How to build wooden tunnels for traps

Описание: Curious to learn how to build your own wooden tunnels for traps? Wooden tunnels are essential for rat traps and ensure the safety of pets, kids, birds, and other non-target species. You can buy them along with a rat trap in our shop or build them yourself.

In this 2-minute video, Chris shows us how to build a wooden trap tunnel. To build your own, you will need:

Wire mesh – 2 x 13mm Squares
Hammer, punch, drill, staple gun, fine snips, safety gloves and protective glasses
Fence paling or other treated wood: cut to approx 500mm x 160mm x 20mm.

0:04: Materials and tools you will need
0:14: Drill holes and assemble box shape
0:27: Mesh the front of your tunnel and cut an entrance
1:02: Add a nail to stop your trap from moving around inside the tunnel
1:25: Make a hinged mesh door for the back of the tunnel
1:45: Where to put your wooden tunnel

To learn more about trap tunnels, visit our website: https://predatorfreenz.org/get-involv...

You can also learn more about building trap tunnels via:

Predator Free Dunedin: How to make a trap tunnel: https://www.predatorfreedunedin.org/r...

DOC: Best Practice Rat Trap Tunnel Designs: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/...