goodnature A24 User manual

A24 SUCCESS GUIDE
RATS

New Zealand will one day be pest-free. Throughout the
country and around the world, thousands of Goodnature
self re-setting traps are delivering eective, time-saving
and humane pest control. Goodnature traps protect
agriculture, wildlife and private property from the
destruction and disease caused by introduced predators
without the use of toxins. That’s good for nature.
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OUR VISION KEYS TO SUCCESS
While our traps are truly awesome, you – the trapper– are still the most
important part of the system. It’s important that you understand the
following steps because they are keys to success with your trapping.
YOUR TRAP
SHARE THE VISION
ASSESS - DON’T GUESS
SETTING YOUR TRAP
ENSURING ONGOING SUCCESS
SHIFTING YOUR TRAP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GOODNATURE PRODUCTS
WARNINGS & WARRANTY
If you’re not a read-the-manual type, then go to www.goodnature.co.nz and
see our great range of videos.
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DESIGNED AND MADE IN
AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND
CONTAINS NO TOXINS
SAFE AROUND PETS & BIRDS
SNIFF SNIFF
Targeted long life
lure attracts rats
into the trap.
KAPOW!
Rats move the
trigger to get to the
lure firing the trap.
AUTO-RESET
The trap clears and
resets immediately
after an A-Class
humane kill.
SNIFF SNIFF…
The long life lure
continues to attract
rats for constant
control.
SCAVENGED
Dierent species
scavenge the dead
carcasses from
below the trap.

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STRIKER
TRAP BODY
LURE BOTTLE
TREE MOUNT SCREWS
TOP LOCKING TAB
HOW YOUR TRAP WORKS
CONSTANT CONTROL SYSTEM
CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the owner of
the world’s most advanced pest control technology.
Goodnature’s self-resetting trapping system is designed
so that your trap waits for the pest to activate it, instead
of waiting for you to clear and lure it after each strike.
We call this a CONSTANT CONTROL SYSTEM – one
that knocks down the existing rat population and is
always available to manage the inevitable reinvasion.
Using compressed CO²gas for power, Goodnature
technology combines superb design engineering
principles and behavioural science with the highest
manufacturing standards to deliver a trap that will kill
up to 24 times per canister – the A24 Rat Trap.
Our lures are scientifically developed to be long
life, ensuring optimal field performance for minimal
maintenance eort. Because they are toxin-free
YOUR TRAP
there is no risk of secondary poisoning to non-
target species such as wildlife, pets, livestock and
working animals. This toxin-free feature in
conjunction with the strike mechanism gives the
Goodnature A24 its certified A-Class humane status.
This guidebook is developed so you get the best
information to analyse your site and then get the best
results. We hope you enjoy it and furthermore we
appreciate any feedback you’d like to give us via our
website – www.goodnature.co.nz
Happy trapping!
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Plug into the growing network of Goodnature users
who share the vision that New Zealand will one day be
pest-free.
AWESOME VIDEOS
You can check out our range of awesome and
informative videos on our website:
www.goodnature.co.nz
SHARING YOUR SUCCESS
In the quest to make New Zealand pest-free, what’s
better than one Goodnature trap? Two Goodnature
traps. What’s better than your two Goodnature traps?
Yours plus your neighbour’s Goodnature traps.
If you think about it, there’s a lot that can be
achieved by banding together and creating a network
to give native species a foothold. Speak to us and
your neighbours to see what can be done to make
New Zealand pest-free.
SHARE THE VISION
SHROUD CAP
CO²CANISTER
BLACK TABS
SHROUD ENTRANCE
POWER UNIT
TREE MOUNT
LURE BOTTLE CRADLE
LEAF TRIGGER

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ASSESS - DON’T GUESS
ASSESS TRAPPING LOCATIONS
Goodnature’s RODENT DETECTORS pinpoint the best
place to put your A24 traps. Place them around a site,
and where rodents have gnawed on them, they’ve
shown you a place where they will interact with the lure
and can be trapped. See the installation instructions on
the opposite page.
WHY GOODNATURE DETECTORS WORK
Although you may see signs of rodents such as
droppings, diggings and worn runs through foliage, or
even sight them scuttling regularly in places; these are
not necessarily locations where a rodent can be trapped.
Rodents will only investigate food - and therefore a
trap - in places where they feel safe. Goodnature’s
RODENT DETECTORS contain toxin-free LONG LIFE
LURE, which also helps to pre-feed your sites.
