Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
IF you MUST trap Rodents, this is the only system I would use. A good friend of mine is using bucket traps with water in them. So, I am gifting this system to him so he can just take them out clean. If you're going to kill something anyway, I highly recommend a quick system that won't leave them suffering. Nothing works better than this, period.
While the idea of a water bucket trap might seem simple, a well-designed kill trap, such as a rat-sized snap trap, offers several advantages in terms of minimizing suffering compared to drowning.
Instantaneous Death vs. Prolonged Suffering: The primary argument for using a properly set kill trap is that it aims for a rapid and, ideally, instantaneous death. A well-designed snap trap is intended to deliver a forceful blow that causes immediate incapacitation and death, typically by crushing the neck or skull. In contrast, drowning can be a protracted and highly distressing experience. Animals trapped in a bucket of water will experience panic, struggle for breath, and suffer from oxygen deprivation over an extended period before succumbing. This prolonged suffering makes drowning a less humane method.
Reliability of Kill Traps: Modern rat snap traps are designed for efficiency and a high success rate when properly baited and placed. When the trap triggers, the mechanism is powerful enough to ensure a quick kill for a small animal like a chipmunk. The effectiveness of a drowning trap can be more variable, as a chipmunk might struggle for a significant amount of time, prolonging its suffering.
It's important to note that any method of lethal control should be implemented with care and consideration. This includes:
Proper Trap Placement: Traps should be placed in locations where chipmunk activity is evident, such as near burrows or along their travel paths. To prevent harm to non-target animals (like pets or beneficial wildlife), traps should be placed in concealed locations, under inverted boxes with small entry holes, or within bait stations designed to only allow access to rodents.
While the idea of trapping a chipmunk in a water bucket might seem like a simple solution, the extended suffering involved makes it a less humane option than a well-placed and effective kill trap, such as a rat-sized snap trap, when lethal control is deemed necessary. The goal, in such cases, should be to achieve the quickest and least painful outcome possible for the animal.
Below are affiliate links to all of the items I use in this video, aside from the 3/4" wood.
1- Brass Hook and Eye latch: amzn.to/3H65E24
2- Glue all joints 100% with Titebond Ultimate Wood Blue "Waterproof"
amzn.to/3UA6De0
3- Hinges (these hinges work better than the ones in this video)
amzn.to/45mKbLz
4- Made 2 Catch RAT traps: amzn.to/4ffqI2W
NOTE lubricate with mineral oil to improve trigger response.
NEXT BEST RAT TRAPS: (Made 2 Catch is no longer available due to rising metal costs) Victor RAT Traps are my #2 recommendation. Sprinkle sunflower seeds all over them, and you'll get fast results. LINK: amzn.to/4wAZkUE
5- Black Oil Sunflower Seeds: amzn.to/45mKYfv
6- Eco Wood treatment for longevity of your wooden trap:
amzn.to/4lPTcTv
7- Pipe Hanger used for placing traps safely: amzn.to/3IHL8FI
WATCH MY ENTIRE PLAYLIST FOR OTHER RODENT TRAP IDEAS.
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#rattrap #voletrap #squirrel #trap #rodent #pestcontrol
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction THE TRAP
00:20 Dimensions and Specs
01:17 Latching Mechanism
01:37 Entrance Size, prevent trap removal
02:00 Best Snap Trap Ever Made
03:20 Best trap arrangement
04:10 How to SET the TRAP
05:00 Pipe Hanger to remove traps
06:02 Best Bait Placement
IF you MUST trap Rodents, this is the only system I would use. A good friend of mine is using bucket traps with water in them. So, I am gifting this system to him so he can just take them out clean. If you're going to kill something anyway, I highly recommend a quick system that won't leave them suffering. Nothing works better than this, period.
While the idea of a water bucket trap might seem simple, a well-designed kill trap, such as a rat-sized snap trap, offers several advantages in terms of minimizing suffering compared to drowning.
Instantaneous Death vs. Prolonged Suffering: The primary argument for using a properly set kill trap is that it aims for a rapid and, ideally, instantaneous death. A well-designed snap trap is intended to deliver a forceful blow that causes immediate incapacitation and death, typically by crushing the neck or skull. In contrast, drowning can be a protracted and highly distressing experience. Animals trapped in a bucket of water will experience panic, struggle for breath, and suffer from oxygen deprivation over an extended period before succumbing. This prolonged suffering makes drowning a less humane method.
Reliability of Kill Traps: Modern rat snap traps are designed for efficiency and a high success rate when properly baited and placed. When the trap triggers, the mechanism is powerful enough to ensure a quick kill for a small animal like a chipmunk. The effectiveness of a drowning trap can be more variable, as a chipmunk might struggle for a significant amount of time, prolonging its suffering.
It's important to note that any method of lethal control should be implemented with care and consideration. This includes:
Proper Trap Placement: Traps should be placed in locations where chipmunk activity is evident, such as near burrows or along their travel paths. To prevent harm to non-target animals (like pets or beneficial wildlife), traps should be placed in concealed locations, under inverted boxes with small entry holes, or within bait stations designed to only allow access to rodents.
While the idea of trapping a chipmunk in a water bucket might seem like a simple solution, the extended suffering involved makes it a less humane option than a well-placed and effective kill trap, such as a rat-sized snap trap, when lethal control is deemed necessary. The goal, in such cases, should be to achieve the quickest and least painful outcome possible for the animal.
Below are affiliate links to all of the items I use in this video, aside from the 3/4" wood.
1- Brass Hook and Eye latch: amzn.to/3H65E24
2- Glue all joints 100% with Titebond Ultimate Wood Blue "Waterproof"
amzn.to/3UA6De0
3- Hinges (these hinges work better than the ones in this video)
amzn.to/45mKbLz
4- Made 2 Catch RAT traps: amzn.to/4ffqI2W
NOTE lubricate with mineral oil to improve trigger response.
NEXT BEST RAT TRAPS: (Made 2 Catch is no longer available due to rising metal costs) Victor RAT Traps are my #2 recommendation. Sprinkle sunflower seeds all over them, and you'll get fast results. LINK: amzn.to/4wAZkUE
5- Black Oil Sunflower Seeds: amzn.to/45mKYfv
6- Eco Wood treatment for longevity of your wooden trap:
amzn.to/4lPTcTv
7- Pipe Hanger used for placing traps safely: amzn.to/3IHL8FI
WATCH MY ENTIRE PLAYLIST FOR OTHER RODENT TRAP IDEAS.
I invite you to support our veterans, every little bit counts:
hivesforheroes.org
Join the conversation, The Way To Bee Fellowship:
facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702
Listen to The Way To Bee Podcast while you work:
frederickdunn.podbean.com
This channel is always FREE, but many viewers have asked how they can support my work.
Here is my Patreon Page: (All donations go directly into the content you see here.) Thank you! patreon.com/user?u=27025526
Yes, I do have shirts, coffee cups, and canvas bags that I branded and designed with The Way To Bee.
If there is something you want but don't see, please let me know and I may custom-design something new. :)
freds-fine-products.creator-spring.com
#rattrap #voletrap #squirrel #trap #rodent #pestcontrol
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction THE TRAP
00:20 Dimensions and Specs
01:17 Latching Mechanism
01:37 Entrance Size, prevent trap removal
02:00 Best Snap Trap Ever Made
03:20 Best trap arrangement
04:10 How to SET the TRAP
05:00 Pipe Hanger to remove traps
06:02 Best Bait Placement
