JPH0823856A - Cover for small animal capturer and method for capturing small animal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a cover for a small animal capturer capable of surely capturing small animals by a simple constitution without deteriorating the functions of the restraint type small animal capturer and a method for capturing the small animal using the same. CONSTITUTION:This cover 1 for a small animal capturer is constituted by covering the upper part or a lateral side of a pincher-shaped trap 2 installed on the surface 10 of earth and sand of a tunnel passage 9 with a top plate part 3 or side plate parts 4 of the cover 1 for the small animal capturer in capturing a small animal such as a mole generally behaving while keeping guard not so much on the earth and sand. In capturing the mole, the earth and sand are prevented from scattering from the upper part or lateral side of the pincher-shaped type trap 2 and the maloperation of the pincher-shaped trap 2 can thereby be prevented. When rats, etc., on the ground are captured, the rusting or deterioration in characteristics of the pincher-shaped type trap 2 with the sunlight, rainwater and dust can be suppressed. Furthermore, a human or an animal is capable of avoiding a danger or fouling by erroneously treading the pincher-shaped trap 2. As a result, the small animals such as the mole can surely be captured in spite of the simple constitution.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cover for a small animal catcher for ensuring the catching of small animals such as moles, rats, weasels, etc. that move favorably in a hole or tunnel passage by a general-purpose small animal catcher. The present invention relates to a method for capturing small animals using this.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A typical method for capturing small animals of this type is, for example, the former type, in which a small animal enters a cylindrical trap container and then the container entrance is closed to trap and trap the small animal. The latter and the latter include a restrained type in which when a small animal touches, its body is caught or captured.

For example, in the case of capturing moles, the former method is a cylindrical container having openings at both ends, one end of which is formed to have a size through which a small animal to be captured cannot pass, and the other end of which is formed. There is a method in which a trap, which is provided with a door that can be opened and closed inwardly near the opening, is set in a tunnel passage of a mole.

However, in the case of such an encapsulation type, the soil around the building collapses when set up and accumulates in the vicinity of the door, and even if the mole gets inside the container, the door will not close completely and should be removed. It often happened. Moreover, when multiple moles act, even if the preceding mole enters the container, it is possible that the door opened by the subsequent mole will escape even the mole that was trapped.

Further, moles, mice, weasels, etc. generally have a strong alertness and act with confidence on the earth and sand, but they often do not proceed on an alert except on the earth and sand, and even before the container, they are wary. Sometimes it did not fit in the container. In particular, in the case of moles, there is a habit of forming a new detour passage by digging the lower side and the side in front of the container.

Therefore, it is conceivable to use the latter constraint type method. As a method of this restraint type, after opening a part of the tunnel passage of the mole and setting a trap such as a general "trapped trap" on the earth and sand in it, a flat plate etc. is covered above it. I will cover it with soil.

In the general pinch-shaped trap 2 shown in FIG.
A pair of bearing portions 21 and 2 provided upright on the substantially T-shaped base plate 20.
The capture arms 23 and 24 are pivotally supported on the shaft 2 so that they can be opened and closed. In addition, the folded leaf spring 25 is provided on the bearing portion 21.
Both ends of the (biasing member) are attached, and the capture arms 23, 2
4 is always biased in the closing direction. A trigger 26 (trigger mechanism) is pivotally supported on the branch portion of the base plate 20 so as to be vertically swingable, and the base plate 20 near the trigger 26 uses the return force of the opened capture arm 24. A locking piece 27 that locks the capture arm 24 by being removably engaged with the end of the trigger 26 is swingably provided.

At the time of trapping, the trapezoidal trap 2 is set on the earth and sand in the tunnel passage, and when the mole steps on the upper surface of the trigger 26, the locking piece 27 is disengaged and the leaf spring 25 causes the trapping arm 23. , 24 are closed and the mole's body is sandwiched and restrained.

[0009]

However, even with the restraint type method as described above, it is possible to fix the trapezoidal trap 2 by simply covering the trapping trap 2 above the tacking position with a flat plate or the like. After completion, the surrounding sediment collapses, and this sediment may be deposited below the trigger 26 to impede the proper operation of the trigger 26. Therefore, there are cases where the mole cannot be captured even though it passes over the trigger 26.

