Ratinator Multi-Catch Rat Trap With Basin
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Quick Specifications
| Dimensions | 25" L x 15" W x 6.5" H |
| Weight | 8.85 lbs |
| Capacity | Up to 21 rats per setting (with proper pre-baiting) |
| Entry | One-way ramp entry door |
| Release | Separate top release door |
| Construction | Heavy-duty steel wire mesh |
| Basin | Plastic catch basin included |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Catch Type | Humane live catch & release |
| SKU | RATTR |
Product description
IMPORTANT: Pre-Baiting Required for Best Results
Rats are naturally cautious around new objects (neophobia). For best results, follow the pre-baiting steps included with every trap: tie the entry door open and allow rats to feed freely for 1-2 days before setting the trap. Customers who follow these steps report catching 2-14+ rats within the first nights. Skipping pre-baiting may result in delayed catches.
The Ratinator is a humane multi-catch rat trap designed to catch multiple rats per setting when used with the included pre-baiting instructions. It catches rats alive without dangerous poisons, sticky glue boards, or harmful snap traps. Rats walk up the one-way ramp entry into the trap, and the door stops them from getting back out. Part of the Rugged Ranch family of multi-catch traps — trusted for over 15 years and sold through Tractor Supply, Walmart, Amazon, and farm stores nationwide.
Why choose the Ratinator over poison or snap traps?
Rat poison is dangerous for children, pets, and wildlife — and poisoned rats often die inside walls, creating horrible smells that last for weeks. Snap traps catch one rat at a time and leave a mess. The Ratinator catches multiple rats alive in a single setting, so you can relocate them far from your property. No poison residue, no dead rats in your walls, no risk to your family or pets.
How to set up your Ratinator (included with every trap)
- Choose your location: Place on a flat, level surface along walls, fence lines, or areas with visible rat activity (droppings, gnaw marks, runways).
- Pre-bait (critical step): Tie the entry door open so it stays open. Place bait (peanut butter, grains, pet food, or tuna) in the central bait box AND sprinkle some near the entrance. Let rats enter and eat freely for 1-2 days until they are comfortable with the trap.
- Set the trap: Once you see bait is being eaten regularly, untie the entry door and bait heavily in the evening. The one-way ramp door now lets rats in but not out.
- Check daily: Check the trap each morning. Use the top release door to relocate captured rats far from your property.
Note: Results depend on proper setup and placement. Rats may take several days to approach a new trap — this is normal rodent behavior documented by the US CDC. Following the pre-baiting steps above is essential for best results.
Where can I use the Ratinator?
The Ratinator is built for rat problems in homes, barns, attics, basements, garages, restaurants, warehouses, farms, and commercial buildings. Its durable steel construction withstands outdoor weather while remaining effective indoors. Professional pest control operators and homeowners alike use the Ratinator for rat control.
What's in the box?
One Ratinator multi-catch rat trap with plastic catch basin, fully assembled and ready to use. Includes printed instruction sheet with pre-baiting guide and preferred bait recommendations. No tools or assembly required.
Ratinator Multi-Catch Rat Trap With Basin
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How to Use This Live Rat Trap Correctly
Correct setup is important. Place the trap on a flat, stable surface along walls, fences, runways, or areas with visible rat activity. Rats usually prefer protected routes, so avoid open areas unless you have seen activity there.
Bait the trap with foods rats already recognize. Peanut butter, grains, dry pet food, chicken feed, or other familiar bait can help draw them inside. Place bait deep enough inside the trap so rats must fully enter to reach it.
Important Pre-Baiting Notes
Rats are naturally cautious around new objects, so pre-baiting is one of the most important steps. Tie the entry door open and allow rats to feed freely for one to two days before setting the trap. This helps the trap feel familiar and reduces hesitation.
Skipping pre-baiting may lead to slower results. If your humane rat trap does not catch immediately, do not move it too quickly. Keep it in the right location, remove competing food sources, and give rats time to adjust.
Choose the Ratinator for No-Poison Rat Control
The Ratinator is a strong option for customers who want a reusable, live-catch, humane rat trap for larger rodent problems. For smaller mice, use the Mouseinator. For more live-catch options, explore Rugged Ranch Outlet's humane animal traps.
FAQs
Check live traps at least once a day—more often in hot or cold weather—so animals are not left inside longer than needed. Relocate promptly according to local rules.
Use bait the animal already likes. Peanut butter, seeds, grain, pet food, or fruit work well depending on the species. Place bait fully inside so the animal must enter the trap.
Set it along walls, fence lines, garden edges, near feeders, or other travel paths where you see activity. Keep other food sources cleaned up so the trap is the easiest option.
Yes. Rugged Ranch live traps are built for repeated outdoor use. Empty, clean as needed, rebait, and reset for ongoing humane control without poison or glue.
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