Woodstream M200 "Victor" Metal Padded Rat Trap(pack of 12)

Work great like always. Most people think they don’t work because they don’t know how to use them properly. if you don’t set them up the correct way, with the correct amount of bait, and in the correct orientation, they won’t work. remember, that little “v” shapes are on the copper piece is where the bait goes, you only need a tiny bit or else it will offset the trap and it will not snap when it needs to. also, these traps NEED to be placed with the bait side closest to the wall, and the trap needs to be perpendicular to the wall while touching the wall. rodents are prey animals who are thigmophilic, meaning they usually always travel with one side of their body touching a wall. they rarely ever travel out in the open away from the wall because they are prey animals who need to be wary of getting eaten. traveling while touching the wall gives them a sense of security and cover from predators. this is why the traps need to be touching a wall with the bait facing the wall with the trap perpendicular to it. if you set it this way, the rodent will naturally come in contact with it when travelling their usual routes. if the bait is not facing the wall, they will climb over it. you do not need to be a pest control professional to buy these traps. But you do need to be a pest control professional, or have the knowledge of one, to make them work effectively. This is the reason why most people set these traps and they don’t work.

I should have read the reviews. Like others I have received one trap when the product is clearly advertised as a pack of 12. Now I am unsure how to proceed as I don't want a return or a replacement - I want the other 11.

THESE ARE THE ONES. I like these because they are slightly sketchy to set. The yellow paddle versions, do not work nearly as well. These are reliable and the vermin are not able to eat the snack off the trigger without tripping it. Super glad these are available.

Picked up the Victor Metal Pedal Rat Trap M200 and it’s about as no-nonsense as it gets. No gimmicks, no setup learning curve—just bait it, set it, and step away. This thing is fast. Not “maybe it worked” fast—definitely worked fast. It’s one of those products where you immediately understand why the design hasn’t changed in forever. Build is simple but solid, and I do like that it uses FSC-certified wood—nice touch without overcomplicating anything. Only warning: respect it when setting. This is not the place for distractions or overconfidence unless you want a quick lesson. If you want something reliable that just handles the problem without fuss, this does exactly that.

Love these classic traps. Mice, rats, chipmunks, squirrels. It catches them all.