goodnature A24 User manual

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A24 Rat & Mouse Trap
Quick Start Guide

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Doing things dierently
is in our nature
We started Goodnature for good reason: to see endangered wildlife
around the world flourish again. This means getting on top of a bunch
of pests - rats and mice for starters. We also want to go about it kindly,
without using nasty toxins.
That’s why we develop humane traps that automatically reset and are
easy and safe to use in living spaces through to wild places. Not only
have we created a world-first, we started a revolution.

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Your constant control system
Congratulations! You’re now the owner of the world’s most advanced
pest control technology – the A24 Rat and Mouse Trap. Powered using
compressed CO2gas, Goodnature technology combines design engineering
principles and animal behavioural science with the highest manufacturing
standards to deliver a trap that will kill 24 times per gas canister.
Our lures are developed to be long life to minimize maintenance eort and
maximize freshness to remain highly attractive to pests. As our lures are
toxin-free there is no risk of secondary poisoning to wildlife, pets, livestock
and working animals. Our unique Trigger and Strike mechanism gives the
Goodnature A24 its certified A-Class humane status.
Trap safely
We’ve designed our traps to target specific pests only. To avoid injuring
or killing protected wildlife or any other animal that’s good for nature, it’s
important you follow the installation instructions and our safety advice
to set up your trap correctly. For trapping safety advice, tips to maximize
success and support biodiversity in your own backyard visit goodnature.co
We’re here to help
Drop us an email or pick up the phone - we’d love to help you get rid of
your rodents. Big thanks for joining us. Happy trapping!
1-877-992-8868 [e-mail]

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Your Trap - A24
Locking tab *Trap Stand
Trap body
Shroud Cap
Automatic Lure Pump (ALP)
Lure cradle
Striker
Gas Canister
Trigger
Black tabs
Shroud entrance
Screws
Digital Strike Counter
(If included)
*Trap Mount
*Trap Stand included with the Home Trapping Kit or sold separately. Trap Mount included in all other Kits.

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How it works
Lure attracts rodents into the trap
The Automatic Lure Pump (ALP) is filled with highly
attractive, non-toxic lure and sits at the top of the A24
to lure rats and mice into the trap. The ALP slowly
dispenses fresh lure over a 6 month period, so it’s
always fresh and attractive to rats and mice. Replace
your ALP every 6 months.
Rodent moves the trigger, firing the trap
The A24 is powered by a CO2gas canister and will last
for 24 kills. The trigger is placed directly below the lure,
so that when the rodent moves the trigger, the trap
fires a piston directly into the back to the rodent’s head,
killing the rodent swiftly and humanely.
The trap automatically resets itself
Once the A24 fires, the rodent drops to the floor as the
piston immediately retracts back into the trap – ready
for the next one! The A24 gives you constant control
over rats and mice without having to visit your trap or
touching any dead rodents!
Digital Strike Counter records the kill
It’s common for the dead pests below your trap to be
scavenged by by other species, so it’s unlikely you will
see everything that is killed. Once installed, the Digital
Strike Counter will record the number of rats or mice
that your trap has killed before they’re scavenged.
NOTE: Not all kits include a Digital Strike Counter.
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Lure Taster Cards
What are Lure Taster Cards?
Lure Tasters are small “chew cards” filled with toxin-free
lure that act a pre-feed for your site by introducing a
‘taste’ of the same lure in that’s your A24. When rats and
mice come across our chocolate lure, they’ll go looking
for more, which will lead them to your trap!
There are two ways the Lure Tasters help you catch
your rodents:
1. Lure Tasters act as pre-feed for your site. Rats
are wary of changes in their environment and it
can take a bit of time for them to show interest
in a new lure.
2. Lure Tasters also show you the best places to
install your trap. If you see they have bite marks
on them, this means you’ve found an area the
rodents feel safe enough to stop and eat, which
means it’s a good location for your trap.
How to use Lure Tasters
Install your A24 Trap AND put out your Lure Tasters
at the same time to start attracting rodents straight
away. While your A24 is ready for action, the Lure
Tasters will be out pre-feeding your area. The more lure
you have available to rodents, the better your chances
of success are.
Move your trap
If at first you don’t succeed, move your trap. Moving
your trap regularly helps catch all your rats and mice,
as there’s never just one. We recommend moving traps
to a new spot weekly until you hit on a rodent hotspot.
Go to page 11 to find out how to move your trap safely.
NOTE: If using a Trap Mount you must de-gas the trap
before moving it. When you unscrew the gas canister
from the trap, this will deplete any remaining gas left.
in the canister.
Lure Tasters
Bite marks show
rodent activity

