Cleaning Traps
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G Hanold
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Say you just caught a big ole bore coon. What's your process for cleaning the trap?
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Re: Cleaning Traps
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G Hanold
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I typically use a pressure washer, or car wash. I always wonder during those times when the coon just seems to avoid the trap, is it trap shy, or is it scent left on the trap? I've always wanted a steam washer, not just for traps but could never justify the expense or space. Anyone use one? Steam washer
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Re: Cleaning Traps
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G Hanold
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I try to keep a cage that has caught a ground hog available but everything else gets run through the car wash. Hot water, soap and wax.
I haven't washed my beaver cages though. The tannins and the acidic water around here puts a nice black stain on them that I like. See, Steve brings up another question I've always had. Do you use the soap at a car wash or any type of cleaner through the pressure washer at home or just stick with pressurized water like I've been doing? I had never tried it, but always wondered if it would attract or repel different species?
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Re: Cleaning Traps
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04/08/15 08:46 AM
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Cleaning traps is going to be more of a concern as our industry continues to grow. Since this question is being addressed in WCT Magazine I won't do my typical multi-paragraph, anal retentive response (I know, some of you are soooo disappointed, lol).
The first question that needs addressed is why does the trap need cleaned in the first place. Is it for disease purposes, odor, removal of feces/hair, storage issues, just because, etc.
Second, once you know WHY the trap needs cleaned the question then turns into how do you clean it? There are different cleaning styles and possible location restrictions based on the method you choose. Also, based on the reason more than just the traps themselves may need to be cleaned which again is something that needs to be thought about.
Eric Arnold Publishing Editor W.C.T. Magazine Editor The Fur Taker Magazine
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Re: Cleaning Traps
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Paul Winkelmann
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Well I guess I can forget about doing a column about trap cleaning. I'm so glad I'm a member of Trapperman ADC or I wouldn't know
what is going on.
G Hanold, I use plain water in my pressure washer on traps but I use Simple Green and a mitt to wash the vehicles. If you use soap on
your cages, I suggest Irish Spring around St. Patrick's Day, Dove on pigeon traps, Safeguard soap on your Safeguard cages, and of
course, Ivory on your elephant and walrus traps. I hope this helps.
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