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product_id: 48335194
title: "The Big Cheese® Ultra Power® Live Animal Trap – Humane Catch-Alive Cage for Squirrels & Small Animals | Heavy-Duty Steel Construction | Ready-to-Use Trap with Spring-Loaded Door"
brand: "the big cheese"
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# Spacious 36x14x16 cm cage Fast spring-loaded self-locking door Heavy-duty alloy steel build The Big Cheese® Ultra Power® Live Animal Trap – Humane Catch-Alive Cage for Squirrels & Small Animals | Heavy-Duty Steel Construction | Ready-to-Use Trap with Spring-Loaded Door

**Brand:** the big cheese
**Price:** 52416CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐭 Trap smart, live free — the humane way to reclaim your space!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Big Cheese® Ultra Power® Live Animal Trap – Humane Catch-Alive Cage for Squirrels & Small Animals | Heavy-Duty Steel Construction | Ready-to-Use Trap with Spring-Loaded Door by the big cheese
- **How much does it cost?** 52416CFA with free shipping
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## Best For

- the big cheese enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the big cheese brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Capacity:** Spacious design captures up to 5 rats per setting, maximizing your pest control efforts with minimal resets.
- • **Trusted Expertise:** Backed by 30+ years of rodent control mastery from The Big Cheese, the pros’ choice for ultra power pest management.
- • **Swift & Humane Capture:** Spring-loaded, self-locking door ensures quick, injury-free trapping—because efficiency meets ethics.
- • **User-Friendly Operation:** Simple setup with a secure handle for safe transport—no more fumbling or risky releases.
- • **Professional-Grade Durability:** Crafted from galvanised alloy steel to withstand relentless rodent resistance and outdoor elements.

## Overview

The Big Cheese Rat Cage Trap is a professional-grade, humane live-catch solution designed for effective rodent control. Built with durable galvanised alloy steel and featuring a responsive spring-loaded self-locking door, it safely captures up to five rats per setting without harm. Its spacious 36x14x16 cm design and ergonomic handle make setup and transport effortless. Trusted by experts for over 30 years, this trap delivers reliable, ethical pest management for indoor and controlled outdoor use.

## Description

From the manufacturer

Review: Caught a big fat rat - Bought as I unwittingly attracted (at least) a pair of rats to the garden by feeding the birds. The trap seems fiddly to set but is “easy when you know how”, I recommend playing around with it a bit first. Left out with the door closed for a few days so the rat(s) got used to it, also covered the sides so it was dark in there. I used peanut butter for bait. The first time it was a big dry blob which was snatched without triggering the mechanism. Next time I made it more runny with extra veg oil and smeared it on. It’s difficult to add the bait as you’d have to stick your hand right inside, so I used a wooden skewer like a paint brush. Worked a treat, caught a big fat male. The trap is sturdy, he panicked when he saw me and did his best to get out but didn’t succeed. He was kindly moved on with a stash of food so he’s less motivated to come back. On my next attempt I found the door closed and the bait gone. I realised the holes in the cage are not small enough to exclude mice so they could come and go as they please! I’ll try again tonight to catch Mrs Rat. This trap has its flaws, but I’m giving it 5 stars as I was very pleased to catch one unharmed.
Review: No guarantee to keep rodent trapped - I've had these a couple of weeks now and the results have been very hit and miss. They are strong and robust traps and will withstand any weather. I have had issues with them though. After following various suggestions on what type of bait to use, we finally got the rat interested in a bit of sausage roll. The trap was set and placed near the rat run and before long we had a big rat sniffing around the cage. We watched nervously as the rat finally made its way into the trap. BUT... to our amazement, the rat walked straight up the triggering tread plate to the far side where the sausage roll was. The rat was firmly on the tread plate with all 4 feet at this point and still it didn't trigger the cage to shut. Then the rat picked up the sausage roll, calmy turned around and walked out of the cage without it triggering. To say we were annoyed is an understatement. So I did a bit more research and someone suggested using peanut butter as bait - which could be stuck to the tread plate and therefore more difficult for the rodent to pick up and walk off with. This also encourages the rat to walk about on the tread plate giving it more chance to trigger the door. First lot of peanut butter we used and 10 minutes later the rat reappeared. This time it did exactly the same but as it stood trying to eat and move the peanut butter, the treadplate triggered the door and it was game over for the rat. We have since caught a further 5 (this is thanks to our nuisance neighbour who persistently throws bread onto their lawn to feed birds but is a bigger draw for rats!). This morning though, after re baiting the trap last night, we opened the curtains to see yet another rat in the trap. I quickly got dressed to go out and remove the rat but was amazed to find that it had escaped. It had somehow managed to dig at the soil beneath the trap and then escaped throught the mesh. This is the only way it could have escaped as the door was still firmly shut tight and it's escape path underneath was obvious. So to summarise - these traps can be effective if you use the right bait, and I fully recommend peanut butter. However, the mesh could do with having smaller gaps to avoid smaller rats escaping.

