Mechanical traps are ideal for capturing the occasional "intruder" or as part of a more extensive control program. Tomcat reusable traps set in one easy motion and are safer to use than conventional snap traps. Traps are easy to use and work well along walls, in corners or wherever rodents travel. Place traps perpendicular to walls or other objects. Because rats are neophobic (afraid of "new" things) they may initially be reluctant to run through the trap. Baiting the trap may help entice them into the trap. Has a removable bait cup to allow baiting before the trap is set. Integrated "tie down" feature of the trap lest you affix it to rafters, poles, pipes, and other hard to bait areas where rats travel.