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No poison · No touching RatBouncer no-touch bucket trap

The rodent eviction kit

Rodents aren't on the list.

No poison. No touching. No re-entry.

1 · Spot2 · Catch3 · Seal

The Bouncer$34

Bucket trap + UV flashlight + gloves + Door Policy guide. For one small problem spot.

Somebody's partying in your walls.

You didn't invite them. They brought friends. And they're not leaving on their own.

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Scratching at 2am

Tiny feet in the ceiling. Chewing in the wall. Sleep? Not tonight.

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Bait gone. Trap empty.

They licked it clean and strolled off. Again. Rude.

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Scared of poison

Not with the dog, the cat or the kids around. And nobody wants a mystery smell in the wall.

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They keep coming back

You caught one. Two more moved in. The door's still wide open.

The real problem

Why your traps keep failing

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1. Wrong spot

Rodents run the same routes along walls. A trap in the middle of the floor is a museum piece.

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2. They don't trust it

Rodents are suspicious of new things. Set a trap on night one and they'll walk right around it.

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3. The door's still open

Catch five, and five more squeeze in through the same gap behind the pipes.

Other brands sell you a trap.
We sell you the Door Policy.

The same 3 steps pest pros use (find the entry, catch, seal the hole), packed into one box you can handle yourself.

The hero mechanism

The Door Policy: Spot. Catch. Seal.

Every bouncer has three jobs: check the door, remove the troublemakers, lock it behind them. So does your kit.

UV flashlight revealing glowing rodent footprints

1SPOT

Dust tracking powder where you see signs, then sweep the UV flashlight at night. Glowing footprints show exactly where they run and where they get in.

🔦 UV flashlight + tracking powder

Trap placed flush against a wall where rodents run

2CATCH

Put traps right on their route, flush against the wall. Bait them unset for a few nights so they trust them, then set them and let the bouncer work.

🪣 Bucket trap · 🪤 Snap traps · ⚡ Electronic trap

Gloved hand packing steel wool into a baseboard gap

3SEAL

Once the catching stops, pack steel wool into every gap you found: pipes, vents, baseboards. They chew through foam. Steel wool? Not so much.

🔒 Steel wool pads + gloves

What's in the box

Everything you need. Nothing they'll like.

B = The Bouncer K = Kick-Out Kit F = Full Security Detail

No-touch bucket trap

Auto-reset plank clips onto a standard 5-gallon bucket. Catches one after another.

BKF

4 spring snap traps

Press-to-set, steel spring, deep bait cup, screw holes so big guests can't drag it off.

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UV spotter flashlight

Makes urine trails and tracking powder glow so you can find their routes.

BKF

Tracking powder

A light dusting shows glowing footprints under UV: follow the trail, find the door.

KF

Steel wool seal pads

Pack them into gaps around pipes, vents and baseboards to lock the door.

KF

Work gloves

For setting traps and sealing gaps. Your scent stays off the traps too.

BKF

Rechargeable electronic trap

High-voltage plates, one-way entry door, 1800 mAh battery, USB charging. No AA batteries.

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Repellent pouches

Peppermint and essential oils for cupboards, garages and sheds after you've sealed up.

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Every kit includes the printed Door Policy guide with placement tips and the 7-day eviction plan. Bucket not included: any hardware store 5-gallon bucket fits.

Pro tip

No bait in the box. You already own the best one.

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Peanut butter, pea-sizedPush it deep into the bait cup so they have to work for it.
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Something stickyChewy candy or a dab of nut butter mixed with oats can't be licked off and carried away.
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High-fat for ratsBacon bits or a smear of fat work wonders on suspicious rats.
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Switch it upNo luck after 3 nights? Change the bait. Rodents get bored too.

Your 7-day eviction plan

One week. Doors locked.

The guide walks you through it night by night.

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Night 1

Spot: dust powder, sweep with UV, mark their routes.

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Nights 2–3

Build trust: bait the traps but don't set them yet.

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Night 4

Set the traps along the runways. Let the bouncer work.

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Day 7

Catching slowed? Seal every gap with steel wool.

The lineup

RatBouncer vs the usual suspects

	RatBouncer	Poison bait	Ultrasonic plug-in	One trap	Exterminator
No poison	✓	✕	✓	✓	Often ✕
No dead rodents in your walls	✓	✕	✓	✓	Depends
Finds where they get in	✓	✕	✕	✕	✓
Catches more than one	✓	✕	✕	Rarely	✓
Seals the holes	✓	✕	✕	✕	✓
Step-by-step plan	✓	✕	✕	✕	✓
Cost	From $34	$	$$	$	$$$ per visit

In Full Security Detail

Meet the head of security.

