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Timms Possum Kill Trap
  • Timms Possum Kill Trap
  • Timms Possum Kill Trap
  • Timms Possum Kill Trap
  • Timms Possum Kill Trap

Timms Possum Kill Trap

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The Timms traps has been available for at least 30 years as a possum kill trap and has become a household name in New Zealand.

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  1. Timms Possum Kill Trap
  2. Pestoff Possum Bait 3kg
  3. Pestoff Rodent Block 3kg
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Product overview

The Timms traps has been available for at least 30 years as a possum kill trap and has become a household name in New Zealand.

The trap is a yellow plastic box with a hole in the front that the possum puts its head into to access the bait. Inside the box is a spring loaded bar that strikes the possum under the chin when it sets off the trap. This cuts off the possums wind-pipe so that the possum becomes unconcious and then dies from lack of oxygen.

Setting the trap is easily achieved by pulling a string located at the back of the trap. The trap can be baited with a slice of apple or our Pestoff Possum Bait

FEATURES
• Suitable for orchard and lifestyle blocks
• Robust, simple and highly visible yellow plastic design
• Easily set by simply pulling cord at rear of trap
• Bait with a slice of apple
• Can be placed on ground, trees, roofs or almost anywhere (but be careful with domestic pets!)

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: W 16cm x D 18cm x H 26cm
Weight: 1kg

View possum trap guidelines

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Questions and answers

-2 votes
Q:
Are these easy to mount on a tree?
A:
Yes they can be mounted directly or you could make a simple wooden platform (that you mount to the tree) and the trap can sit on the platform so it's not permanently fixed.
By Trade Tested on May 09 2022
-2 votes
Q:
Will these kill stoats and ferrets?
A:
It is a bit big, there a better traps for these species.
By Trade Tested on August 10 2020
0 votes
Q:
If the trap is a bit stiff to go off, is their a way to Tweek them. Have caught 22possums in a row then two nights of bait gone and trap not gone off?
A:
Not generally unless there is a specific issue - perhaps the possums are getting smarter!? You could try securing the bait using a rubber band?
By Trade Tested on March 16 2020
-1 votes
Q:
Are these safe with a dog on the property?
A:
Basically there is always a risk to inquisitive pets with a trap like this, here are some basic guidelines to follow to minimise risk - taken from https://cdn.boprc.govt.nz/media/395732/pa10-possum-control-traps-web.pdf: PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING KILL TRAPS • Keep fingers clear of the front or “kill zone” when interacting with traps at all times • For single kill traps set the trap late afternoon/early evening. • When trapping around domestic animals it is a good idea to release all set traps early morning. • Ensure family pets are restrained indoors while the trap is set if practical. Young cats and some breeds are naturally inquisitive. • Use bait types that don’t attract cats etc. • Raising traps off the ground can reduce non-target interference but also potentially reduce kill rates if the technique is poorly applied.
By Trade Tested on February 27 2020
-3 votes
Q:
How safe are these in the proximity of domestic cats?
A:
You'll need to take some precautions - check out the link below the description for some helpful guidelines.
By Trade Tested on February 27 2020
0 votes
Q:
Really ??? feral cats. Got three possums last nite with just apple. My husband passed away recently and he shot the feral cats and the rabbits so were reasonably controlled Now here I am 75 female all the rifles gone to the grandson whom is 300km away. Would i bait the trap some steak? Now Rabbits I bought some poison stations every night 6 cups of rabbit bait it cost more for that then for me to eat.
A:
That sounds frustrating! Yes they can be used - Effective baits include: 1. fresh or salted rabbit, hare, or possum 2. fresh/frozen/salted fish 3. dehydrated meat baits
By Trade Tested on January 13 2020
0 votes
Q:
Is it humane? How long does it take for the possum to die?
A:
It's instantaneous, so yes.
By Trade Tested on December 17 2019
-2 votes
Q:
How are these traps for feral cats. If suitable any helpful hints?
A:
Yes they can be used for this, you would need to use a different type of bait.
By Trade Tested on September 19 2019

Reviews (58)

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 reviews

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Does what it says it will do

After months of hearing possums in our roof at night, we installed the trap in our roof cavity. Success! Caught a possum on the first night, and continue to do so every couple of weeks. Well worth the money!

Renee Auckland
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fruit Stealing Possum

Love the solid made trap. Mounted on plywood base to ensure better hold down in soil. Easy method of setting the mechanism, its a pity that my fruit stealing possum decided to runaway rather than face his fate with the trap.

Svent Bay of Plenty
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product actually works

Delivery was great. Trap is well made. Caught a possum on the first night.

wildfish Auckland
Yes, I recommend this product.
Top possum trap

Works a treat, I've been catching a possum every 2 or 3 days using apple as bait. There is no chance for escape and then I tie the tail to a rope, tie it to the bank and feed them to the eels.

Wendy Otago
Yes, I recommend this product.
Possum Killer

Great to have Timms trap in my backyard. Possums be gone.

kls3 Rotorua
Yes, I recommend this product.
design not suitable.

The trap works well and I have caught possums with it. But the design with pegs that go into the ground is not suitable. There are kiwis here, so the trap needs to be higher. A tree-mounted trap would be more suitable.

Mark M Kaitaia
Yes, I recommend this product.
Kiwi classic

Well built classic trap that does the job (when you can get them to walk in!)

Bevok Northland
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great trap

I have only caught a couple of possums with this as there aren't many around at the moment

Ellij Whitianga
Yes, I recommend this product.
Timms Possum trap

Best possum trap. It’s the only one we’ve found to work reliably.

Vicki Waikato
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Traps

Fantastic product. I purchased two for a bush block and just over a month caught 14 possums so far. Well made and easy to set.

Mel Northland
Yes, I recommend this product.

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