil spring actuated body grip trap on a pole. A strip of material having an aperture therethrough through is inserted between adjacent coils of the coil spring of a coil spring actuated body grip trap so that the aperture of the strip of material extends from the coils. A pole is driven into the ground, the pole having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the aperture of the strip of material. The aperture of the strip of material is slid onto the pole so that the body grip trap is at a desired position on the pole so that the aperture of the strip of material jam-locks on the pole by the weight of the trap.

A method for monitoring whether a number of a rat traps have been activated, where each tap has a moveable part, a fixed part, a switch and a signalling device, such than when the moveable part is moved towards the fixed part then the signalling device transmit a signal to a user's smartphone having a display on which display the user is informed whether a rat has gone into the trap. An opening size between the moveable part and the fixed part is detected indicating whether a rat, a mouse or a false alarm is detected. By the invention a beneficial and accurate way of monitoring the status rat traps are obtained

An animal trap system that improves the reliability of a pre-existing animal trap is provided. The animal trap system may include a thin membrane forming an opening, wherein the opening is dimensioned to at least partially circumscribe a trigger mechanism of the pre-existing animal trap, while a remaining portion of the trap mat overlays a substantial portion of a supporting surface and/or base of the pre-existing animal trap where the animal may be dispose when setting off the trigger mechanism. The underlying surface of the trap mat may have a relatively low friction coefficient so as to cause a fleeing animal to slide and or slip along the supporting surface and/or base.

An animal trap having an enclosure body, a restraint, and a latching and triggering mechanism is provided. A method of using this animal trap is also provided.

Method and apparatus for a pest control device mounting system configured for mounting pest control devices in a building and using them to control pests. The pest control device mounting system including a mounting bracket, which may have a circumferential portion defining a portal. In some examples, the mounting bracket includes a flange portion suitable for attaching to the perimeter of a cavity in a building surface. The pest control device mounting system including a plug configured to be removably attached to the mounting bracket and to substantially close the portal when attached to the mounting bracket, wherein the plug is configured to accommodate a pest control device.

An animal trap having an enclosure body, a restraint, and a latching and triggering mechanism is provided. A method of using this animal trap is also provided.

An improved mousetrap apparatus comprising: a platform including a top surface; a spring; a hammer; a hold down bar; an improved catch member having a catch platform; an attachment member; and at least one elongated strap member including a proximal end and a distal end. The improved mousetrap apparatus is structured and arranged to function as a bait holder such that a rodent may not easily remove the bait from a mouse trap.