For attics, garages and the ones who think they're too smart for a snap trap.

Rechargeable 1800 mAh battery with USB charging: no AA batteries to keep buying
High-voltage plates with a one-way entry door
Status lights tell you when there's a catch, so you don't have to peek
Slide the cover, add bait, close, switch on: set up in about a minute
Slim enough to tuck neatly along a wall

⚠️ High voltage: switch it off before opening or cleaning, and keep it away from water, kids and pets.

30-second quiz

What's your rodent situation?

1. Who's crashing the party?

2. Where are they?

3. How long has this been going on?

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The Velvet Rope Guarantee

Rodent-free in 30 days or your money back.

Follow the Door Policy (spot, catch, seal). If you're still hosting uninvited guests after 30 days, send us a photo of your setup and we'll refund your kit. We're that confident in the method.

Fresh on the door

We're new. Our guarantee isn't going anywhere.

RatBouncer just opened the doors, so we don't have a wall of reviews yet. Be one of our first customers, try the Door Policy for 30 days, and tell us how it went. Your story ends up here.

Questions at the door

FAQ

Is it safe with kids and pets around?

There's no poison anywhere in the kit, so no risk of a pet eating poisoned bait or a poisoned rodent. Traps are still traps, though: place snap traps behind furniture or inside cupboards where little hands and paws can't reach, keep the electronic trap switched off when you open or clean it, and keep it away from water.

Does it work on rats or just mice?

Both. The bucket trap and spring snap traps handle mice and smaller rats. For bigger rats, attics or a real crowd, go with Full Security Detail and add the electronic trap.

Why isn't bait included?

Because the best bait is already in your kitchen. Peanut butter, sticky candy or a little bacon fat beats any packet. The guide shows exactly how to use it.

Do I need my own bucket?

Yes. The plank clips onto any standard 5-gallon bucket from a hardware store. We leave it out so your box ships smaller and cheaper.

They're inside my walls. Now what?

Use the UV flashlight and tracking powder to find where they come out, set traps on those routes, then seal the gaps with steel wool once the catching stops. Don't seal first, or they'll be stuck inside.

How fast will it work?

Most homes see activity drop within the first week when the traps are placed on their routes and pre-baited. Bigger problems take longer, which is why the guarantee runs 30 days.

How does the Velvet Rope Guarantee work?

Follow the Door Policy for 30 days. Still seeing rodents? Email us a photo of your trap setup and we'll refund your kit.

How long does shipping take?

Orders ship with tracking. You'll get an email with your tracking number as soon as it's on the way.

Ready to lock the door?

Sorry, buddy. You're not on the list. 🐭🚫

Get my Kick-Out Kit · $59

Watch the bouncer work

No poison. No touching. No drama.

Meet the security team

3 different traps. Mice, rats, whoever.

No single trap catches every rodent. Some are bold, some are sneaky, some are just big. So we don't send one bouncer to the door, we send a team. Each trap does a different job, and every one of them works best in its own spot.

The doorman

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Bucket trap

The no-touch, catch-a-crowd trap. They walk the plank, it tips, they drop in, it resets for the next guest. You never touch a thing.

Works best: garages, sheds, basements, barns, pantry floors. Anywhere with room for a bucket.

MiceSmall ratsCatches many

In every kit

The enforcers

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4 spring snap traps

Fast, classic and small enough to go right on their runway. Four of them cover four doors at once.

Works best: tight spots along walls: behind the fridge and stove, under sinks, inside cabinets.

MiceRatsTight spots

Kick-Out Kit & Full Security Detail

Head of security

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Rechargeable electronic trap

For the big, smart, suspicious ones. Enclosed, rechargeable, and the light tells you when it's done its job. No peeking required.

Works best: attics, garages, crawl spaces and anywhere you've seen big rats.

RatsMiceAttics & garages

Full Security Detail

How big is your problem?

Level 1"I saw one."

One sighting, a few droppings in one spot. The bucket trap and UV flashlight can handle it.

Level 2"They have a routine."

Droppings in a few places, noises at night. Run the bucket and all 4 snap traps on their routes, then seal the gaps.

Level 3"They pay rent now."

Lots of droppings, rats, or noise in the walls and attic. Use all three traps together, in different rooms, at the same time.

RatBouncer bucket trap clipped onto a 5-gallon bucket outside a chicken coop

The bucket trap

Water or no water? Your house, your rules.

