Videos

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How our traps work

Starter Trap Kit - How It Works

In this video we tell you everything you need to know about our most affordable Trap Kit - The Starter Trap Kit. We cover off what it kills, exactly how it works, and what's in the box.

Smart Trap Kit - How it works

In this video we tell you everything you need to know about our smartest Trap Kit - The Smart Trap Kit. We cover off what it kills, exactly how it works, and what's in the box.

Professional Trap Kit - How it works

In this video we tell you everything you need to know about our safest Trap Kit - The Professional Trap Kit. We cover off what it kills, exactly how it works, and what's in the box.

Case Studies

Starter Trap Kit in action - Stewart Homestead, Massachusetts

The Stewarts have been using our Starter Trap Kits on their Homestead in Massachusetts, USA, to get rid of mice, protect their beloved chooks and ever expanding vegetable garden. This is their review.

Smart Trap Kit in action - Sewell Family Horse Ranch, California

The Sewells have been using our Smart Trap Kits on their Horse Ranch in California, USA, to get rid of rats, protect their beloved horses and expansive property. This is their review.

Urban Trappers: Meet Laura

Laura from Wellington invites us to her garden to install her first A24 Automatic Rat & Stoat Trap. She shares with us what motivates her to keep trapping and why she hopes to see native bird species return.

Urban Trappers: Meet Tom

Tom lives in Wellington, New Zealand. He owns a flat in the central city with a small backyard and shares it with his four flatmates. He needed the most simple, effective way to catch rats, one that would keep on working even when he’s away.

Urban Trappers: Meet Anna

We meet Anna, mother of four and a keen urban trapper, as she installs her first Goodnature A24 trap. Along with local groups Anna aims to eradicate pests and support the regeneration of native forest so that endemic birds can make a comeback.

Rats stop stealing the chicken food

Rats were eating Rachel’s chicken food, chewing holes in feed bags and making a real mess in the backyard. By taking a few easy steps and setting up an A24 trap for rats, she got her rat problem under control. Watch how she did it.

Rats stop eating compost

Melissa’s compost was infested with rats. Every time she lifted the lid, the rats scurried away. By taking a few easy steps and setting up an A24 trap for rats, she got her rat problem under control. Watch how she did it.

Rats stop getting into rubbish

Right outside Jonathon’s kitchen window, four rats climbed in and out of his rubbish bags. By taking a few easy steps and setting up an A24 trap for rats, he got his rat problem under control. Watch how he did it.

Rat-free Native Island a world-first

Watch how our A24 traps control rats on Native Island in Southland, New Zealand - a world first! Because the network of traps is well maintained, rats are kept under constant control. The island is now a haven for native birds.

Automatic Lure Pump makes trapping easier

Our Automatic Lure Pump (ALP) makes it easier for you to keep your rats and stoats under constant control. The ALP steadily dispenses fresh lure from your A24 trap across 6 months, reducing the number of times you need to check it from 12 to just twice a year. Watch this to find out more.

Rodent detector cards help you think like a rat

To successfully get rid of your rat problem, it’s important you assess (don’t guess), where to position your A24 trap for rats and stoats. Our rodent detector cards show you where your rats and stoats feel safe to eat. See how they work.

Protecting New Zealand one trap at a time

By making it smarter and easier to keep pests under control, we’re helping more Kiwis do their bit to protect New Zealand wildlife. Find out why we do what we do.

Our automatic traps are protecting whio

In 2013, a network of our automatic traps were installed in the Waiokotore Stream to help protect whio from stoats. Automatic Lure Pumps (ALPs) have been installed to keep lure fresh for 6 months. Watch to learn more.

Automatic traps beat traditional traps

Chantelle from the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic undertook a research project comparing the effectiveness of our automatic traps over traditional single-action traps. The results were impressive - watch to learn more.

Four mice, one trap, one night

From our trials, we know over 80% of pests killed by our traps are scavenged by other animals within 3 weeks and over half within 48 hours. Because you might not always see evidence of your success, we recommend you add a Digital Strike Counter to your trap to do the counting for you.

One trap, five rats, two mice

Leaving your A24 trap in place and maintaining it with fresh lure will keep your rat, stoat and mouse problem under constant control. Watch to see how one trap killed dozens of rodents over time - without needing to be reset.

Rodents scavenged from under trap

John had mice raiding his pet food. After catching four mice in the first night with a couple of our A24 traps for rats, stoats and mice, he sent us this footage of his success.

Mice killed humanely

When it comes to being humane, our traps have been independently tested and meet the highest international standards. We set up an A24 trap with a clear shroud to show you how mice are killed instantly and humanely when they brush past the highly sensitive trigger inside.

