An enclosure-type mouse trap having a compact footprint with a curved or U-shaped mouse pathway leading to a guillotine killing mechanism is provided. The trap has a bottom assembly, a top assembly, and a removable disposal door. The bottom assembly includes a pivoting link element operatively engaged with the top and bottom assemblies to set the trap and control the position of an entrance door that provides access to the trap interior.

The present invention provides an animal trap, which comprises a base, a shell, a trigger mechanism and a lure device arranged in the shell, wherein the shell is provided with at least one closable open end, which defines a passage for animals to enter or leave a space, and at least one door capable of opening or closing the open end; the trigger mechanism comprises a pedal and at least one driving arm extending away from the upper surface, and the driving arm has a driving end; the trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the door to close the passage when the animal enters the space through the open end.

The present invention provides an animal trap, which comprises a base, a shell, a trigger mechanism and a lure device arranged in the shell, wherein the shell is provided with at least one closable open end, which defines a passage for animals to enter or leave a space, and at least one door capable of opening or closing the open end; the trigger mechanism comprises a pedal and at least one driving arm extending away from the upper surface, and the driving arm has a driving end; the trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the door to close the passage when the animal enters the space through the open end.

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 features entrance encouraging mechanism for urging an animal into an enclosure of the trap. The mechanism features a pushing unit pivotally supported outside the interior space of the enclosure adjacent an access-way that opens into same. The pushing unit is pivotal about an axis generally parallel to a plane of the access-way for movement between a withdrawn position in which the access-way is unobstructed and a working position in which the pushing unit substantially obstructs the access-way. An actuator coupled to the pushing unit is triggered by an animal detection device at an approach area outside the enclosure within a travel path followed by the pushing unit, whereby the pushing unit urges the animal toward and through the access-way into the interior space of the enclosure. A one way gate prevents exit of the trapped animal after return of the pushing unit to the withdrawn position.

A two-piece, sanitary, safe and humane mousetrap comprising an entrance device and a container, wherein the entrance device comprises a tunnel, a one-way door, a mousetrap support piece, a fastening mechanism, and a door locking mechanism, is disclosed. Specifically, the mousetrap is formed by inserting the container to the entrance device from the back of the tunnel all the way to the one-way door. Preferably the one-way door comprises a pivotal wire door with a push-and-lock mechanism or comprises a gate with a touch-and-drop mechanism. The preferred entrance device is able to fit a common bottle. When the entrance device contains a flat rim fitted around the tunnel, the entrance device is capable of fitting containers of various sizes and shapes during repeated uses.

A two-piece, sanitary, safe and humane mousetrap comprising an entrance device and a container, wherein the entrance device comprises a tunnel, a one-way door, a mousetrap support piece, a fastening mechanism, and a door locking mechanism, is disclosed. Specifically, the mousetrap is formed by inserting the container to the entrance device from the back of the tunnel all the way to the one-way door. Preferably the one-way door comprises a pivotal wire door with a push-and-lock mechanism or comprises a gate with a touch-and-drop mechanism. The preferred entrance device is able to fit a common bottle. When the entrance device contains a flat rim fitted around the tunnel, the entrance device is capable of fitting containers of various sizes and shapes during repeated uses.

A vacuum trap has a vacuum chamber and a conduit having at least one first opening open to atmosphere and a second opening connected to the vacuum chamber. A valve connects the conduit to the vacuum chamber and seals the vacuum chamber. A vacuum source maintains a vacuum inside the vacuum chamber immediately prior to the valve opening, the vacuum being sufficient to draw a vermin through an opening of the conduit. A detector detects the presence of vermin, the valve opening in response to a signal from the detector when vermin are detected.

A vacuum trap has a vacuum chamber and a conduit having at least one first opening open to atmosphere and a second opening connected to the vacuum chamber. A valve connects the conduit to the vacuum chamber and seals the vacuum chamber. A vacuum source maintains a vacuum inside the vacuum chamber immediately prior to the valve opening, the vacuum being sufficient to draw a vermin through an opening of the conduit. A detector detects the presence of vermin, the valve opening in response to a signal from the detector when vermin are detected.

The present invention provides a baited animal trap that is adapted to trap an animal within its interior after the animal has been attracted therein using bait disposed within a separate bait box along the walls of trap. The trap includes a first end and a second end, whereby a trap door is disposed over the first end and a bait box is provided along the second end. The bait box is a segregated enclosure within the trap or otherwise along its sidewall, whereby the bait box supports food, scent, or other bait therein. The bait box may have a lid or hatch that is accessible through the sidewall of the trap for loading and unloading the same. In one embodiment, the animal trap is a wire cage and utilizes a foot pedal trap release mechanism, which releases the trap door when the animal walks into the trap interior.