Clip the plank onto any standard 5-gallon bucket, lean a ramp up to it, and put a little bait on the end. The rodent walks the plank, the plank tips, and down they go. The plank flips back, ready for the next guest. What happens next? That's your call, boss.

Keep it empty 🚪 The "get out and stay out"

Leave the bucket dry. In the morning, carry the whole bucket far from the house, tip it over and wave goodbye. No touching, no hard feelings. Just don't release them next to your neighbor's place. That's rude.

Add water 🚫 The "permanent ban"

Add a few inches of water to the bucket and it's a one-way trip. Still completely no-touch for you: just empty the bucket outside. For when you're done being polite.

Some people want them gone, some want them gone for good. We don't judge, we just run the door. Tip: keep a lid nearby for carrying the bucket, and keep kids and pets away from a bucket with water in it. Bucket not included: any hardware-store 5-gallon bucket fits.

Step 3: Seal

Why steel wool? Because they can't chew it.

Rodents chew through wood, plastic, rubber, spray foam and even soft caulk like it's a snack. Tightly packed steel wool is different: the sharp, springy metal fibers hurt to bite and give their teeth nothing to grip, so they can't chew or cut their way through it. That's why it's what we use to lock the door.

Packing steel wool around a pipe where it enters a wall — **Around pipes**Gaps where plumbing and gas lines enter the wall are rodent highways. Pack them tight.

Stuffing steel wool into a gap under a shed wall — **Sheds, garages & foundations**Gaps under siding, doors and along the foundation are classic entry points.

Pushing steel wool into a hole in a baseboard — **Baseboards & inside walls**That little chewed hole in the baseboard? That's their front door. Close it.

Tiny holes countA mouse can squeeze through a gap about 1/4 inch wide (dime-sized). Rats need about 1/2 inch (quarter-sized).

Pack it tightStuff it in firmly so there's no wiggle room. Loose wool can be pulled out.

Finish with caulkFor a neat, long-lasting seal, caulk over the steel wool. Outdoors, check it each season and replace if it rusts.

Seal last, not firstCatch first, seal once the activity stops, so nobody's left stuck inside your walls.

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Durable, good-quality gear

Sturdy plastic, steel springs and solid parts made to be set, emptied and reused again and again. Not flimsy one-use traps.

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Arrived broken? Instant refund.

If anything shows up damaged or broken, just send us a picture. We'll refund that item right away, no back-and-forth.

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30 days rodent-free

Follow the Door Policy. Still hosting guests after 30 days? Full refund on your kit.

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Durable, good-quality gear. Anything arrives broken? Send us a photo and get an immediate refund.

Do I have to put water in the bucket?

Nope, totally up to you. Leave it dry and carry the bucket outside to release them far from home. Add a few inches of water if you'd rather they don't come back at all. Either way you never touch a rodent.

Why do I get 3 different traps?

Because rodents aren't all the same. The bucket trap catches a crowd in open spaces, the spring snap traps fit the tight spots along walls, and the rechargeable electronic trap handles big, suspicious rats. Small problem? One trap may do it. Big problem? Use all three at once, in different rooms.

Why steel wool and not foam?

Rodents chew straight through spray foam, plastic and wood. Tightly packed steel wool is sharp and springy, so they can't chew or cut through it. Pack it tight, then caulk over it for a clean finish.

What if something arrives broken?

Everything is built to last, but shipping happens. If any item arrives broken or damaged, send us a photo and we'll refund it immediately.

Rodent School

Know your enemy. Then show them the door.

Most brands sell you a trap and wish you luck. We read the reviews, the Reddit threads, the forum posts and the comment sections where people talk about their rodent problems, and these are the things everybody keeps getting stuck on:

They lick the bait clean and never set off the trap I caught one, but there are still more The poison worked, then the wall smelled for weeks The plug-in repeller did nothing I don't want to touch a dead mouse I have no idea where they're getting in They walk right around the trap Is it mice or rats?

Common themes we found in public reviews, forums and comment sections, not quotes from RatBouncer customers.

🔍Mouse or rat? How to tellDroppings, holes and noises give it away

	Mouse	Rat
Droppings	Small, dark, like grains of rice (about 1/4 inch)	Much bigger (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch)
Gap it fits through	About 1/4 inch (a dime)	About 1/2 inch (a quarter)
Where you hear them	Kitchen, cabinets, inside walls	Attic, garage, basement, outside burrows

Our fix: Mice only? The Bouncer or the Kick-Out Kit. Rats, or not sure? Go with Full Security Detail and use the electronic trap where you've seen the big droppings.