## Features

- PROFESSIONAL-GRADE RAT TRAP – This rat trap cage effectively controls rat infestations. This live-catch squirrel trap captures rodents and small animals such as squirrels and mink. Easy to use, the rat catcher is a simple yet powerful solution for small animal control without causing harm
- QUICK AND SECURE – Featuring a highly responsive, spring-loaded, self-locking cage door, this rat trap cage ensures fast and humane captures without injury. The simple setting mechanism allows for hassle-free operation, making the rat trap suitable for placement in a variety of locations
- LONG-LASTING CONSTRUCTION – Built to withstand the most demanding conditions, these heavy-duty humane rat traps are constructed with galvanised mesh for enhanced durability. Machine-finished with no sharp edges, it ensures the safety of both the trapped animals and users
- EASY TO USE – This spacious rat trap box measures 36cm x 14cm x 16cm and can capture up to 5 rats in a single setting. Use it with The Big Cheese Mouse & Rat Attractant (STV163, sold separately) for optimal results. Designed for humane trapping, the carrier handle allows for safe transportation
- ULTRA POWER RODENT CONTROL - Our high-performance Ultra Power products from The Big Cheese will deliver effective results every time - just like the professionals use. As experts in rodent control for over 30 years, you can trust us to take care of your pest problems

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000QVSCH6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,249 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 568 in Rodent Control |
| Brand | The Big Cheese |
| Brand Name | The Big Cheese |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 5,156 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05036200120755 |
| Included Components | TBC RAT CAGE TRAP STV075 |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 36L x 14W x 16H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Cage trap |
| Item Weight | 3.53 Ounces |
| Item weight | 3.53 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | STV International |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STV075 |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Model Number | STV075 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product dimensions | 36L x 14W x 16H centimetres |
| Style | Small Cage Trap |
| Style Name | Small Cage Trap |
| Target Species | Rat |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Big Cheese
- **Colour:** Silver
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 Years
- **Is electric:** Yes
- **Item weight:** 0.1 Kilograms
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Number of pieces:** 1
- **Product dimensions:** 36L x 14W x 16H centimetres
- **Style:** Single-catch
- **Target species:** Rat

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this be big enough to live catch a young rabbit?**
A: If you could get it in there, then yes. I've caught (but not wanting to) a couple of chunky hedgehogs who obviously couldn't resist the lure of a broken Twix finger and it's creamy caramel topped wafer biscuit... dammit.... can someone get me out of this trap.... hello? Someone...? :)

**Q: Both my traps are extra sensitive- I can't set them. Any tweaks I can make?**
A: I found using a bit of masking tape to wrap a single layer around each of the two setting arms that touch, allowed enough grip to keep the trap 'loaded' without tripping. Also putting a small weight on the top of the trap prevents it being knocked and also setting off the trap.

**Q: My rat turns out to be a squirrel- will this work for him?**
A: Most definitely should...ours turned out to be a baby hedgehog who was very indignant about being kept securely incarcerated overnight :)

**Q: Can it catch a mouse? I'm not sure if its a mouse or a rat in the garage. Its rustling quite alit. Eeeeek**
A: It would probably trap an adult mouse but it will also catch squirrels and hedgehogs and birds if used outdoors, also they can be tricky to set, as you are using it in a garage it would be Ok but I have also used these baited humane kill traps The Big Cheese STV149 Ultra Power Rat Traps (Ready Baited, Easy to Set, Twin Pack), White. these should never be used outdoors, I inadvertently caught and killed a Wren.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caught a big fat rat
*by L***S on 16 February 2025*

Bought as I unwittingly attracted (at least) a pair of rats to the garden by feeding the birds. The trap seems fiddly to set but is “easy when you know how”, I recommend playing around with it a bit first. Left out with the door closed for a few days so the rat(s) got used to it, also covered the sides so it was dark in there. I used peanut butter for bait. The first time it was a big dry blob which was snatched without triggering the mechanism. Next time I made it more runny with extra veg oil and smeared it on. It’s difficult to add the bait as you’d have to stick your hand right inside, so I used a wooden skewer like a paint brush. Worked a treat, caught a big fat male. The trap is sturdy, he panicked when he saw me and did his best to get out but didn’t succeed. He was kindly moved on with a stash of food so he’s less motivated to come back. On my next attempt I found the door closed and the bait gone. I realised the holes in the cage are not small enough to exclude mice so they could come and go as they please! I’ll try again tonight to catch Mrs Rat. This trap has its flaws, but I’m giving it 5 stars as I was very pleased to catch one unharmed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No guarantee to keep rodent trapped
*by D***S on 6 March 2021*

