Hey everyone!
I’ve set multiple rat traps in my garage, but somehow the rats keep avoiding them. In one case, the bait was gone but the trap never triggered.
Why do rats seem so cautious around traps? Is it placement, scent, bait type, or something else entirely?
Would love to hear what adjustments actually made a difference for you.
Rats are naturally cautious of new objects in their environment. Sometimes they need a few days before approaching a trap.
Too much bait can let them grab it without triggering the mechanism.
@BudgetBlake I made that mistake before. Smaller amount worked better for me too.
Placement matters more than people think. Along walls is usually better than open spaces.