Hey everyone!
I’m setting up rat traps for the first time and realized I’m not totally sure about the best placement. I’ve heard that putting them in the wrong spot can make them useless.
Should traps go along walls, behind appliances, in the attic, or near entry points? I don’t want to just scatter them randomly and hope for the best.
For those who’ve successfully dealt with rats indoors, where did trap placement make the biggest difference?
Always along walls. Rats rarely cross open spaces if they can avoid it.
Behind appliances in kitchens worked best for me. That’s where we found droppings.
Attics and garages are common travel routes. Just make sure you can check them easily.
@TrapMaster2020 100% agree. Perimeter placement caught way more than center-of-room traps.
Near entry points is key. If you block their path, you increase your chances fast.
I had the most success placing traps perpendicular to the wall, bait facing inward.
@SealItSam Did you seal first or trap first? I’ve heard mixed advice on timing.
Place them where you’ve actually seen signs—don’t guess. Droppings and rub marks tell the story.
Multiple traps close together can work better than spreading them too far apart.
Just make sure traps are out of reach of kids and pets. Placement matters for safety too.