🚨Signs you have uninvited guestsYou'll hear and smell them before you see them

Droppings along walls, in drawers, under sinks and behind appliances
Scratching or scurrying at night in the walls or ceiling
Gnaw marks on food packages, wood or wires
Dark greasy smudge marks along the bottom of walls (their running route)
Shredded paper, fabric or insulation nests
A musky smell in closed spaces

Seeing them in daylight usually means a bigger population: they're mostly active at night.

Our fix: Dust the tracking powder where you see signs and sweep the UV flashlight at night. Glowing footprints show you exactly where they run and where they come in.

🥜"They steal the bait and walk away"The #1 complaint, and the easiest to fix

This almost always comes down to too much bait, or bait they can grab without stepping on the trigger.

Use a pea-sized amount, not a spoonful.
Push it deep into the bait cup so they have to work at it.
Use something sticky (peanut butter, chocolate spread, a bit of bacon fat) that can't be carried off.
Freshen it every couple of days. Old, dried bait stops working.

Our fix: Our snap traps have a deep bait cup and an extra-sensitive trigger, and the bucket trap tips the moment they reach for the bait at the end of the plank.

🤨"They walk right around the trap"Rodents don't trust new things

Rodents are naturally cautious of anything new in their territory. A trap that appears out of nowhere and snaps on night one teaches the rest of the crew to avoid it.

Pre-bait: put the traps out baited but not set for 2 to 3 nights so they get used to eating there.
Wear gloves when handling traps so your scent stays off them.
Then set them all on the same night for the biggest catch.

Our fix: This is built into our 7-day eviction plan, and gloves come in every kit.

📍Where to put traps (this is everything)Wrong spot = no catch

Rodents run along walls, not across open floors. Put traps flush against the wall.
Snap traps: set them at a right angle to the wall with the bait end touching the wall.
Go where the signs are: droppings, smudge marks, chewed spots, behind the fridge and stove, under sinks.
Mice usually stay within about 20 feet of their nest, so cluster traps near activity, roughly every few feet along their route.
Check traps every morning.

Our fix: The UV flashlight and tracking powder show you the exact route. The Door Policy guide has a room-by-room placement map.

🔁"I caught one, but there are more"Where there's one, there's a family

Mice breed fast: a single pair can turn into a big population within months. One trap catching one mouse a night can't keep up, and as long as the gap is open, new ones keep moving in.

Use more traps than you think for the first week, all at once.
Use different trap types: some rodents avoid one style but not another.
Keep going until you've had a few nights in a row with no catches and no fresh droppings.
Then seal the entry points so the next crew can't move in.

Our fix: That's why our kits come with up to 3 different trap types and 4 snap traps, plus the steel wool to lock the door after.

☠️Why we skip poisonIt works, then the real problem starts

Poisoned rodents often crawl into walls and ceilings to die, where you can't reach them. The smell can last for weeks.
Poison bait is a risk to curious kids and pets, and pets or wildlife that eat a poisoned rodent can be harmed too.
It does nothing about the hole they came in through.

Our fix: Zero poison in the kit. Traps catch them where you can see them, and you remove them without touching them.

📵Do plug-in ultrasonic repellers work?The most common "waste of money" in reviews

Research on ultrasonic repellers has shown little or no lasting effect on rodents, which tend to get used to the sound. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has warned sellers of these devices about making claims they can't back up.

Our fix: We don't sell anything that "scares" them. We catch them, then block the way back in.

🔒Find and seal the doorThe step everyone skips, and why they keep coming back

Check these common entry points, inside and out:

Where pipes, cables and gas lines enter walls
Gaps under doors and garage doors, and around windows
Dryer vents, crawl space vents and attic vents
Cracks in the foundation and gaps under siding
Holes in baseboards and behind appliances

Anything wider than a pencil is big enough for a mouse. Pack gaps tightly with steel wool and caulk over it. Rodents chew through foam, plastic and wood, but they can't chew through packed steel wool. Larger holes and vents need metal mesh or a pro.

Our fix: Steel wool pads come in the Kick-Out Kit and Full Security Detail, and the guide shows you where to look.

🧽How to clean up droppings safelyDo NOT sweep or vacuum them

Rodent droppings and urine can carry germs, including hantavirus. Health departments recommend:

Open windows and doors and air the space out for 30 minutes first.
Wear gloves (rubber, latex, vinyl or nitrile).
Don't sweep or vacuum dry droppings: that kicks germs into the air.
Spray with a fresh mix of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water until soaked, wait 5 to 10 minutes.
Wipe up with paper towels, bag it, and mop the area with the bleach mix.
Double-bag the waste, then wash your gloved hands, take the gloves off and wash your hands again.

