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Havahart® Easy Set® Small 1-Door Animal Trap
$45.69
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- Best Used For: rabbits, skunks, squirrels, and weasels
- Patented Easy Set® Design – set & release with one hand
- Large, comfortable handle ensures easy carrying
- Galvanized steel mesh with smooth, rolled edges protect animals from injury
- Spring-loaded door lock prevents animals from escaping
- Sensitivity screw allowing to tailor the trap to a target animal
- Includes 1 trap
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Trapping Has Never Been Easier
Trapping has never been more simple than with Havahart® Easy Set® traps. Patented technology allows you to set your trap with just one hand, and let critters go without ever touching the door. Plus, updated sturdy hardware provides additional comfort and durability to this simple rabbit trap.
Set and Release with One Hand
Set this animal trap in just 1 simple step. Just pull on the patented Easy Set® lever to lock open the door, and it's ready for a catch. Best of all, the lever also allows you to release the animal while standing away from the trap, clear of the animal's escape path.
Watch more videos: Releasing Animals Safely » | How To Trap » | How To Bait »
Enlarged Hand Guard and Carrying Handle Protect You
An enlarged steel plate covers the entire width of the top of the trap, protecting your hand from contact with the animal, and the updated, rigid plastic carrying handle makes the handling experience even more comfortable for you.
Rolled Metal Edges Protect the Animal
Like other Havahart® traps, this one is constructed of one-piece wire mesh, galvanized for resistance to rust and corrosion. And edges are polished smooth to protect the animal from injuring itself during transport or as it struggles to escape.
No-Escape Door Locks Give You Peace of Mind
The tight spring-loaded door features an updated door lock with added reinforcements, making your trap more escape-proof than ever.
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| Model # | 0745 | 1020 | 1083 | 1025 |
| Trap Length | 17 in | 10 in | 17 in | 18 in |
| Trap Opening (w x h) | 6 x 6 in | 3 x 3 in | 7 x 7 in | 5 x 5 in |
| # of Doors | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Set as 1- or 2-Door Trap | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Easy Set® 1-Step Set & Release | ✔ | |||
| Enlarged Handle Guard | ✔ | |||
| Galvanized Steel | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.govwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
| Havahart® Small 1-Door Easy Set® Trap | |
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| Model # | 1083 |
| Dimensions | 17” x 7” x 7” |
| Weight | 4.7 lb |
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| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Door Type | Spring-loaded |
| Setting Mechanism | 1-Step Easy Set® Lever |
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Customer Reviews
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Featured review(s)
Works Well & Easy To Set!
Apr 26, 2019
This trap works extremely well! Used it to catch and relocate a bunch of nuisance squirrels from my yard..caught 5 just in the first 2 days! It is so easy to use..no fidgeting to set it, just pull the handle back on the top. I tied a peanut in the shell with a twisty tie behind the trip plate just in case the trap wasn't as sensitive. This way when they struggle with the nut, it would trip the plate. I spread a bit of peanut butter on the peanut and placed some sunflower seeds inside the trap and outside the entrance. Worked like a charm every time!
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This product is easy to set and to release the captured squirrels.
May 12, 2026
This product is easy to set and works well. The adjustable sensitivity feature is great. The suggestions on how to introduce the trap to the squirrels was very helpful. In the first week, I caught two squirrels. This morning, I saw another squirrel on our deck and have put the trap out again to catch that one.
This is a great product ...
May 11, 2026
This is a great product - starting using it yesterday afternoon and have already captured 8 squirrels and relocated them to a nature preserve. They were creating havoc with our 20+ hanging baskets. Hopefully the relocation and using repellent spray will help with keeping our baskets intact. Thanks for a great product that’s so easy to operate.
The company is totally grand...
Apr 9, 2026
The company is totally grand...they replaced a trap without any questions as I had it just days and lost a part on it, the little lever to hold the door shut. Immediately with no questions asked a new trap appeared from shipping and I managed to catch the little critter and re-home them! Great company!!!!! Thank you. I now own 3 different sizes of their traps.
The trap spring isn’t strong ...
Apr 8, 2026
The trap spring isn’t strong enough. Have set it 3 times but each time the animal escapes because the spring isn’t fast or strong enough. Very disappointed.
Response from Admin
Apr 20, 2026
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the trap. When an animal is able to escape, it’s often related to sensitivity or setup adjustments rather than the spring strength itself. Ensuring the trap is placed on a flat, stable surface and that the trigger is properly set can help improve performance.
In the as-delivered configuration, the product I received is useless. I will keep trying.
