Havahart® Medium 1-Door Animal Trap - All Questions

We recommend a large to XL size trap for raccoons.

Thank you for your inquiry. The Havahart® 1078 Medium 1-Door Animal Trap does work for capturing squirrels, but it is on the larger side since it is also designed to handle skunks and rabbits. If you're looking for something more suitable for flying squirrels indoors, the 1078 might be a bit bigger than what you need.

If you prefer a smaller option, I would recommend the Havahart® 1026. It’s more compact and still effective for safely capturing flying squirrels.

Thank you very much for contacting us. It would be our pleasure to assist you.

The model 1083 has a shorter, more compact design with one-handed operation and a sensitivity screw.

and the model 1078 is longer, offers additional protection features, and is also suitable for larger animals like hogs.

Hi, thank you so much for your question! The instructions suggest familiarizing yourself with the trap and letting the rabbits get used to it by placing it where they usually feed, with the doors propped open. Baiting is optional at this stage. It also helps if the rabbits are a bit hungry, so you might pause feeding for a couple of days. Lastly, check with your local Game Commission for proper handling once the animal is caught.

Hi, thank you for reaching us. Please, follow these steps to release a skunk:
Hold a large towel or sheet in front of you, down to your toes, as you walk towards the trap.
Approach a trapped skunk calmly, humming softly as you near the trap in order to avoid startling the animal.
Drop the towel or sheet over the cage once you reach it. Skunks don't like to spray if they can't see their target.
This method can be used not only with skunks, but with all types of animals.

To release a skunk without getting sprayed, move slowly and speak softly to avoid startling it. Cover yourself with a blanket and gently drape another blanket over the trap, as skunks typically won't spray what they can't see. Carefully transport the covered trap at least 10 miles away if local laws permit. The skunk will give a warning—stomping its feet and raising its tail—before it sprays.

Hi, thank you for reaching us. I'm sorry to know that you needed a part for your trap. Unfortunately, we don't sell replacement parts.

Hi, thank you so much for your question. I apologize, but there is no way to make the trap more sensitive.

No — the Model 1078 does not come with the “Easy Set®” feature. That model uses a standard spring-loaded door and manual setup. If you prefer the “Easy Set®” design, you’ll need to choose one of the dedicated Easy-Set models (e.g., model 1085 for a large trap or model 1083 for a small trap).

On the Havahart® Medium 1-Door Animal Trap, the locking mechanism works by setting the door in the open position and engaging the lock rod so the door stays open until an animal enters. The design uses gravity and the trigger plate to hold the door open and then snap it shut when the trap is activated.