Description
This mouse trap is a 30 x 30cm flip and slide lid that sits on a standard bucket, with a counter-weighted plank and a climbing ladder, catching mice and rats automatically and resetting itself every time, in red or yellow for $26.99.
The lid design is the difference between this and a roller. A roller trap gives a rodent a bar to walk along; a flip and slide lid gives it a solid-looking surface it will step onto confidently, which tips and slides it into the bucket before it has worked out what happened. That confidence matters, because mice are neophobic and will avoid something that looks like a mechanism. The lid also covers the whole bucket, so nothing climbs back out and nothing else falls in.
Specifications
| Type |
Flip and slide bucket lid trap |
| Lid size |
30 x 30cm, fits standard buckets |
| Mechanism |
Counter-weighted plank, resets automatically |
| Access |
Climbing ladder included |
| Catches |
Mice and rats |
| Safety |
Non-toxic, no poison or chemicals |
| Colours available |
Red, Yellow |
| Bucket |
Not included, uses your own |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Flip and slide bucket lid with plank |
| 1 x |
Climbing ladder |
Why a Lid Beats a Bar
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Full bucket coverage - the lid closes the whole top, so nothing climbs out and nothing unintended falls in.
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Resets on its own - the counter-weight returns the plank to level, so one setup keeps working overnight.
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Ladder included - rodents need a route up to a bucket rim, and this one comes with it rather than expecting you to improvise.
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No poison - nothing toxic goes into the shed, which matters where there are pets, chickens or children.
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Catches mice and rats - the lid area handles a larger rodent than a narrow roller bar comfortably will.
How Does a Flip and Slide Lid Work?
The lid sits on your bucket with a counter-weighted plank across it. A rodent climbs the ladder, steps onto the plank towards the bait, and its weight tips the plank so it slides down into the bucket. The counter-weight then returns the plank to level, which arms the trap again immediately. You supply the bucket and decide how you want to handle what is caught.
What Bucket Size Does the Lid Fit?
The lid is 30 x 30cm and is made for standard household buckets, which in Australia usually means a 20 litre bucket. Measure the rim of the bucket you intend to use before ordering if it is an unusual shape or size.
Is It Safe Around Children and Pets?
It uses no poison and no chemicals, which is the main safety advantage over baits, and there is no snapping mechanism to catch fingers or paws. It should still be set up out of reach of small children and away from where pets sleep or feed, and the bucket should be checked and emptied regularly.
Who Buys These
People with an ongoing rodent problem in a shed, garage, roof cavity or feed store, where one snap trap a night is not keeping up. Chicken keepers and hobby farmers protecting grain. Households that will not use poison because of pets, wildlife or children. It also sells during autumn and winter when mice move indoors and one trap stops being enough.
Pair It With
If you would rather use a rotating bar than a lid, our 34cm metal roller bucket trap works the same way with a different mechanism. Sealed containers from Storage & Organisation stop the food source, Home & Garden covers the rest of the pest control range, and Tools & Hardware has what you need to seal entry points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bucket included?
No. The lid is designed to sit on a bucket you already own.
Which colours are available?
Red and yellow.
Does it use poison?
No. It is a non-toxic mechanical trap.
Can it catch more than one rodent?
Yes. The plank resets automatically, so the trap stays live through the night.
Will it catch rats as well as mice?
Yes, the lid design handles both. Use a sturdy bucket for larger rodents.
Where should I set it up?
Along a wall or against the run rodents already use, with the ladder reaching the ground. Mice travel edges, not open floors.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this trap reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, because a rodent problem is not something people want to wait on.
Product photography is indicative and a bucket is not included. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand, and hand measured dimensions carry a small tolerance. Set up out of reach of children and check the trap regularly.
