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Trapping Guide

Which is the right trap to use?

The victor trap is what we would recommend for catching rats in your backyard or school grounds. The trap sits in a specially made wooden box so that its nice and safe for you, your classmates and other furry friends!

You can buy a tunnel here or have a go at making your own using the handy guides below.

(Photo credit) Predator Free NZ Trust

Building your trapping tunnel

Build a wooden trapping tunnel HERE!

  • More robust against weather and curious animals
  • Longer lasting
  • Great for placing on the ground around your garden

Build a corflute trapping tunnel HERE!

  • Easier to make
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for putting up trees

How to set your trap

Get your mātua/parent, teacher or guardian to help you set your victor trap using this handy video from Predator Free Miramar.

What should I put in my trap to lure the rat in? We recommend using a dollop of Peanut Butter and you can even place a bit at the entrance of the tunnel to lure the rat in!

Where should I put my trap? Place the trap on solid, flat ground. Some good spots are along a fence, next to a compost bin or next to your school bins. Try to camoufflage it into the surrounding environment as much as possible without blocking the entrance of the trap.

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Get Involved

  • Find a group
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  • Resources
    • Get trapping!
    • How to build a trapping tunnel
    • How to build a corflute tunnel
    • How to run a tunnel building workshop
    • How to rat proof your compost
    • How to maintain your Victor rat trap
    • How to make a budget weta hotel
    • Chew cards
    • What's the difference between the eradication project and community backyard trapping?
    • Predator Free Wellington's Kupu Māori & NZSL
    • GUIDE: How to kill rats and engage a community
    • WEBINAR: Expert trapping tips with Cam Speedy (PFNZ Trust)
    • Social-ecological research (2022)
  • Resources for schools
    • Predators & Predator Free 2050
    • Native Species (Momo Māori)
    • Trapping Guide
    • Monitoring Guide
    • Learning Resources & Activities
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  • Home
  • About
    • Why predator free?
    • Our supporters
    • Our team
  • Get Involved
    • Find a group
    • Suburb boundary map
    • Community map
    • Resources
      • Get trapping!
      • How to build a trapping tunnel
      • How to build a corflute tunnel
      • How to run a tunnel building workshop
      • How to rat proof your compost
      • How to maintain your Victor rat trap
      • How to make a budget weta hotel
      • Chew cards
      • What's the difference between the eradication project and community backyard trapping?
      • Predator Free Wellington's Kupu Māori & NZSL
      • GUIDE: How to kill rats and engage a community
      • WEBINAR: Expert trapping tips with Cam Speedy (PFNZ Trust)
      • Social-ecological research (2022)
    • Resources for schools
      • Predators & Predator Free 2050
      • Native Species (Momo Māori)
      • Trapping Guide
      • Monitoring Guide
      • Learning Resources & Activities
  • Miramar
  • Island Bay to CBD
    • Phase 2 Buffer Project
  • News
  • Contact