cage trap
Live animal snare
A cage trap is a device for catching animals alive, consisting of a wire or mesh enclosure that closes when triggered—typically by the animal taking bait or stepping on a pressure plate.
Used by trappers, pest control, and wildlife researchers who need to relocate or release animals unharmed: We set a cage trap for the raccoon in the attic.
- catchSeize or snag
- catch and releaseAngling without keeping prey
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- wireThin metallic conductor
- wire meshInterwoven metal strands
bait · animal · small game · metal · door · spring · humane · capture · predator · mesh · trigger · pen · crate · net · confinement · lure · raccoon · rabbit
- capture methodsnetting, snaring, lasso, ambush, encirclement
- pest controlinsecticide, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator, pesticides
- trapsmousetrap, deadfall, noose, snare, pitfall
- Live Trapsbird net, crab pot, lobster pot
- rodent trapsmousetrap, bait station
- trappingsnare, snares, trapline, traplines, leg hold