Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap
$39.99
Model
1026
Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap
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- Designed for humane catch & release of squirrels, weasels, chipmunks, and similarly sized animals
- Safety Shield protects users from animal contact so it’s safer for you and them
- Comfort Grip handle and lightweight design allows for easy carrying
- Sturdy galvanized wire mesh resists damage and rust
- Made in USA (with global components)
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Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap
The Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap is the latest animal-trapping innovation from the #1 brand used by professionals. But you don’t have to be a pro to use this trap. Its simple design allows trappers of all experience levels to catch and release squirrels, weasels, chipmunks, and similarly sized nuisance animals humanely and safely.
Designed by Professionals
The Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap is designed by trapping experts to be effective, reliable, and durable. It is carefully constructed with a fine-tuned trip plate that specifically targets small nuisance animals. This is combined with a powerful spring-loaded door to ensure quick, secure captures. Meanwhile, the ergonomic Comfort Grip handle and lightweight design allow for easy carrying.
Safe for You & Animals
The Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap has several features that help keep it safe for you and the animal you're relocating. For you, this trap comes equipped with a solid door and sturdy plastic Safety Shield to protect users from direct contact with the trapped animal. For the animal, a strong door lock keeps animals securely in the cage, while smooth, rolled internal edges prevent anxious critters from injuring themselves.
Built to Last
The Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap is constructed of sturdy plastic and galvanized wire mesh to resist rust, corrosion, and damage from animals to offer reliable performance in outdoor conditions. A solid door and steel reinforcements add to the durability of the trap, ensuring an even longer trap life.
Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap Product Details
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
| Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap | |
|---|---|
| Model # | 1026 |
| Dimensions | 17.75” x 6.88” x 6.5” |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Door Type | Spring-loaded |
| Best Used For | Squirrels, weasels, chipmunks, and similarly sized animals |
| Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap | |
|---|---|
| Model # | 1026 |
| Dimensions | 17.75” x 6.88” x 5.5” |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Door Type | Spring-loaded |
| Best Used For | Squirrels, weasels, chipmunks, and similarly sized animals |
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Just not a good trap.
Dec 28, 2025
Just not a good trap.
I've always had a Havahart trap or two in the garage to fend off the invasions of squirrels and chipmunks into the house. But this one simply does not work. The plastic was the first hint that quality took a nose dive. It seems that, due to the wobbly nature of the design, either the the arm or the door gets caught, and the trap doesn't close. Every morning the bait is gone, the door is jammed, and the chipmunk has free run of the house.
Please, please, please.... bring back the old designs.
Response from Admin
Dec 29, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t work as expected. The door and trigger mechanism are designed to move freely, so issues like the door catching or not closing properly aren’t typical.
To help improve performance, make sure the trap is placed on a flat, stable surface and that the trigger arm and door move smoothly without rubbing or obstruction. Using a small amount of bait placed behind the trigger plate can also help ensure proper activation.
I can forgive the fact ...
Dec 7, 2025
I can forgive the fact the trigger rod falls off very easily, what I can't forgive is that Havahart doesn't sell replacement parts on its website given the fact that it s a known issue. I guess forcing people to spend $40 for a new trap because of a 50 cent part is a good (albeit very scumbaggish) way to generate sales....
Response from Admin
Dec 8, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. We’re sorry for the trouble with the trigger bar. A common issue we’ve identified with model #1026 is that the trigger bar can come loose if it isn’t pushed firmly enough into the plastic during setup. Making sure it is fully seated helps keep it secure when the trap is triggered.
WHY IS THIS THING PLASTIC?!
Oct 29, 2025
0 stars!
We bought this trap at ACE Hardware a couple days ago and pulling it out of the box I couldn't believe that part of the trap was made from plastic! Not a good sign, but we figured we'd try it. This thing is so shoddily made. The leg gets stuck on the cage so the door doesn't close -- goodbye squirrel! Also, we're in Arizona and this thing wouldn't last a summer with our sun. Definitely returning. So disappointing that a brand that used to have quality is sliding.
