A system and device for capturing or entrapping pests, such as rodents, is described herein. In some embodiments, the device includes an opening in the bottom of the device which allows the pest to enter the device. In some embodiments, the device may include a kill trap. In other embodiments, the device may be used to live capture the pest.

An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.

Pest-management apparatuses and related methods. At least some of the present pest-management apparatuses comprise: a base, a lid coupled to the base such that the lid is movable between open and closed positions, where the base and lid define a chamber when the lid is in the closed position; a pest-capture device disposable within the chamber and having a capture element that is movable between set and capture positions; and an elongated indicator configured to extend through an opening in the lid when the lid is in the closed position.

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.

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.

The present invention relates to a system for detecting and predicting rats and mice infestations. The system comprises a plurality of rechargeable traps, and a receiver unit configured for receiving a monitoring data signal from the rechargeable traps. The receiver unit comprises a processor and is operatively connected to a database. The database is adapted to store multiple database entries representing a value of a parameter related to rats and mice infestations at various points in time. The processor is programmed to perform a univariate and/or multivariate analysis of the database entries to detect and predict rats and mice infestations in a predefined geographical area.

A live animal trap comprises a cage assembly defining an interior space accessible via at least one entrance, a door assembly and a trigger assembly. The cage assembly includes a floor, a pair of opposed side walls, a rear wall and a top wall removably connected to the pair of side walls and the rear wall. The door assembly includes a door pivotally mounted to the cage assembly and movable between a closed position and an open position for selectively opening and closing the at least one entrance. The trigger assembly includes a trigger arranged within the interior space of the cage assembly. A first linkage of the trap is removably attached to the door assembly in an operating position. The first linkage is adapted to engage with the trigger assembly to hold the door in the open position.

A live animal trap comprises a cage assembly defining an interior space accessible via at least one entrance, a door assembly and a trigger assembly. The cage assembly includes a floor, a pair of opposed side walls, a rear wall and a top wall removably connected to the pair of side walls and the rear wall. The door assembly includes a door pivotally mounted to the cage assembly and movable between a closed position and an open position for selectively opening and closing the at least one entrance. The trigger assembly includes a trigger arranged within the interior space of the cage assembly. A first linkage of the trap is removably attached to the door assembly in an operating position. The first linkage is adapted to engage with the trigger assembly to hold the door in the open position.

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.