This is also the case when a sticky trap having an adhesive applied on the substrate is used as the restraint type catcher, and the earth and sand which collapsed after the work fell on the surface of the sticky adhesive. However, the adhesive strength was remarkably reduced, and even if the mole passed on the surface, it could be removed without fail.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and has a simple structure for catching small animals without failing to impair the function of the restraining type small animal catcher. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vessel cover and a method for capturing small animals using the vessel cover.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a cover for a small animal trap according to the present invention is provided with at least a top plate portion which covers at least an upper side of a small animal trap set on earth and sand. And a side plate portion which covers the side plate portion, and the side plate portion is formed with an opening having a size allowing a small animal to enter.

Further, the viewing window is provided on the top plate or the side plate.

Further, as a small animal catcher, a pair of capture arms pivotally supported by a base plate to open and close, and a biasing member provided on the base plate for biasing the pair of capture arms in a closing direction, A trapezoidal trap is provided which is provided with a trigger mechanism which is arranged within the open range of the pair of capture arms and which locks the capture arms in the opened state in a disengageable manner.

As the small animal trap, an adhesive trap plate having a substrate coated with an adhesive is adopted.

As a method for catching small animals, a small animal catcher is set on the earth and sand, and at least the top plate and the side plate are formed, and the side plate is formed with an opening having a size through which the small animal can enter. The small animal trap cover covers the upper and lateral sides of the small animal trap.

[0017]

In general, when capturing a small animal that behaves without much caution on the earth and sand, in the cover for a small animal trap of the present invention, the top plate and side plates are above the small animal trap set on the earth and sand. And cover the sides. Therefore, when it is used for capturing small animals in the ground, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the small animal trap due to sediment falling from above or on the side of the small animal trap. On the other hand, when it is used for catching small animals on the ground, rainwater and dust are unlikely to fall on the small animal catcher, and the risk of humans accidentally stepping on the small animal catcher is avoided.

Further, the inside of the small animal catcher cover and the state of the small animal catcher can be seen through the viewing window by simply opening the viewing window and leaving the small animal catcher cover as it is. Therefore, as long as there is no abnormality, the cover for the small animal trap should be removed or installed for each visual check.
There is no need to re-install small animal traps or level the earth and sand.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A cover for a small animal trap according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is an external view showing a cover for a trapper according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which a trapping trap provided in a tunnel passage of a mole is covered with the cover for trapper. FIG. 3 is a state explanatory view showing a side cross-section of a state in which the trapping trap is covered with the trap cover.
However, the same components as those of the general sandwich type trap 2 shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the main part of the trap cover 1 according to this embodiment is formed as a large-diameter portion in a reverse U-shape when viewed from the front and has no bottom surface. A sandwich type trap 2 (an example of a small animal trap) mounted on the earth and sand surface 10 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin by a top plate portion 3 which covers the upper side and a side plate portion 4 which covers the side. Has been done.

Before and after the large-diameter portion of the trap cover 1, small-diameter portions 13 and 14 (for example, front-rear length 3c
m, height 8 cm, inner width 8 cm). The small-diameter portions 13 and 14 are provided with openings 7 and 8 having sizes that allow moles to enter. The above-mentioned large diameter portion has, for example, a front-rear length of 38 cm, a height of 15 cm, and an inner width of 14 c.
m, which is set to a dimension that does not hinder the operation of the pinch-shaped trap 2

A peep opening (longitudinal and lateral dimensions is, for example, 7 × 7 cm) is formed in the large-diameter portion of the trap cover 1, and a peep lid for opening and closing the peep opening around the hinge portion 6 formed in the vicinity thereof. 5 (the vertical and horizontal dimensions are, for example, 8 × 8 cm) are attached. The peep opening, the peep lid 5, and the hinge 6 constitute a peek window.

The trap cover 1 of this embodiment is constructed as described above. Next, a method for capturing moles using the trap cover 1 and the trap 2 will be described below. First, during the day when the mole is not active, the sand and sand above the frequently-passing passage (main passage) of the tunnel passage 9 that was previously dug by the mole on the ridge or golf course are removed and opened to open the catcher cover 1. Digging a little larger than that.

