The Right Way to Bait a Tomcat Snap Trap with Peanut Butter Bait

If rats have invaded your home and you need unwanted rodents, a Tomcat Rat Trap is a fast and humane ways to get rid of them. Still, most people don’t realize — where and how you place the bait decides how well the trap works.

Below, you’ll see exactly how to bait a Tomcat Rat Snap Trap using peanut butter to stop rats fast.

### 1. Choose the right bait
Nothing beats peanut butter because it’s sticky, sweet, and full of scent. They can’t resist that aroma.

### Get familiar with your trap
The Tomcat Snap Trap is an all-plastic, spring-loaded design with two serrated jaws that snap shut when triggered. It’s quick and powerful. Make sure the trap is fully set before adding bait.

### 3. Place the bait correctly
Use a small amount — about the size of a pea. Place the peanut butter directly in the Tomcat Rat Trap bait holder in the center of the trap. Don’t smear it on top. The goal is for the rat to reach for the bait and trigger the trap.

### Position your trap smartly
Along walls in the pantry, slide the trap flat against the wall. Rats tend to follow Home pest control edges, so placing the trap along their routes increases your catch rate.

### 5. Check and reset daily
Inspect the trap every morning for catches. If you catch one, dispose of it by squeezing the back of the trap. Replace the bait if it dries out.

### Conclusion
Baiting a Tomcat Rat Snap Trap with peanut butter is simple, but placement matters most. Keep your setup clean, stay consistent, and let the trap do the Tomcat Snap Trap work.

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