Hello rat trappers!

[buffalohunterchalsie]

I was given 2 rolls of 2x2 wire. Is that too big to make submarine traps out of? Can I muskrat squeeze through 2x2?

Thanks

[coy coyote]

I built a few out of 2x2 wire when I was a kid. I lost a pile of rats but that's may have been from poor construction of the colony traps.

[bill9044]

Small rats and mink will. This is info that I just relaying. Hunterdave has made a bunch of colony traps he can tell you better.

[357xp]

been wondering this myself, got a bunch layin around that I used for chicken fencing.

[braggadoe]

they probably could squeeze through. good way to only catch the big ones.


might be able to double wrap with a stagger. and make a submarine/funnel type.

if its free, give it a try.

[buffalohunterchalsie]

Ya I'll double it. Any body have any good funnel material that's cheap?

[bill9044]

Aluminum cladding for insulating piping in the oilfield works great.

[6tmile]

Originally Posted by buffalohunterchalsie

Ya I'll double it. Any body have any good funnel material that's cheap?

Go to peavey mart or princess auto and buy the big green plastic funnels. Cut the end off at desired opening size and wire onto colony trap ends.

[HunterDave]

I've heard of the funnel part being made with the plastic from a crazy carpet.

[kingrat]

yes theyll squeeze through i wouldnt bother with it

[buffalohunterchalsie]

Ya I was thinking crazy carpet, I thought anything thst holds it's shape would work. Flashing is 4$ al liner ft!!! Whoa....

[HunterDave]

Where are you located?

[buffalohunterchalsie]

Near Mayorthorpe alberta