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Lure Taster installation
1.
Choose up to 6 locations
Your kit comes with 6 Lure Taster cards and pins, so
you can choose up to 6 locations around your property
to install them. Choose spots near where you have your
trap - roughly 20 ft apart.
2.
Fold the Lure Taster in half
Fold the Lure Taster in half with the orange side facing
out. You should see the lure squeezing out when you
do this.
3.
Pin the Lure Taster to your surface
Secure the Lure Taster 5” o the ground, loose enough
to allow room for the rodent to get their mouth around
the card.
4.
Check after 3 nights
If your cards show any sign of rodent activity, that
means they feel safe enough to stop for some food,
which is exactly where you should install your A24.

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Garage
Under deck
and house
Other traps
Ceiling space
Kitchen
cupboards
Exposed
wall / fence
Open area
Fruit or
nut tree
Garden
Sheltered
trunk
Dog food
Wood
pile
Shed
Compost bin
Trap locations - At Home
Moving your trap helps catch ‘em all
If you don’t catch anything after 3 days - simply move
your trap to a new location. Moving your trap regularly
helps catch all your rats and mice, as there’s never just
one! We recommend moving traps to a new spot weekly
until you find a rodent hotspot.
NOTE: If using a Trap Mount you must de-gas the trap
before moving it. When you unscrew the gas canister
from the trap, this will deplete any remaining gas left.
in the canister.
Be patient
Finding the most eective location to catch your
rats and mice might take a few attempts. Be patient.
Everyone’s rodent hotspot is dierent!
Where to put your trap at home
The best place is where a rodent feels safe to eat – so
choose a spot where they’re out of sight. Good places for
your trap are in your roof, the corner of your garage or
basement, in a kitchen cupboard, all nice and sheltered
locations. If you place your trap along a wall or fence line,
make sure the trap stand is parallel to the wall.
Look for bitemarks
If you’ve seen your Lure Tasters have been nibbled on,
this is a great place to install your trap.
Covered, sheltered and safe Open, exposed, unsafe or food competition

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Trap locations - On a Farm
Where to put your trap on a farm
Rats and mice are more likely to stop and eat in a
sheltered place where they feel safe. Inside buildings,
good places for traps are near doors or openings, and
in nooks and corners. Ideal outdoor locations are near
bushy areas alongside waterways, hedges and ponds as
rats usually follow the water edge.
Keep it tidy
Store any food sources, such as chicken feed or dog food,
in sealed containers and reduce access to other feed
and seed storage areas and silos by installing mesh in
drains and pipes, and fixing access holes. Clearing away
obsolete machinery, wood and building materials around
the farm will also reduce rodent hiding places.
Move traps that aren’t catching anything
If a trap doesn’t catch anything, it is likely in the wrong
spot. Moving it a few yards can often make a dierence.
Keep your traps firing
Checking automatic traps a few times a year will ensure
they are still firing and baited. If the rat population
grows, so should the trapping network
Collaborate
Sharing tips with neighbours is a great way to stay on
top of rat problems and be aware of infestations outside
of your farm.
Covered, sheltered and safe Open, exposed, unsafe or food competition
Open area
Alongside pond
or waterway
Bushy
areas
Remove
wood
Remove old
machinery
Cover pipes
with mesh
Fix access
holes
Entrance
Store
chicken feed
Nooks &
corners

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A24 Trap Stand installation (Home Trapping Kit)
3.
Clip in the Stand Lock
Secure the A24 to the stand by closing the orange
Stand Lock. You will hear a ‘click’ when it is in place.
Place your trap stand on a flat surface or ground.
4.
Removing the A24 from the Trap Stand
De-gas your A24 by following the instructions on page
11, so it’s safe to detach from the Trap Stand. Open the
stand lock and on a flat surface, hold the Trap Stand
down firmly with one hand and pull the A24 up with
the other.
2.
Attach the A24 to the Trap Stand
Guide the top slot at the rear of the A24 onto the upper
central locking tab of the stand. Gently ease the trap
into the stand until it clicks into the lower locking tab.
Don’t force it, there should be no gap between the A24
and stand.
1.
Open the Stand Lock
Unclip the orange Stand Lock by reaching your thumb
tip right into the end of the orange tab and pressing
while pulling backwards.
NOTE: There are 2 ways to install an A24, using
the A24 Trap Stand or the A24 Trap Mount.