USE DETECTOR CARDS IN THE FUTURE TO
• Monitor and assess the eectiveness of your current
trapping programme; or
• Find a new location to shift an existing trap to DETECT FOR 3 NIGHTS
Leave your DETECTOR CARDS in place for three
nights before analysing.
If you have rodents that are interacting with the
DETECTOR CARD you will see teeth marks on the
DETECTION SURFACE.
For in-depth analysis of the type of rodents that
have interacted with your DETECTOR CARDS see
the section named ‘LET THE PESTS SHOW YOU
WHERE’ on the back cover.
Set your Goodnature multi-kill traps at the exact
same sites where rodent interaction has been
positively detected.
SET THE DETECTOR CARD
Fold a DETECTOR CARD in half with the orange
triangular DETECTION SURFACE facing out.
You should see the Goodnature Rodent Lure squeeze
out below the orange triangular DETECTION SURFACE.
The DETECTOR CARD is now primed and ready to set.
Position the DETECTOR CARD so the bottom edge is
fist height (roughly 8 cm) o the ground. The orange
triangle DETECTION SURFACE should be facing out.
Drive the supplied SCREW through both holes in the
card and into the tree, post or wall behind it.
The SCREW should be in firmly but take care not
to force the card flat against the tree. If necessary
pull the bottom edge of the DETECTOR CARD a few
millimetres away from the tree or post. This allows
rodents to get their mouths around the card and leave
bite marks on the DETECTION SURFACE.
SOME SITES ARE TRICKY. PUT YOUR A24 WHERE RATS HAVE GNAWED ON THE DETECTORS.
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SEPARATE THE TREE MOUNT
FROM THE TRAP BODY
Separate the orange TREE MOUNT from the TRAP
BODY by using the forefinger and thumb to press the
BLACK TABS inwards and easing the MOUNT along
and o the BODY. Remove the two TREE MOUNT
SCREWS from the TRAP BODY and the CO²CANISTER
from the TREE MOUNT.
ATTACH THE TREE MOUNT
You will need a Robertson #2 Square Drive screwdriver.
With the TREE MOUNT base 12cm above the ground,
screw the mount to the trunk so the screws are
vertically aligned. Do not overtighten.
• Choose a straight tree with clear footing
• If Weka are present, set trap 100cm from the ground
or purchase our WEKA EXCLUDER
ATTACH THE TRAP BODY TO
THE TREE MOUNT
Tilt the TRAP BODY backwards slightly and lower it
onto the TOP LOCKING TAB of the TREE MOUNT. As
you press downwards the TRAP BODY will be guided in
toward the MOUNT and lock in with a click. The TRAP
BODY should then be firmly in place.
POWER/PRESSURISE THE
TRAP
Take the CO²CANISTER, remove the black cap and
be careful to keep the screw thread clean and free of
debris. Screw the canister in quickly until firm. As it
screws in you may hear the trap quietly pressurise after
the seal is broken. Finger tighten only (do not use tools
to tighten).
TEST-FIRE YOUR TRAP
To test fire the trap reach a pen (or twig) down through
the LURE BOTTLE CRADLE and push the LEAF
TRIGGER (i.e. the steel wand) sideways. The STRIKER
will discharge with a bang and then slowly retract.
Warning: Always keep your hands clear of the SHROUD
ENTRANCE and treat the trap as live.
PRE-FEED THE TREE
Squeeze out a small amount of LONG LIFE LURE
and wipe it beneath the trap as pre-feed. This greatly
enhances trapping success through attraction.
LURE THE TRAP AND REPLACE
THE SHROUD CAP
After you have pre-fed the tree invert the LURE
BOTTLE and screw it into the LURE BOTTLE CRADLE.
Ensure that lure is at the bottle mouth. Screw the
SHROUD CAP back on to protect the LURE BOTTLE.
See Page 14 for WARNINGS & WARRANTY.
PREPARE THE LURE
With the bottle cap still on, take the LURE BOTTLE and
tap it against your palm to bring the LONG LIFE LURE
to the bottle’s mouth. For the trap to be eective it must
have lure at the mouth of the LURE BOTTLE.
SETTING YOUR TRAP
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KEEP THE TRAPS CHARGED
Replace both the CO²CANISTER and LONG LIFE
LURE BOTTLE every 6 months regardless of the
number of kills.
REMOVE OLD CANISTER
Unscrew the current CO²CANISTER from the trap.
