Ideal for trapping chipmunks, squirrels, flying squirrels, weasels and rats.

The Havahart® one door live chipmunk trap has a patented design that assures you of quick. safe catches and releases.  This chipmunk trap's structure helps prevent injuries to you or the animal.

This patented Havahart® one door trap is constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.  Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait.  Its patented design consists of a gravity action door and sensitive trigger to ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal size, eliminating undesired catches.

Solid door and handle guard protect the user during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals.

Humane Live Easy Set Animal Traps from Havahart® - the recognized brand leader in nuisance animal control.

Critter Control

We encourage you to learn a bit about the little critters that surround you and how to control them in the most humane and caring way. Please click on the pictures below to access general facts, suggested control options and more!

Havahart® Recommends the Following
Baits

Use a small plate to place the bait at the end of the live trap.

Suggested chipmunk baits

◊ Prune pits
◊ Un-roasted peanuts 
◊ Corn
◊ Sunflower seeds
◊ Peanut butter
◊ Cereal
◊ Grains

◊ Popcorn

Suggested squirrel baits 

◊ Cereal
◊ Grain 
◊ Nuts (especially peanuts)
◊ Sunflower seeds
◊ Anise oil (a drop or two on bread)
◊ Shelled corn
◊ Apples 
◊ Mixed peanut butter and oatmeal or peanut butter and molasses
◊ Popcorn

◊ One trapper swears by almond extract on bread as bait

Suggested rat baits 

◊ Cheese
◊ Bread 
◊ Birdseed
◊ Peanuts

◊ Peanut butter

Expert's Corner

Animal Trapping Tips

Live animal trapping is an effective animal control alternative that is both humane and earth-friendly.

Whether you are successful in catching a live animal depends on choosing the right bait and location among factors. Havahart® brings you expert tips for first time trapping, inside trapping, outside trapping, and feral cat trapping that will make the task simple! 

First Time Tips  |  Basic Tips  |  Indoor Tips  |  Outdoor Tips

LIVE ANIMALTRAPPING FAQs

          Q:   Why should I buy Havahart® live animal cage traps? 

A:   Havahart® live animal traps are a great purchase – They’re Safe, Easy to Use, and Effective!

       Not all live animal traps are the same.  Listed below are some features that make Havahart the
       leader in live animal trapping:

1.  Havahart® traps are constructed of durable wire mesh, galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.  Most people have their Havahart traps for years and years.   more>>

          Q:   The bait is gone, but the trap is empty. What happened? 

A:   There are a few reasons for this occurence … and it even depends on what trap you are using...

One common possibility is that, the animal was able to lightly grab the bait without touching the trigger.  It’s important to place the bait in an area where the animal is forced to engage the trigger in order to recover the bait.    more>>

          Q:   How far away should I take a live trapped squirrel so that it doesn't return to the house?

A:   It is recommended that you take a squirrel at least 3 miles away and preferably beyond a body of
       water or a major highway.