I've had these a couple of weeks now and the results have been very hit and miss. They are strong and robust traps and will withstand any weather. I have had issues with them though. After following various suggestions on what type of bait to use, we finally got the rat interested in a bit of sausage roll. The trap was set and placed near the rat run and before long we had a big rat sniffing around the cage. We watched nervously as the rat finally made its way into the trap. BUT... to our amazement, the rat walked straight up the triggering tread plate to the far side where the sausage roll was. The rat was firmly on the tread plate with all 4 feet at this point and still it didn't trigger the cage to shut. Then the rat picked up the sausage roll, calmy turned around and walked out of the cage without it triggering. To say we were annoyed is an understatement. So I did a bit more research and someone suggested using peanut butter as bait - which could be stuck to the tread plate and therefore more difficult for the rodent to pick up and walk off with. This also encourages the rat to walk about on the tread plate giving it more chance to trigger the door. First lot of peanut butter we used and 10 minutes later the rat reappeared. This time it did exactly the same but as it stood trying to eat and move the peanut butter, the treadplate triggered the door and it was game over for the rat. We have since caught a further 5 (this is thanks to our nuisance neighbour who persistently throws bread onto their lawn to feed birds but is a bigger draw for rats!). This morning though, after re baiting the trap last night, we opened the curtains to see yet another rat in the trap. I quickly got dressed to go out and remove the rat but was amazed to find that it had escaped. It had somehow managed to dig at the soil beneath the trap and then escaped throught the mesh. This is the only way it could have escaped as the door was still firmly shut tight and it's escape path underneath was obvious. So to summarise - these traps can be effective if you use the right bait, and I fully recommend peanut butter. However, the mesh could do with having smaller gaps to avoid smaller rats escaping.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This trap works, make no mistake
*by T***R on 9 January 2016*

After several visits from the local council and an expensive £1100.00 bill from Rentokil, none of them resolved the problem I had with rats in the loft. The rats were described as ‘visitors’ by one pest controller, they would disappear for months, only to reappear, usually just when we thought they had gone for good. We live in a 1970’s semi-detached house and apparently had a rat problem for years, something that the previous owner failed to mention, I don’t know why!!!! We could hear them in the cavity wall, defiantly coming from the direction of my neighbour who were in constant denial of any problem. New neighbours brought the situation out into the open, within a few days of the return of our ‘visitors’ we had a knock on the door, “ we can hear something in the wall and loft, have you heard it?” Investigations found a break in the drains, and after a repair, it all went quiet….for a couple of years, then the problem reappeared. Another drain repair, it all went quiet for around 5 years…then, last November (2015), the scratching and sound of tiny feet came back. I had read views on the various methods and ways of removing the Roland Rat problem and after reading reviews of the Big Cheese humane trap; I decided to give one a try. I first tried peanut butter for a couple of days without any success; I could hear it running around, but not taking the bait. I then tried a very small piece of ‘Blue Ribbon’ biscuit, instant success, caught one in the hour. This rat was not what I expected, instead of the dirty brown creature, it was a very light brown, almost off white, . I released it into the wild, well away from civilisation. A couple of weeks later, just after Christmas, we were woken by that horrible sound again, we had another one. This one was more tricky, it would disappear for a couple of days but on it’s return, it would spring the trap without taking the bait, it must have been trying to get to it though the bars, it did this several times no matter what the bait, even Blue Ribbon failed on this occasion. I was going to try putting some of those sticky pads around the trap to see if that would help, however, yesterday (08/01/2016), the Roland could not resist the small piece of Belgium chocolate placed in the trap…result. This was not the cute rat caught previously, this was a HUGE brown rat which was doing it’s best to destroy the cage. Before moving the cage from the loft, I put in it a black bin liner, it seems to quiet them down a bit, but keep your fingers well away from the cage, make sure you carry it by the handle. No happy end for this example, it has been despatched to Rat Heaven as will any others that are caught, I can’t see how moving the problem to some other area can help, it will trouble no one else. This trap works, and I can highly recommend it, now bring on the next!!!!

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