A24 trap kills stoats humanely

When it comes to being humane, our traps have been independently tested and meet the highest international standards. DOC used field cameras in the Waikato to show how stoats are killed instantly and humanely when they brush past the sensitive trigger in search of the lure.

A24 traps kill more stoats

DOC uses our A24 traps to control stoats. See how multiple stoats are killed without manual intervention. Traditional traps would have only killed one stoat as they’re only checked and rebaited every 20 - 30 days.

Stoat kill

DOC used field cameras to collect numerous A24 stoat kill videos in projects around the Waikato. When set with stoat lure the A24 can humanely kill multiple stoats between checks.

Little penguin – Korora

Little Penguins/korora are the world's smallest penguin. Their nests are predated by rats, weasels, stoats, and hedgehogs, while adult penguins face other risks in urban areas, such as cars and dogs.

A24 traps save endangered turtles

Our A24 traps successfully removed rats from Maria Langa Key, south of Puerto Rico. Watch these endangered sea turtles hatch and make it safely into the sea.

Hedgehog destroys dotterel eggs

Hedgehogs are a serious threat to our native birds and insects. Watch our video to see how a hedgehog makes short work of a nest of dotterel eggs.

Winter Trapping Tips

Winter trap check!

Most of us forget our traps over summer, so we need to make sure they are ready and live to work when rats and mice come scuttling over Winter. Here Thomas checks out colleague Jakes trap and runs through his four step trap check process.

Should you move your trap in Winter?

If it's already catching, you don't need to. But if it isn't you may want to move it to a different spot. At the end of this video you'll have a better idea of where to place your traps, Goodnature or otherwise.

Rats in the roof?

As it gets colder and food becomes harder to find, you home becomes a toasty mansion full of delicious treats....but rats and mice aren't welcome here! At the end of this video you will have a plan of attack that removes rats and mice should they come inside in the cold Winter months.

What is pre-feeding?

Winter is a great time to start doing some pre-feeding. At the end of this video you'll know what pre-feeding is and how it will help you catch more over Winter, in any trap.

Trapping indoors with kids and pets this Winter

Is it safe to move your trap indoors? Absolutely. You might just have a few things to consider first, like kids and pets. At the end of this video you'll understand how to trap inside safely, in a way which keeps your precious kids and fur babies safe, with any trap, Goodnature or otherwise.

All the Winter trapping tips

The full cut. All Toms tips to get on top of any rats and mice that move into that toasty mansion of yours this Winter. Including, Trap check, Should you move your trap? What is pre-feeding? Rodent emergency, and our favourite, Trapping indoors with children and pets.

Guides and maintenance

Installing your Smart Trap Kit

Our Smart Trap Kit is trapping made digital. The Smart Cap upgrades the A24 Trap so you know what your trap has been up to.

How to install your A24 Kit with Counter

The Digital Strike Counter keeps track of your trap's activity by recording the strikes. Here's how to install it.

Test fire your Smart Trap Kit

In this video, we explain how to safely test fire your A24 trap using the test rat provided in your Smart Trap Kit.

Installing the Automatic Paste Pump

The Automatic Paste Pump will dispense lure for 6 months. Follow the steps in this video and see how to install it.

How to pair the Smart Cap with your smart phone

The Smart Cap lets you know how many you’re catching. This video explains how to pair it with your smartphone.

Collecting your data with the Smart Cap

In this video, we explain how to collect your data when checking your A24 trap.

Powering the Smart Cap

In this video, we explain how to power the Smart Cap before pairing it with your device, or change the battery.

Attaching an A24 to a Trap Stand

How to attach your A24 trap to a trap stand to catch rat and mice in these hard to reach places.

Prefeeding around your A24

Pre-feeding increases your chance of trapping success by making your paste the food of choice for pests.

Ever wondered how a Goodnature trap works?

From the enticing paste and swift humane strike through to the automatic reset and a bit of scavenging - this animation shows you how our traps work!

A24 Automatic Trap – Installation

The Goodnature A24 trap is simple to install. This video walks you through each step to set you up for trapping success. So your trap stays constantly attractive to pests, remember to refresh your paste every six months.

Automatic Paste Pump – Installation

The Auto Paste Pump (APP) is the latest advancement in Goodnature’s world-leading conservation technology. These instructions explain how to first activate and then install the APP into your A24 so your trap stays constantly attractive with fresh rodent paste for 6 months without any need for maintenance visits.

Digital Strike Counter – Installation

The Goodnature Digital Strike Counter reveals the work your A24 and A12 traps are doing independent of scavenging events. Learn how to fit one to your trap and also catch our essential maintenance tips.

Goodnature Trap Location Cards

Goodnature Trap Location Cards are essential tools to maximise your rat trapping success. Learn how the cards help you find the best place to set your Goodnature trap(s).