WCS™ Tube Trap™ - Rust Resistant

I've had the tube trap for about two weeks. I ordered the trap to get rid of the squirrels that have cost me about $900 is repairs for chewing on the wiring under my pickup. I've placed the baited trap in four different locations around my yard. So far, it hasn't caught any squirrels, but then, since the trap arrived, I haven't seen any squirrels. They must have been frightened and moved on to the neighbors' vehicles. The trap arrived promptly after ordering, is relatively easy to set, and seems to be well constructed.

Followed advice and info from other reviewers and mounted to 2x4 which helps A LOT in setting and controlling the set up. It DOES make the trap more stable though and a little harder for the squirrels to set off, especially smaller ones. Followed the advice on opening up the trigger pan a little, also smoothed the edge with a file. Didn't loosen the bolt (yet) but did put a drop of silicon spray on it). You really do have to set it with a "hair trigger" but the spring tension is so strong it will not go off unless the pan is disturbed. Seems to work best when pan is tilted just a little bit up-hill (i.e. trigger mech downhill) which increases the leverage on the pan. Have had only 100% kills. Fast. Clean.

I'm a little surprised by how well this works because so many traps don't deliver. I've tried live traps, but who really wants a caged squirrel on their hands? In my state, it's illegal to relocate gray squirrels, so the live traps are pretty useless. I've tried the Good Nature A24, which was completely ineffective at luring squirrels, even though the same bait was used in other traps successfully. I've also used the Squirrelinator trap, which does a fair job, but it's a lot of work to give the guests a bath, remove them, and then get it all set up again for the next guest. This trap is much less work and I think it's the best out of all the traps I've tried. I will say that I do find it very difficult to set. I'm not a big burly guy who can crack walnuts with a quick hand grip. I'm a fat old lady with a yard full of squirrels who ends up holding the spring down with one foot after wrestling it into position and then trying to get the teeney little clasps into position even though they're probably mashed into the dirt because I'm stepping on the spring. I can't even imagine what kind of strength or yoga position is needed to reset this trap when it's on a tree or pole. But the fact is, it's helping me with my squirrel problem. I know some of them don't die instantly, which would probably bother me a bit if I didn't hate them so much. Sometimes they have time to wrap their arms around the spring, which makes them tough to get out later. But I do recommend it. It gets the job done.

This has been a good company to deal with. Shipping could not have been faster. Customer service has been a joy to work with. No support tickets to fill out no punching through the key pad to get where you want to go just knowledgeable people answering your questions. The more I have fiddled with the trap the easier it has become to setup. Setting the trigger is crucial and is no longer difficult.

Caught my first squirrel in this trap (Rust Resistant) today - just 4 days after installing the trap. I just placed few peanuts dipped into peanut butter inside the trap and it worked great. It was very easy to remove the rodent and reset the trap. I attached the trap to my fence using the small holes.

I bought the galvanized version. Very well made trap. Mounting holes are there if you need them. I'll use a hole for a anchoring wire or cable. I look forward to using it this spring. I may get the setting tool for it, I'll see how easy I can set the very strong spring first. I think the price is fair as well.

Hello, Excellent Trap, we have Eastern Grey squirrels here, an invasive species you must kill if you trap. OK. BUT, your video on the right says to set the trap, with safety on, then bait. NO NO NO. Bait the pan BEFORE you engage the spring. It is unwise to trust your safety was correctly set and will hold 100% of the time. Compare to gun safety rules. You never, ever, clean or look down the barrel of a loaded gun. Same thing here. This should be changed in the video

Have not had a time to use the traps but they arrived fast with no damage. My inspection of the traps revealed good quality, strong springs I have no doubts it will do what it's designed to do. Maybe next year I can enjoy the fruits of my labor not the squirrels.

I have enjoyed hunting these pesky varmints that love digging up my wife's flower bulbs. I found it easier to bait first, then put on heavy gloves to make it easier to pull the bar back. You can make it more sensitive by pushing the hold just far enough to hold the bottom latch. I wonder if I can catch rabbits with this tube trap?

Have caught over 20 squirrels in the last two weeks (got 5 in one day with two traps). Use mixed nuts as bait, which works better than no bait. Do tie the trap down if using in a more open area. I lost one trap as a result of a coyote stealing it (with squirrel inside) and never did find it. This trap works much better than the cage type trap.