📋Using all 3 traps togetherThe full-house battle plan

Bucket trap in the garage, basement, shed or pantry floor, with a ramp leaning up to the plank.
Snap traps along kitchen walls: behind the fridge and stove, under the sink, inside lower cabinets.
Electronic trap in the attic, crawl space or wherever you've found the biggest droppings.
Pre-bait everything for 2 to 3 nights, then set them all on the same night.
Once catches stop, seal every gap you found with steel wool.

Our fix: Full Security Detail gives you all three, plus repellent pouches for sheds and cupboards after you've sealed up.

📞When to call a pro (honestly)We'd rather tell you than take your money

You've followed the plan for 2 to 3 weeks and activity isn't dropping.
Rats are burrowing under your foundation or the damage is structural.
Entry points are high up on the roof or too big for steel wool.
Chewed wiring: that's a fire risk, so get an electrician to check it.

Our promise: If the Door Policy doesn't get you rodent-free in 30 days, the Velvet Rope Guarantee refunds your kit.

What most trap brands do

Sell you one trap and wish you luck
Leave you guessing where to put it
Never mention the hole they came in through
Use poison, or "scare" devices that don't hold up

What RatBouncer does

Up to 3 trap types for every kind of rodent and room
UV flashlight + tracking powder to find their route
Steel wool to seal the door, so they can't come back
A step-by-step plan, a 30-day guarantee and instant refunds for anything broken

Sources: University of Missouri Extension · University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension · Washington State Dept. of Health · CDC. This is general guidance, not professional pest control or medical advice.

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🚚Free standard shipping over $50. Ships in 1 to 3 business days, usually arrives in 5 to 15 business days, with tracking.

🧪Tested 3-step method (spot, catch, seal), the same approach pest pros use. Durable, reusable gear.

🛡️30-day Velvet Rope Guarantee + instant refund if anything arrives broken.

🔒 Secure checkout:

Play detective

The glow-in-the-dark trick that shows you their front door.

Rodents come out at night and run the same routes again and again. The tracking powder sticks to their feet and tails, and the UV flashlight makes every step glow, so you can follow the trail back to where they get in, and see where they go for food and water.

UV flashlight showing glowing rodent footprints along a baseboard

Following a glowing rodent trail with the UV flashlight

Night 1: dust a thin lineSprinkle a light, thin layer of tracking powder where you've seen droppings or smudge marks: along walls, behind the fridge, under the sink, near gaps, and in a ring around the bait. Thin is key. Rodents walk through a light dusting but avoid big piles.
Bait the traps, but don't set them yetPut the traps right in the powder zone with a pea-sized bit of bait, unset, for the first 2 to 3 nights. They eat for free, walk through the powder, and learn the trap is safe. That trust is what makes the catch work later.
Lights off, UV onAfter dark, turn off the lights and sweep the UV flashlight low along the floor and walls. Glowing footprints and tail drags show their exact runway.
Follow the glow both waysTrace the trail back to where it starts: that's their entry point (a gap by a pipe, a vent, under a door). Trace it forward to see where they go for food and water: pet bowls, the pantry, a leak.
Mark it and fix the attractionPut a piece of tape by each entry point and food or water spot. Store food in sealed containers, pick up pet bowls at night, fix leaks.
Set every trap on the same nightOnce the bait is being taken from the unset traps, set them all at once along the glowing route for the biggest catch.
Seal the door, then double-checkWhen the catching stops, pack steel wool into every entry point you marked. Dust a fresh line of powder there: no new glowing tracks means the door is shut.

No guessingSee exactly where they enter instead of sealing random holes.

Better catchesTraps go right on the runway they actually use.

Proof it workedNo new glow after sealing = they're gone.

Use the powder in dry, low-traffic spots, keep it away from food prep surfaces, kids' play areas and pet bowls, and follow the label. Wipe or vacuum it up once you're done. UV works best in full darkness.

🏠Why rats and mice move into your homeThey want three things: food, water and a warm hiding spot

Rodents don't move in by accident. Your home offers something they need, and there's a gap that lets them in. The most common reasons:

Cold weather. When temperatures drop in fall, they look for warm walls, attics and garages.
Easy food. Crumbs, open cereal and pasta boxes, pet food left out overnight, bird seed, fallen fruit and compost.
Garbage. Bins without tight lids, bags left outside, recycling with food residue.
Water. Leaky pipes, dripping taps, pet water bowls, damp basements.
Clutter and shelter. Stacked boxes, piles in the garage, firewood and junk against the house, overgrown bushes touching the walls.
Open doors. Gaps around pipes and vents, worn garage door seals, cracks in the foundation, an open pet door.

