- NZ Made & Owned
Price range: $8.30 through $36.20 incl GST
Need a mouse and rat trap that’s powerful, but safe and easy to use? That would be a D-Rat trap you’re after!
Feel confident dealing with your rodent problem. You can set, clear, and reset D-Rat traps with your hands clear of the trap and without touching the catch.
Engineered to last and handle extreme outdoor New Zealand environments, D-Rat traps work just as well around the house or in the shed. They’re suitable for all users – urban, rural, and professional trappers.
Alert: Kids love using D-Rat traps – bright yellow, easy to use, stickers, cartoon-type characters to indicate the fine-set mode = engaging!
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SETTING YOUR TRAP: Check that the red mode switch is in the set position. Using your right hand place your index finger at the pivot end of the Safety Set Lever and your thumb on the lever end. Rotate the lever one quarter of a turn until you hear a click and the lever is held in position. Warning: Trap is now set – keep your fingers clear of trap entrance.
TO UNSET A SET TRAP: Place your right hand thumb on the lever end of the Safety Set Lever. Rotate the lever a little to take the weight of the spring tension. Using your index finger shift the red mode switch towards the unset position/Boom symbol. This will release the trigger and the trap can now be safely unset by rotating the lever back the quarter turn – releasing the spring tension.
TO CLEAR AND RESET TRAP: Using your right hand and finger positions as if setting, simply rotate the Safety Set Lever to release the catch allowing it to fall clear. Lift up the shroud and remove any remains of your catch – an old dishwash brush is ideal for this task then rebait and reset.
RAT MODE – TRAP SET You must have the trap in this mode to set. Move the mode switch to the set position, as shown, under the rat symbol. Use this mode when you are first getting used to using your trap and in exposed settings such as high wind areas where the fine set mode may be too sensitive.
MOUSE MODE – FINE SETTING Push the red mode switch to the position under the mouse symbol to make the trap more sensitive. This setting enables the wariest of rats wwwand small mice to be caught. Be careful as in this setting the slightest bump can set off your trap.
RELEASE MODE – TRAP UNSET When the red mode switch is moved past Mouse Mode towards the Boom symbol the trigger is released and the trap will go off. Warning: keep fingers clear. We recommend you use the Safety Set Lever to control the release spring tension as described in the instructions: To unset a set trap.
SECURE MOUNTING OPTIONS – FOR OUTDOOR USE
CABLE TIE MOUNT: There are two cable tie slot features on the base of your supervisor max, feed cable tie through and fasten securely. We recommend you use a releasable cable tie so you can shift it around.
SCREW MOUNT: To fasten onto a timber surface use 6-8 gauge screw at 100mm centers. You can use the screw position template (on this sheet) and screw into timber until bottom of screw head is approximately 3mm above surface. Next locate supervisor onto oversized holes in the base of the trap, and slide forward. if it still feels loose or doesn’t engage you can adjust screw height accordingly.
The D‑Rat trap range is a collection of powerful, humane, easy‑to‑use rodent traps designed for both rats and mice. Every model is engineered for safe, hands‑clear operation, making them suitable for all users—urban, rural, and professional.
All D‑Rat traps are designed for rats and mice.
D‑Rat traps feature hands‑clear operation (set, clear, and reset without touching the catch), bright yellow visual cues, optional shrouds to keep hands away from the strike mechanism and reset levers for simple re‑arming. These features make them safer for all ages and abilities.
The D‑Rat range includes six versions, each suited to different users and environments:
All D-rat models are ideal for homes, gardens, and backyards due to their enhanced safety features and user‑friendly design.
Yes. D‑Rat traps are built from stainless steel and high‑quality recyclable polymers. These long‑life components ensure the trap performs humanely at full power and withstands harsh outdoor New Zealand conditions.
D‑Rat traps can be cleared, rebaited, and reset in less than 5 seconds, making them ideal for high‑density trap lines or large‑scale operations.
Yes. They are suitable for permanent lines, intensive knockdown phases and re‑livening lines when required. Their durability and ease of use make them ideal for long‑term pest management.
You have two fixing options:
Both options allow easy relocation of the trap.
Yes. They are lightweight and easy to transport, making them suitable for remote areas, large trap networks, and mobile operations.
All D‑Rat traps are designed, engineered, and manufactured right here in New Zealand.