You may experience the noise of any remaining gas in
the canister escaping – which may cause the canister
to chill.
DE-PRESSURISE THE TRAP UNIT
WARNING: Although the canister has been removed,
it is likely the trap may still be live with one charge in its
chamber. The trap may still be live until you have de-
pressurised the trap by firing the last charge with a pen
or twig through the LURE BOTTLE CRADLE at the top
of the trap. If it does not fire then the trap has run out
of gas at some earlier point. You must de-pressurise the
trap before installing the new CO²CANISTER.
NEW GAS CANISTER
Remove the black cap from the new CO² CANISTER.
Be careful to keep the thread clean and free of debris.
Screw the CO²CANISTER in quickly until firm. As
it screws in, you may hear the trap quietly pressurise
after the seal is broken. Finger tighten only (do not use
tools to tighten).
REFRESH THE LURE
While our lures are long life, they will eventually crust
over or diminish in their scent when exposed to air.
Therefore, once a month squeeze out the crust that will
have formed at the LURE BOTTLE’S mouth. To do this,
remove the SHROUD CAP, unscrew the LURE BOTTLE,
squeeze out and wipe the crusted lure beneath the
trap – it still provides a tasty pre-feed to attract rodents.
With fresh lure now at the bottle mouth, screw it back
into place. It now smells fresh and tasty again.
ENSURING ONGOING
SUCCESS
EVERY
MONTH
EVERY 6
MONTHS
TEST FIRE
Always test fire the trap from above through the
LURE BOTTLE CRADLE opening. To do so, use a pen or
twig to push the LEAF TRIGGER sideways.
NEW LURE BOTTLE
To replace the LURE BOTTLE, unscrew the trap’s
SHROUD CAP and unscrew the current bottle. With the
bottle cap still on, take the LURE BOTTLE and tap it
against your palm to bring the LONG LIFE LURE to the
bottle’s mouth. Then remove the lid, squeeze through
some lure and wipe it beneath the trap as pre-feed. With
fresh lure at its mouth, screw the bottle into the trap’s
LURE BOTTLE CRADLE until firm. Replace the trap’s
SHROUD CAP.
LURE IS THE KEY!
Any quality, humane pest control device is only as
eective as the quality of the lure used to attract the
pest. It is the lure that motivates the target pest to
enter and activate the trap.
When installed in the A24, the LONG LIFE LURE
BOTTLE is positioned at the optimum location to
encourage the pest toward the LEAF TRIGGER,
which activates the trap.
E.g.
Trap 1
Trap 2
Trap 3
Date
Installed
6TH Month
Replacement
Trap
Location
06/03 06/09 Back of Garden Shed
YOUR INSTALLATION
RECORD

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HOW TO DO IT SAFELY
To shift the trap, unscrew the current CO²CANISTER
from the trap. You may experience the noise of
any remaining gas in the canister escaping, which may
cause the canister to chill.
WARNING:
Although the CO²CANISTER has been removed the
trap may still be live with one charge remaining in its
chamber. To de-pressurise the trap, firstly remove
the SHROUD CAP, unscrew the LURE BOTTLE, and
fire the remaining charge in the trap by reaching
a stick down through the LURE BOTTLE CRADLE
and pushing the LEAF TRIGGER (i.e. the steel wand)
sideways. The striker will discharge with a bang.
Always treat the trap as live until you have de-gassed
and de-pressurised it. Always keep fingers clear of the
SHROUD ENTRANCE.
If the trap doesn’t fire then it has run out of gas at
some earlier point.
With the trap de-pressurised place your palm
beneath the trap’s entrance. Using your thumb and
forefinger, squeeze the BLACK TABS of the TRAP
BODY inward beneath the orange TREE MOUNT. With
upward pressure ease the TRAP BODY up and o the
orange TREE MOUNT.
Use Goodnature’s RODENT DETECTOR CARDS to
determine the best place to move your trap to. See the
section named ‘ASSESS - DON’T GUESS’ on Page 5.
CONSTANT CONTROL
Goodnature develops products for the constant
control of invasive pests. This is achieved by
establishing a permanent network of traps to knock
down target populations and then be ready for the
inevitable reinvasion.
Rather than shift your traps, it is better to add to the
trapping network and increase your pest free area.
If however, you need to move your trap or have found
a better location for it, then it is very important that
you follow the instructions below.
SHIFTING YOUR TRAP FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
I ALREADY KNOW I HAVE RATS. WHY
SHOULD I USE THE DETECTOR CARDS?