Our fix: The UV flashlight and tracking powder show you which of these they're using, so you fix the right thing.

🚫How to keep rodents away for goodA simple checklist every homeowner can follow

Store food, pet food and bird seed in sealed hard containers, not bags.
Pick up pet bowls at night and wipe counters and floors before bed.
Use trash bins with tight lids and keep them away from doors.
Fix leaks and keep basements and crawl spaces dry.
Keep firewood, compost and clutter at least a few feet from the house, and trim bushes and branches away from walls and the roof.
Seal gaps around pipes, vents and baseboards with steel wool, and replace worn door and garage door seals.
Keep garage and shed doors closed, especially at night.
Check your seals each fall before the cold sets in, and keep a trap set in the garage as an early warning.

Our fix: Steel wool for the gaps, repellent pouches for cupboards, sheds and cars, and traps on standby. That's Full Security Detail.

🔦How to use the tracking powder and UV lightFind their entry point, food and water in one night

Dust a thin layer of powder where you see signs and around the unset, baited traps. After dark, sweep the UV light: the glowing footprints lead back to their entry point and forward to their food and water. Mark those spots, fix the attraction, set the traps once they're eating from them, then seal the entry with steel wool.

Full step-by-step: see "The glow-in-the-dark trick" section above.

How do I use the tracking powder?

Dust a thin layer where you see droppings or smudge marks and around the baited (but not yet set) traps. At night, turn the lights off and sweep the UV flashlight: glowing footprints show where they come in and where they go for food and water. Seal the entry points, and set the traps once they're eating from them. Keep it away from food surfaces, kids and pets.

Why shouldn't I set the traps on the first night?

Rodents, especially rats, are suspicious of new things. If a trap snaps on night one, the rest of the crew learns to avoid it. Leave the traps baited but unset for 2 to 3 nights so they feed from them safely, then set them all on the same night.

Why do I have mice or rats in my house?

They came in for food, water or warmth, and found a gap to get through. Common causes are cold weather, crumbs and open food, pet food or bird seed, garbage without tight lids, leaks, clutter, and gaps around pipes, vents or the garage door. A mouse can fit through a gap about the size of a dime.

What attracts rodents to a home?

Food (including pet food and bird seed), water (leaks, pet bowls, damp basements), shelter (clutter, boxes, firewood against the house) and warmth in fall and winter. Remove those and seal the gaps, and your home stops being the best place on the block.

How do I stop them from coming back?

Catch the ones inside, then seal every entry point with steel wool and caulk, store food in sealed containers, keep trash lidded, fix leaks, and clear clutter and firewood away from the walls. Check your seals each fall. See "How to keep rodents away for good" in Rodent School above.

Something arrived broken, or I have a question. Who do I contact?

Email us at contact.fiipy@gmail.com with your order number (and a photo if something is broken). We usually reply within 1 business day, and broken items are refunded right away.

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Questions, or something arrived broken? Email contact.fiipy@gmail.com with your order number. Real humans, reply within 1 business day.

The question everyone asks"I've had traps before. The rats just come in, eat the bait, and leave. Why would this be any different?"

Straight answer: when that happens, the trap wasn't the only problem, the method was. Traps fail when they're dropped in the wrong spot, overloaded with bait, and set on night one in front of a suspicious rodent. RatBouncer is built around fixing all three.

How most people use a trap

Buy one trap and put it in the middle of the floor, where they saw a rat.
Load it with a big spoonful of peanut butter.
Set it on the very first night.
The rat sniffs around, licks the bait off the edges without pressing the trigger, and walks away.
Now it knows that trap. So do its friends.

Result: free lunch, smarter rats, no catch.

How the Door Policy does it

Find the runway first. The tracking powder and UV light show exactly where they walk, so traps go on their real route, flush against the wall.
Pea-sized bait, pushed deep. Just a little, at the far end of the bait cup or chamber, so they have to step on the trigger to reach it. Nothing to lick off the edges.
2 to 3 nights of free food. Traps sit baited but unset, so the rodents learn the trap is safe and keep coming back.
Set everything on the same night. Confident rodents walk right in, and several traps on the route means nobody slips past.
Seal the door. Steel wool closes the gap, so no new crew replaces the ones you caught.

Result: they stop getting a free lunch and start getting caught.

🪣 Bucket trapThe bait sits at the very end of the plank. To reach it, they have to walk out over the bucket, and the plank tips under their weight. There's no way to grab the bait from safe ground.

