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What Customers Are Saying
Customers report widespread dissatisfaction with this rat trap, citing a trigger mechanism that fails to activate even when bait is consumed, allowing rats to steal food without setting it off. Many describe the trap as extremely difficult and dangerous to set, requiring 10 to 15 minutes and risking finger injuries from the heavy spring. Reviewers frequently compare it unfavorably to competitor brands, calling it unreliable and poor quality. A small number report successful catches and praise the sturdy construction, but these positive experiences are vastly outnumbered by complaints of ineffectiveness and poor design.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.First time use of this product
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Disclaimer: I received a free sample of this product in return for my honest evaluation after using it. I have never used this product nor any other as I dot not have a rodent problem inside my house, however living next to a heavily wooded and low lying conservation area I have had a minor problem with rats and occasionally field mice getting into my shed. I baited the trap with a hard piece of cheddar cheese. The trap came with easy to rea...
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good but a little tricky
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried this wooden rat trap to catch critters in my garage. I didn't know what was in there, but I knew it was something that shouldn't be there. I put the bait of peanut butter and bird seed mixture and set the spring loaded trap. It made me a little nervous about handling this type of trap because I didn't want to break my finger if I accidentally triggered the trap. I set the trap and so far I haven't caught anything. I may have to try a di...
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nice trap !!!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] very nice heavy duty trap , would recommend this trap
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Does the job!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loaned my Tomcat Rat Trap to a farmer friend of mine. He was complaining abut rats in an area where he stored grain feed. The trap was a total success! As of this writing he's caught 5 rats. How long he'll keep catching, not to sure. The trap is strong and powerful enough to kill very large rats. Mission of killing rats accomplished!!
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Killer
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We baited and placed in my friends barn and it killed the largest rat that I have ever seen. Excellent product
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best gift ever.
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cannot believe I did not have this item before.Keep near bed & feels secure in knowing i am protected while asleep. everyone should have at least one in the home, or two, or maybe for each room. It should be mandated by the government.I hope there ore some in the White House to protect our first family.
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Simple and Effective
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used wooden Tomcat traps for 20 years. When placed correctly, they always work. I have found placing sticky bait under and around the trigger increases the traps catch rate.
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Awesome, deadly trap
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This trap is well built and easy to set. This trap is quite big but it packs a PUNCH. I got a mouse the first hour in my attic. I love this thing!!!!!
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fast, easy, safe, clean, WOW!!!!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just set the trap in 2 seconds and set it on the floor, wow dead rodent in one hour.
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Rat trap
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works awesome caught two rats .I live across from a orchard so we have rats .
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Failed to work
Would Not Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The trap came without the recommended attractant gel, so I used peanut butter instead, as suggested, but for about a week the trap was just sitting there. A few days later, when I checked it again, the peanut butter was totally gone, as if an animal licked every bit of it, but the trap did not trigger. The funny thing is that when I tried to carefully pick it up, the trap snapped immediately. I cannot imagine that an animal (rat?) was so gen...
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Large pests beware!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This trap was just the size I needed for large rodents around my house and garage. Too big for some moles and small mice. Easy set-up and disposal!
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Good and Sturdy
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like that the trap was much bigger and sturdier than most. The trap was used in a salon in the ceiling and it worked well. We will be able to use the trap a number of times. I will also go out and purchase a few more. The rodents are a bit larger than I have seen in the past. Thanks for the product.
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Great Rat trap
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I personally don,t have rats but my mother in law does. she lives in the city so I got her the tom cat rat trap and within minutes this monster of a rat was caught! If you have rats you must use tom cast mouse trap any else is just toying with them. Highly recommended.
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Finally caught the evasive rat
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had a rat in the attic for about a month and have tried smaller traps to no avail. I tried this trap with a piece of chocolate pushed in to a mound of peanut butter and caught it the first night!
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Made for Rats...Big Rats
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is very sturdy. Caught a 2lb rat. Suggestion: Tie this to something strong like a tree or pipe.
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tomcat Ratliff trap (wooden)
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] it is easy to use great for the price easy 2 remove dead ones great price
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Simple and effective
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In my opinion, snap traps like this are the most reliable solution. Sometimes messy, but usually effective.
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Dangerous Product
Would Not Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product will snap back if not set properly. Not for the eldery you must have strong hands to set it. Also depending on the size of the rat your hands will come into contact with it when trying to release it.
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"Build a better mousetrap."
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The other well known brand was sprung a couple of times without a catch. I don't know why unless this was a very intelligent rodent. We surmised it may even be a squirrel. Set out the Tomcat and the on first night caught a big fruit rat.
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