Rodent Detector Cards will show you the best place
to put your A24 trap, i.e. places where rats feel safe to
eat. Watch our great video online about how to use
these cards to maximise the eectiveness of your trap.
WHY AM I NOT SEEING ANYTHING DEAD
UNDERNEATH MY A24 TRAP?
Scavenging is a frequent occurrence so it is unlikely
you will see everything that is killed. Rats, stoats,
cats, birds, pigs and dogs scavenge dead critters from
below Goodnature traps. You can monitor rat levels
with Rodent Detector Kits or purchase a Digital Strike
Counter to get a clearer picture of trap activity.
I SET MY A24 BY A FOOD RICH SITE
(COMPOST BIN/FOOD STORE) BUT I’M STILL
SEEING RATS.
Food-rich areas are complex rat trapping sites and may
require extra eort to achieve success. Locations where
you see rats or signs of rats are not necessarily spots
where they will trigger the trap. Use Rodent Detectors
to determine the best place to set a trap. You may have
to disrupt the rats’ routine by moving the food-rich
source, forcing them to look elsewhere for food.
IS THE A24 TRAP A DANGER TO PET CATS?
Goodnature’s long life rodent lure is not attractive to
cats. The shroud entrance is also too narrow for a cat to
fit its head into, and the trap is installed 12cm o
the ground to further prevent a cat interrogating
the trap. It is extremely unlikely that a cat will trigger
an A24 rat trap. Neighbourhood cats, however, are likely
to remove dead rats and mice from below the trap!
HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH CO2IS LEFT IN
THE CANISTER?
Best practice is change the gas every 6 months
regardless of how many kills have occured, or earlier if
your digital counter has registered 24 strikes.
IS THE A24 A DANGER TO NATIVE BIRDS?
To prevent any birds entering the trap, install at the
recommended 12cm o the ground. This makes
it diicult for a bird to enter. The only exception
is where weka are present. In this case, install the
trap 100cm o the ground or purchase a Goodnature
Weka Excluder.
CAN I SHIFT THE TRAP WHEN IT IS LIVE?
You must de-gas and then de-pressurise the trap
before shifting. See the opposite page for instructions.
WHY DO I HAVE TO REFRESH THE LURE
EVERY MONTH?
The portion of lure exposed to air will decrease in
potency and rats will not be as attracted to the trap
site. For best results squeeze and wipe the crusted lure
beneath the trap, it still provides a tasty pre-feed to
attract rodents, and your lure will remain fresh.
HOW DO I USE THE A24 TRAP TO TARGET
STOATS?
Simply replace your Goodnature rat lure with a bottle of
Goodnature stoat lure. If stoats have been scavenging
rats from your A24 trap then now is a good time to
target them.
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Trapping rats can be tricky at certain sites and
situations. Go to our website to learn more about
getting success.
DE-GAS
DETACH
DE-PRESSURISE
ONLY IF
NEEDED
IMPORTANT:
You must de-gas and de-pressurise your trap before
moving it.

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DIGITAL STRIKE COUNTER
The scavenging of dead rats under
the A24 by cats, pigs and other
hungry critters, makes measuring
the success of a Goodnature trap
by trying to count the sighted dead
carcasses unreliable. Goodnature
has developed the Digital Strike
Counter to count each time the
trap is activated and give you an
indication of the number of pests
killed by the trap.
A24 1-YEAR
REPLENISHMENT PACK
FOR RATS
All the consumables to keep
your A24 rat trap managing the
inevitable reinvasion for one year.
Contains 2 x Long Life Lures, 2 x
CO²canisters and a set of Rodent
Detectors to monitor the success
of your trapping campaign.
A12 POSSUM TRAP
With support from the New Zealand
Department of Conservation,
Goodnature has developed the
A12 Automatic Multi-Kill Trap
for possums. The A12 can kill
up to 12 possums with each CO²
canister, is toxin-free and is the
only trap for possums to have met
the Class A humane standard in
independent trials. For the highest
standard in possum control use the
Goodnature A12 Possum Trap.
A12 1-YEAR
REPLENISHMENT PACK
FOR POSSUMS
All the consumables to keep your
A12 possum trap managing the
inevitable reinvasion for one year.
Contains 2 x Long Life Lures, 2 x
CO²canisters and a tube of Possum
Paste for pre-feeding the site.