🪤 Spring snap trapsA deep bait cup and a sensitive trigger, with screw holes so you can fix them down. A rodent can't lick a pea-sized dab out of a deep cup without pressing the trigger.

⚡ Electronic trapPut the bait at the back of the chamber. To reach it, they have to step across the metal plates, and that completes the circuit. The light tells you when it's done.

A typical exampleSomeone sets one snap trap in the kitchen with a big glob of peanut butter. Every morning the bait is gone and the trap hasn't moved. Same kitchen, Door Policy style: the UV light shows the runway goes along the back wall from a gap behind the stove. Four traps go along that wall with pea-sized bait, unset for two nights. Night three they're set, and the catching starts. Then the gap behind the stove gets packed with steel wool.

Bonus: cars, RVs, campers and boats

Parked for winter? They're checking in.

A parked RV, camper or car is a warm, quiet, empty hotel for mice: cabinets, storage bays, seats, vents and wiring. The same Door Policy works there too: spot, catch, seal, then keep them out while it's stored.

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1. Spot

Shine the UV light in cabinets, under sinks, storage bays and around the underbelly. Dust a little tracking powder near suspect gaps to see where they come in.

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2. Catch

Snap traps or the electronic trap go inside the RV or camper, along walls and in cabinets. Use the bucket trap on the garage or barn floor where it's parked.

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3. Seal

Pack steel wool into gaps where plumbing, wiring and hoses come through the floor and walls. Check with your RV maker before sealing the underbelly.

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4. Keep them out

Put repellent pouches in cabinets, storage bays and the cabin while it's stored. Remove food, wipe crumbs, and check on it every few weeks.

Why it mattersMice chew wiring, insulation and upholstery. Repairs to a stored RV or car can cost far more than the kit.

Tiny gaps countA mouse can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil. Foam alone gets chewed, but steel wool doesn't.

Best kit for itFull Security Detail: all 3 traps, steel wool, the UV light and repellent pouches.

Safety: in vehicles, never leave pouches or traps near the engine, belts, pedals or anywhere they could block driving. Remove them before you drive. Keep the electronic trap away from water.

My old traps got the bait stolen. Why would these work?

Bait gets stolen when traps sit in the wrong spot with too much bait, set on the first night. With the Door Policy you place traps on the runway the UV light shows you, use a pea-sized bit of bait pushed deep, and leave the traps unset for 2 to 3 nights so the rodents trust them. Then you set them all on the same night. The bucket, snap and electronic traps all need the rodent to step on the trigger or plank to reach the bait.

Does it work in an RV, camper or car?

Yes. Use the UV light to find where they get in, put snap traps or the electronic trap inside along walls and cabinets, seal plumbing and wiring gaps with steel wool, and keep repellent pouches in cabinets and storage bays while it's stored. In vehicles, keep everything away from the engine, belts and pedals, and remove it before driving.

Rodent School · Field guide

Know your intruder.

You can't kick someone out until you know who they are. Pick a file. Each one tells you how to spot them, where they hide, how they get in, and exactly how to catch them.

Suspect file #1

House mouse

a.k.a. "the tiny one that eats your cereal"

Body	2.5–3.5 in (tail about the same again)
Weight	About ½–1 oz, lighter than a letter
Looks	Grey-brown, lighter belly, big ears, pointy nose
Droppings	⅛–¼ in, like grains of rice, pointy ends. 50+ a day
Squeezes through	A gap the size of a dime (¼ in)
Lives	Within 10–30 ft of food: walls, cabinets, behind appliances
Loves	Grains, seeds, cereal, pet food, nuts, sweets
Family plans	Up to 10 litters a year. One mouse is never one mouse

Signs and where to look

DroppingsKitchen drawers, under the sink, pantry shelves, along baseboards
Chewed packagingCereal boxes, bags of rice, pet food bags
Scratching at nightInside walls, ceilings and behind cabinets
NestsShredded paper, fabric or insulation in quiet corners and boxes
Your pet is staring at a wallCats and dogs hear them long before you do

How they get in

Gaps around pipes under sinks, dryer vents, garage door corners, worn door sweeps, cracks in the foundation. If a pencil fits, a mouse fits.

🛡️ How to catch them with RatBouncer

Snap traps flush against the wall, trigger side facing the wall, every 2–3 ft along their route.
Bait small: a pea-sized dab of peanut butter or chocolate. Too much and they lick it clean.
Mice are curious, so catches often come in the first nights. Bigger crowd? Add the electronic trap by the pantry.
Seal every gap with steel wool once the catching stops.

Best fit: The Bouncer for one or two, the Kick-Out Kit for a family.