Response from Admin
Nov 4, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. The trap should close smoothly and securely once triggered. In some cases, misalignment during setup or debris near the door can cause it to stick. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-542-8242 for assistance under our product guarantee. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 7 PM EST.
Trap didn't close. Pack rat still free
Oct 23, 2025
I picked up this trap at Lowes and took it up to our cabin to catch a pack rat. I set the trap on the roof where I know it visits every night. In the morning, the trap was still open but the bait was gone. When he tripped the the trap, the two metal parts hooked each other not allowing the door to close. It was my last opportunity to catch him. He'll be free all winter. I hope he doesn't figure out how to get inside.
Response from Admin
Oct 24, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. The trigger bar should move freely when pushed firmly into the plastic fitting during setup, which helps prevent it from catching on the wire frame. Placing the bait toward the far end of the trap can also help ensure the animal enters fully before activation. If you plan to reset the trap in the future, these adjustments may improve success.
Just say No
Oct 23, 2025
Bought this and it just doesn't work. Terrible construction, nonfunctioning.
I have had the Havahart 0745 Chipmunk Trap for 20 years and it finally lost the tab. Worked great. Replaced it with this model and it just doesn't work. The lever is too hard to push so the weight of the chipmunk and even heavy squirrels can't set it off. Just junk.
Response from Admin
Oct 23, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. The trigger bar should move smoothly when positioned correctly, and pushing the bar firmly into the plastic fitting during setup helps ensure proper sensitivity. Making sure the trap is level and centered over an active tunnel or pathway can also help smaller animals apply enough pressure to activate it. Your feedback will be shared with our product team as we continue improving performance and ease of use.
We have several older & ...
Oct 21, 2025
We have several older & larger all metal Havahart traps that we have had for years & they are well made & very effective .Recently we needed a smaller trap to catch a pack rat living in our barn . We purchased a small animal , single door trap & I was surprised to see half of the trap was made of plastic . The trigger rod comes in 2 pieces with a plastic clip to hold it together . My first thought is how long until part of the trigger rod gets lost & second thought was how long until the plastic clip that holds the rod together breaks ?? I set up the trap & manually triggered it , first time the trigger rod got hung up on the plastic on the side of the trap & door didn't lock closed , second try the plastic clip that connects the trigger rod fell off . Hope you didn't pay someone a lot of money to redesign this trap for you , if you did they must have laughed all the way to the bank . We are returning this trap to the store where we purchased it ...
Response from Admin
Oct 22, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. The new design includes plastic components to reduce weight and simplify setup, but they should still provide reliable performance. Ensure the trigger bar is pushed firmly into the plastic fitting during assembly to prevent it from loosening or jamming. We understand your frustration and appreciate your detailed feedback—it will be shared with our product team for continued improvement.
Havahart has a heart!
Oct 18, 2025
Havahart has a heart! Many people complained about losing the trigger rod, rendering their trap useless, and they made that clear in their reviews. I was one of them...got excited that the trap worked well and captured the squirrel that was invading my attic, but in my elation, I did not pay attention to the trigger rod and it must have fallen off somewhere in the woods during the squirrel releasing process. The company is aware of this flaw and is working to correct it. In the meantime PAY ATTENTION to the rod! I found that the trap otherwise worked fine, caught the little invader the first time I set it. Havahart is sending me a replacement trap, free of charge.
What happened to the old ...
Oct 14, 2025
What happened to the old 0745. The trap with the folding door. That was the best trap ever made. Lost the arm on this trap and now it is useless.
Response from Admin
Oct 17, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. We understand how frustrating it can be to lose the arming rod. The previous folding-door design was indeed popular, and we appreciate your feedback on it. For this model, ensuring the trigger bar is pushed firmly into the plastic fitting during setup helps prevent it from coming loose. If you continue to have trouble with the trap, please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-584-2867, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET, for further assistance.
Zero out of 5 stars!
Oct 3, 2025
Zero out of 5 stars!
The design is defective!
I found problems during testing, before adding bait.
The trip rod catches on the cage, preventing the door from closing.