WEKA EXCLUDER
The Weka Excluder is designed for
the A24 Automatic Multi-Kill Trap
for rats and stoats to prevent weka
from interrogating the trap. Only
necessary when weka are present.
STOAT LURE
Convert your Goodnature A24 rat
trap to a stoat trap by purchasing
our Stoat Lure. It’s a long life
paste and conforms to the same
maintenance instructions as all
other Goodnature lures. If stoats
have been scavenging rats from
your A24, then now’s a good time to
target them.
WARRANTY
• Please be responsible with your automatic traps and
use only as recommended in this handbook.
• Always treat your trap as LIVE and only install the
CO²CANISTER when the trap is set correctly and
ready to activate. Never assume the trap is empty
or not live.
• Once the CO²CANISTER is removed from it, the trap
may still contain enough pressurised gas to fire if
triggered. Release this remaining shot by test
firing the trap once before removing it from the
TREE MOUNT.
• Only test fire the trap while the trap is set
correctly. To test fire the trap see the section
named ‘TEST-FIRE YOUR TRAP’ on Page 8. Always
wear appropriate safety gear when setting and test
firing a trap.
• Never put hands or objects in the entrance of
the trap (SHROUD ENTRANCE). This can fire the
trap and can damage the working components or
cause injury.
• Never deliberately fire and re-fire the trap in quick
succession as this can damage the internal seals.
• Use only Goodnature CO²CANISTERS in
Goodnature traps. Goodnature 16 gram
CO²CANISTERS are manufactured to the highest
standard and have silicone added to lubricate
the regulator and seals to increase the life of the
trap. Using non-Goodnature CO²CANISTERS
voids the product warranty.
• NEVER use a petroleum-based lubricant in
your trap.
• Set traps at the height recommended in this
handbook and be considerate of others when
choosing the trap’s location.
• Never engage in “horseplay” with the trap.
• Store CO²CANISTERS below 49°C
WARNINGS:
We are dedicated to delivering a quality product to all
our customers. All of our products are warranted for two
years from date of purchase against defects in material
and workmanship.
If we determine that the product has a manufacturing
fault, we will repair or replace it free of charge to
you. The decision to repair or replace is solely at the
discretion of Goodnature.
Only the original owner is covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty and must have purchased the
product from an authorised Goodnature dealer.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY?
Our manufacturing warranty does not cover claims
resulting from misuse, abnormal use, or installation
contrary to instructions, transportation damage
(including airline or freight damage), dropped
goods, negligence, second hand product, modified
product (including use of CO²canisters not supplied
by Goodnature). Our warranty also does not cover
corrosion to fasteners as a result of atmospheric or
environmental conditions.
OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY TERMS?
If your product is outside the two year warranty period
or if the fault is not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, we will happily repair your product where
possible for a reasonable charge.
If your product is less than two years old and subject to
a warranty claim please contact:
[email protected]
GOODNATURE PRODUCTS WARNINGS & WARRANTY

LET THE PESTS SHOW YOU WHERE
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PEST BITEMARKS WILL
PINPOINT THE PERFECT
TRAPPING SITES
Goodnature RODENT DETECTOR CARDS identify
pests by their unique bite marks.
RATS and MICE are meticulous nibblers. They will often
focus on one area, occasionally removing some plastic.
A longer jaw length allows rats to mark further into the
DETECTION SURFACE from the edge than mice.
HEAVY INTERACTION – The key dierence between
rat and mouse bite marks is that mice have small teeth
and jaws that leave very fine marks with a neat finish.
Conversely, rats leave a rougher finish and you may see
confetti-like litter beneath the card on the ground. Rats
can also completely destroy the card with their gnawing.
OTHER BITE MARKS YOU
MIGHT SEE
HEDGEHOGS (which are also a predatory pest) have
sharp canines and will leave pointed, clumsy bite marks
on the DETECTION SURFACE. The A24 is eective for
trapping hedgehogs.
POSSUMS have two large front incisors in their upper
and lower jaws. With aggressive behaviour they scratch
large areas of the DETECTION SURFACE and even
bend the DETECTOR CARDS.
If you detect possums you need the Goodnature A12
multi-kill possum trap.
NO RODENT INTERACTION - Either rodents are
not present at this site or it is located where they
will not interact with the lure and device. Try waiting
a few more days or moving to a dierent location.
INTERACTION INTERACTION
HEAVY INTERACTION HEAVY INTERACTION
MOUSERAT
HEDGEHOG POSSUM