Apr 2, 2026
The trigger mechanism is way too senstive in the as-delivered configuration. If the trigger is set before placing, it is very difficult to set the trap down without triggering it. It is very often triggered by the squirrel sniffing around the trap before trying to enter. If the sauirrel bumps the trap slightly when entereing, it triggers way before the squirrel has gotten in far enough for the door to latch. Even small song birds are triggering it. After two weeks of use, it has only successfully caught one squirrel with multiple failures a day. I made a small temporary modification today to try to de-sensitisize the trigger.
Response from Admin
Apr 10, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve experienced.
We did want to let you know that this trap includes a sensitivity adjustment screw, which allows you to tune how easily the trigger is activated. If the trap is going off too easily, slightly adjusting this screw can help reduce sensitivity and improve performance.
For safety and reliability, we generally don’t recommend modifying the trap, as this can affect performance in unintended ways.
Your feedback about the trigger sensitivity and premature activation is very helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass it along to our product team for further review and improvement.
I had an infestation of ...
Mar 13, 2026
I had an infestation of squirrels and was at my wits end on how to get rid of them. I wound up purchasing two on February 9, and they worked so well, I ordered two more on February 18. To date, I have caught 21 squirrels, and 3 rabbits(unintentionally). I can't say enough about these traps. Excellent product.
If I could give 0 ...
Mar 10, 2026
If I could give 0 stars I would! I lost the trigger arm for my trap, and the company offers no replacement parts!! Absolutely the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced! Do not buy from this company!!! Don’t believe their response in that you can call them…the person only kept saying they don’t offer replacement parts. What a joke!
Response from Admin
Mar 23, 2026
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it is to misplace a key component like the trigger arm.
At this time, replacement parts are not available, and we recognize that this may be disappointing. Your feedback is important and will be shared with our team as we continue to evaluate ways to improve our products and overall customer experience.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Terrible company.
Dec 10, 2025
Terrible company. It doesn't support its products (see comments for $39.99 trap)
Q&A
What are the dimensions of the cage mesh? 1/4 x 1/4, 3/8x3/8 or w/s x 1/2?
Question by: Andrew Reagan on Mar 15, 2025, 5:37 PM
Mesh openings are 1 inch by 1 inch.
Answer by: Jose (Admin) on Mar 17, 2025, 10:24 AM
I just purchased the havahart small 1-door trap and cannot get the trigger rod to hold its position it continually either releases the door too soon or when the bait is eaten off the trip plate the door does not release/close at all how can I correct this to be able to get the trap to work properly. So far am really disappointed that I have a trap that does not work properly
Question by: Dave Christopherson on Jul 10, 2025, 3:08 PM
Hi, thank you for reaching us. I'm sorry that your trap is not working as expected. Please give us a call at 1-855-542-8242, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 7 pm EST. One of our agents would be more than glad to assist you.
Answer by: Guillermo (Admin) on Jul 10, 2025, 4:57 PM
I have had 2 of your model 1083. They work great except that the easy set cable rusts and breaks in less than 2.5 years. I have to use this outdoors. Can you recommend something to put on the cable to prevent rusting?
Question by: Richard S on Aug 18, 2025, 9:59 AM
Thank you very much for contacting us. It would be our pleasure to assist you. For model 1083, we recommend cleaning the cable frequently to help prevent dust and debris from building up, as this will allow it to last longer in outdoor conditions. Regular maintenance is the best way to minimize rusting and keep the trap in good working condition.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Aug 18, 2025, 1:29 PM
I am familiar with the1083 live squirrel trap. Have caught many squirrels. Now it will not set. The door will not stay up Suggestions?
Question by: Judith Biggar on May 2, 2023, 8:15 AM
We are sorry to hear about this! The trap is covered by a one-year warranty. Please feel free to contact us directly for assistance if you are within the warranty period.
Answer by: Susan (Admin) on May 8, 2023, 1:55 PM
how to adjust sensitivity of plate - squirrel just eats and leaves easily. door stays open.
Question by: judith haden on Jul 29, 2025, 9:53 AM
To improve your trap's effectiveness and ensure the door closes on squirrels, focus on bait placement and type:
* Use sticky bait: Spread peanut butter or molasses directly onto the trigger plate.
* Combine with dry bait: Stick larger dry baits (like unshelled peanuts) to the sticky substance on the plate.
* Proper positioning: Place bait so squirrels must fully step on the trigger plate to reach it.
* Use sticky bait: Spread peanut butter or molasses directly onto the trigger plate.
* Combine with dry bait: Stick larger dry baits (like unshelled peanuts) to the sticky substance on the plate.
* Proper positioning: Place bait so squirrels must fully step on the trigger plate to reach it.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Jul 29, 2025, 10:30 AM
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