As designed, the trip rod is caught by the bait tray handle when an animal steps on the front of the tray. This prevents the door from closing.
When the tray is tripped from the rear, the trip rod tip gets caught in the cage screen, preventing the door from closing.
Response from Admin
Oct 16, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap. It sounds like the trip rod may not be seated correctly, which can cause it to catch on the cage or bait tray handle. The rod should be pushed firmly into the plastic fitting to ensure smooth movement when triggered. This setup step helps prevent the door from getting stuck when activated. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-584-2867, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET, so we can provide detailed setup guidance or assist further.
Lost arming rod renders the ...
Oct 3, 2025
Lost arming rod renders the trap useless! ....model...1026 Since you have many reviews about this, I can only assume you don't care..
Response from Admin
Oct 16, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® Small 1-Door Live Animal Trap, model 1026. We understand how frustrating it is to lose the arming rod. Our team has identified that this issue can occur if the trigger bar isn’t pushed firmly enough into the plastic during setup. Ensuring a secure connection can help prevent the bar from coming loose when the trap is triggered. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-584-2867, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET, so we can assist with additional setup guidance and further assist you.
Q&A
Do you sell parts for this? Specifically the separate rod on the outside that connects the trap door to the lever on the plate.
Question by: Paul on Nov 11, 2024, 11:10 AM
Unfortunately, parts are not available for our traps
Answer by: Victor (Admin) on Nov 11, 2024, 4:34 PM
I need a replacement part. The trip arm
Question by: Jeff Naples on May 26, 2025, 9:36 PM
Thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not carry replacement parts for the trip arm at this time. We understand how important it is to keep your equipment in working order, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Answer by: Kimberly (Admin) on May 28, 2025, 8:22 AM
I BOUGHT A TRAP AND IT IS MISSING THE ARM THAT MAKES THE TRAP WORK. IT WAS NOT IN THE BOX WHEN I OPENED IT. HOW CAN I FIX THIS ISSUE?
Question by: THERESA on Jul 1, 2025, 3:20 PM
Thank you for reaching us. I'm sorry about the missing part. Please give us a call at 1-855-542-8242, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 7 pm EST to get a replacement.
Answer by: Guillermo (Admin) on Jul 2, 2025, 3:07 PM
Could you tell me how the hinged door is going inside?, it has a spring that I don't know how it goes, a chipmunk disassembled it and I need to reassemble it, thank you very much!!!! If you have an image, it would be better, thank you very much!! i´m from Mexico.
Question by: Fernando Campos Soto on Oct 20, 2024, 7:32 PM
If traps are damaged, it is our recommendation that the trap be replaced so it does not unintentionally injure future catches. Images are available on our website.
Answer by: Kristen on Oct 23, 2024, 11:28 AM
How do you set up he 1026 trap
Question by: Sandra mueller on Apr 8, 2024, 1:05 PM
Please follow the steps below to set this trap -
1. Turn the Door Lock to the open position.
2. Holding the door open, place the bait behind the Trip Plate.
3. Remove the Trigger Rod from the top of the trap. Attach the plastic end to the Trigger Rod Connection.
4. Press down on the assembled Trigger Rod. Meanwhile, lift the Trip Plate Trigger and gently position the flat end of the Trigger Rod under the Trip Plate Trigger so the door is held open and the Trip Plate is level.
5. Close the Door Lock by resting it on top of the door.
Feel free to give us a call at 855-542-8242 for further assistance if needed, we're happy to help!
1. Turn the Door Lock to the open position.
2. Holding the door open, place the bait behind the Trip Plate.
3. Remove the Trigger Rod from the top of the trap. Attach the plastic end to the Trigger Rod Connection.
4. Press down on the assembled Trigger Rod. Meanwhile, lift the Trip Plate Trigger and gently position the flat end of the Trigger Rod under the Trip Plate Trigger so the door is held open and the Trip Plate is level.
5. Close the Door Lock by resting it on top of the door.
Feel free to give us a call at 855-542-8242 for further assistance if needed, we're happy to help!
Answer by: Rachel Williams (Admin) on Apr 9, 2024, 8:23 AM
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