The clear dome on top of the unit houses both the bait compartment and the PIR sensor. When a rodent reaches up toward the bait inside the dome, the PIR sensor detects its body heat within the 120° detection cone and triggers the high-speed strike mechanism instantly. This is why bait amount matters — too much lets rodents eat from the edge without entering the detection zone.

The enclosed kill chamber prevents fingers or paws from reaching the mechanism during normal use. The magnetic Hall safety sensor ensures the trap only operates when properly positioned. However, it must always be placed out of reach of children. For households with pets, place the trap elevated or inside a bait station box for extra security.

Always wear gloves. Open the chamber and tip the unit to dispose — no direct contact needed. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth, reload bait with gloves, reposition. Under 60 seconds total. Do not use harsh chemicals inside the chamber as residue may deter future catches.

Yes. The IP44 rating protects against rain splash and water spray from any direction, making it suitable for sheltered outdoor use — barns, sheds, garages, covered garden areas. Avoid full submersion or sustained direct water jet exposure.

The indicator light on the device will show low battery status. For outdoor and farm deployments, build a charge check into your regular walk-through rather than waiting for the indicator — a dead trap in the middle of an active run means missed catches. Recharge takes 4 hours via USB-C.

The most common reasons in order: (1) Bait added before the familiarisation phase was complete — rodents still fear the trap. (2) Human scent on the device — rewipe with a damp cloth wearing gloves. (3) Trap not flush against a wall — must be at 90° to the rodent's travel path. (4) Competing food sources nearby — remove pet food, compost, fallen fruit. (5) Wrong bait for the species — follow the 14-day testing protocol in the troubleshooting section above.

General guide: 1–2 traps per indoor problem area (kitchen, garage, attic). For barns and large outdoor spaces, place 1 trap every 15–20 feet along active walls. For warehouses and commercial spaces, contact us for a bulk deployment plan. Use the interactive trap estimator at our full setup guide page for a personalised recommendation.