The Ratinator™ by Rugged Ranch
The Ratinator™ is a humane live trap. No more poison.
The Ratinator™ by Rugged Ranch is a unique, multi-catch live rat trap designed to capture up to 21 rats in a single setting when used with the included pre-baiting instructions. Its one-way door system helps prevent captured rats from escaping, while the included plastic basin makes transport more convenient. It captures rats alive without the use of poison, glue boards, or snap traps and is part of the Rugged Ranch family of multi-catch traps, which has been manufactured and sold for over 20 years.
Features:
- Multi-catch live trap holds up to 21 rats in one setting
- Captures rats alive without poison, glue boards, or snap traps
- One-way door system helps prevent captured rats from escaping
- Durable galvanized steel construction for indoor and outdoor use
- Includes plastic basin for convenient transport
- Suitable for homes, barns, attics, basements, garages, farms, and commercial buildings
- Pre-assembled and ready to use with no tools required
- Includes printed instructions with pre-baiting guidance and bait recommendations
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)
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Choose your location: Place on a flat, level surface along walls, fence lines, or areas with visible rat activity (droppings, gnaw marks, runways).
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Pre-bait (critical step): Tie the trap doors open so they stay 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.
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Set the trap: Once you see bait is being eaten regularly, untie the doors and bait heavily in the evening. The one-way doors will now close behind entering rats.
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Check daily: Check the trap each morning. Use the easy-removal door to relocate captured rats far from your property.
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 doors 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.
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 galvanized 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, fully assembled and ready to use. Includes printed instruction sheet with pre-baiting guide and preferred bait recommendations. No tools or assembly required.
Dimensions:
25" L x 15" W x 6.5" H. Weighs 8.85 lbs.