Suspect file #2

Norway rat

a.k.a. "the basement bruiser"

Body	7–10 in, tail shorter than the body
Weight	Up to 1 lb. Heavy and chunky
Looks	Brown, blunt nose, small ears
Droppings	About ¾ in, capsule-shaped, blunt ends
Squeezes through	A gap the size of a quarter (½ in)
Lives	Low: basements, crawl spaces, garages, burrows by foundations

Suspect file #3

Roof rat

a.k.a. "the attic acrobat"

Body	6–8 in, tail longer than the body
Weight	5–10 oz. Slim and agile
Looks	Dark grey to black, pointed nose, big ears
Droppings	About ½ in, pointed ends
Squeezes through	A quarter-sized gap, often up high
Lives	High: attics, rafters, trees, fences, palms. Warmer and coastal states

Signs and where to look

Grease (rub) marksDark smudges along walls, beams and pipes they run on every night
Gnaw marks and holesDoors, baseboards, wires, plastic bins, even soft concrete
BurrowsHoles 2–4 in wide next to foundations, sheds and under decks (Norway rats)
Noises up highThumping or running in the attic or ceiling at night (roof rats)
Strong ammonia smellUrine in enclosed spaces like cabinets, garages and car engine bays

Why rats are harder than mice

Rats are suspicious of anything new. Drop a trap in their path and they'll walk around it for days, or steal the bait without stepping on the trigger. That's not a broken trap. That's a rat. Which is exactly why our method below starts with traps that aren't set yet.

🛡️ How to catch them with RatBouncer

Find the runway first with the tracking powder + UV flashlight. Rats use the same route every night.
Put the electronic trap and snap traps right on that route, flush against the wall.
Leave them baited but unset for 2–3 nights. Let them eat for free and get comfortable.
Then set everything on the same night. Use the bucket trap in garages and sheds for more than one.
Seal the door with steel wool. Rats chew through foam, wood and plastic. Not steel.

Best fit: the Kick-Out Kit, or Full Security Detail for garages, sheds and big homes.

Evidence file

Who left this?

Droppings tell you who's in the house

Mouse⅛–¼ in · rice-shaped · scattered everywhere

Roof rat~½ in · pointed ends · up high

Norway rat~¾ in · capsule, blunt ends · in piles

Fresh or old? Fresh droppings are dark and soft. Old ones are grey and crumble. Lots of fresh ones means an active crowd.

How to clean them up safely

Rodent droppings and urine can carry germs that get into the air when they're disturbed. So the golden rule: never sweep or vacuum them dry.

Air it out. Open doors and windows for 30 minutes before you start.
Gear up. Rubber or disposable gloves. A mask for big messes.
Soak it. Spray droppings and urine with a disinfectant or a bleach mix (1 part bleach to 10 parts water). Let it sit 5 minutes.
Wipe, don't sweep. Pick it up with paper towels and seal everything in a plastic bag.
Disinfect again. Mop or wipe the whole area, then wash your gloved hands, take the gloves off, and wash your hands again.

Big or long-term mess in an attic, crawl space or cabin? Call a professional cleaner. Not worth the risk.

The RatBouncer trick

Don't set the trap. Yet.

Most people set a trap on night one, catch nothing, and blame the trap. The pros do the opposite: find the route, let them eat for free, then strike when they trust it.

Day 1

🔦 Dust and place

Dust a thin line of tracking powder where you've seen signs. Put your traps next to it, baited but NOT set.

Nights 1–3

👀 Play detective

Lights off, UV flashlight on. Follow the glowing footprints back to where they get in. Mark every gap. Top up the bait each morning.

Night 3–4

🪤 Set everything at once

Bait's disappearing? They trust it now. Move traps onto the glowing route and set them all on the same night.

Days 4–10

✅ Catch, reset, repeat

Check traps every morning. Re-bait and reset until a few nights go by with no catches.

Final day

🔒 Seal the door

Pack steel wool into every gap you marked. Dust fresh powder there. No new glow = no new guests.

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Why steel wool? Because they can't chew it.

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How most people use a trap

How the Door Policy does it

Parked for winter? They're checking in.

Know your intruder.

House mouse

Signs and where to look

How they get in

🛡️ How to catch them with RatBouncer

Norway rat

Roof rat

Signs and where to look

Why rats are harder than mice

🛡️ How to catch them with RatBouncer

Who left this?

How to clean them up safely

Don't set the trap. Yet.

🔦 Dust and place

👀 Play detective

🪤 Set everything at once

✅ Catch, reset, repeat

🔒 Seal the door

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