Then, the trapezoidal trap 2 which has been set in an open state is gently placed on the earth and sand surface 10 in the open position so that the longitudinal direction thereof is along the tunnel passage 9. Next, the catcher cover 1 is arranged so as to cover the sandwiched trap 2, and the lower end thereof is slightly inserted from the earth and sand surface 10. In this state, the peep lid 5 is opened to check the set state of the trapezoidal trap 2 and the state of the earth and sand in the vicinity of the openings 7 and 8. If it is good, after closing the peep lid 5, the upper surfaces of the small diameter portions 13 and 14 Then, the soil 12 is covered and the device is finished.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the sediment on the side wall of the tunnel passage 9 from collapsing and accumulating on the sandwiched trap 2.

By doing this, from the evening to the next morning,
In order for the moles to work in search of food, tunnel passage 9
Move inside and approach the tackle position. At this time, since the mole has the earth and sand surface 10 in the catcher cover 1 due to its habit, it advances to the tackle position and passes over the trapezoidal trap 2 without anxiety. As a result, the trigger 26 is accurately disengaged, and the mole is captured by being sandwiched between the capture arms 23 and 24. That is, according to the method of this example, moles could be captured with high probability.

Further, the capturing state of the moles and the state of the pinch-shaped trap 2 can be easily confirmed only by opening the peep lid 5. Therefore, even if it has not been captured yet, it is not necessary to level the earth-and-sand surface 10 at the tacking position again or to remount the trapezoidal trap 2, and the peep lid 5 can be closed again to wait for the next capture opportunity. is there.

Incidentally, one side plate portion 4a as shown in FIG.
The trap passage cover 1a, which is substantially T-shaped in plan view and in which the branch tube portion 4b is projectingly provided, may be mounted on the tunnel passage 9. In this case, the pinch-shaped trap 2 is mounted with the leaf spring 25 stored in the branching cylinder portion 4b. As a result, the progress of the mole is not hindered by the presence of the leaf spring 25,
The probability of capture is even higher.

Instead of the above-mentioned trapezoidal trap 2, as shown in FIG. 5, an adhesive capture plate 2A (another example of a small animal capture device) having an adhesive 16 applied on a substrate 15 is used as a capture device. You may set on the earth-and-sand surface 10 below the cover 1. The substrate 15 of the adhesive capture plate 2A is formed, for example, in a front-back length of 30 cm and a width of 8 cm. In this case, the adhesive capture plate 2A
The width of the base plate 15 is such that a wide earth and sand surface 10 is secured between the side plate part 4 and the side plate part 4 without causing a caution of the mole, and a coating area of the adhesive 16 is secured so that the adhesive trapping force is not made too small. It is set to a size that allows it.

Therefore, even when the adhesive type catching plate 2A as described above is used, not only does the mole enter the tacking position without anxiety, but after the tacking, the sand, rainwater, etc. are applied to the tackiness agent 1.
Since it does not fall onto the surface of No. 6, the adhesive force is not reduced, and the moles passing through that surface can be reliably captured by adhesion.

On the other hand, the trap cover 1b shown in FIG.
A saucer-shaped bottom lid 11 having a shape matching the bottom opening can be used together. The bottom lid 11 is detachably attached to the lower end of the side plate portion 4 and is screwed. And
At the time of use, the top surface of the bottom lid 11 is covered with earth and sand, and the sandwiched trap 2 or the adhesive capture plate 2 is further placed on the earth and sand surface 10.
After mounting A, the bottom lid 11 is attached to the catcher cover 1b.
It is attached to the lower end of the side plate portion 4 of.

The cover 1 for the trap thus prepared
b, the small animal trap and the bottom lid 11 can be set on the ground in the corner of the building for capturing not only the moles in the ground but also small animals such as rats and weasels that act on the ground. Furthermore, after capturing, these can be carried together and the captured small animals do not have to be directly handled by hand, so the treatment of the captured small animals is simple and hygienic.

On the other hand, the trapezoidal trap 2 or the adhesive trap plate 2
If A and the catcher covers 1, 1a, 1b are tethered by chains or the like, it is possible to prevent small animals after the catch from being eaten by other animals or contaminating other places by running away.

As described above, according to the catcher cover shown in each of the embodiments, not only moles but also small animals having a habit of entering holes such as rats and weasels can be easily guided to the catcher. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent a person or livestock from accidentally stepping on the trap and being damaged or soiled. Moreover, since the trap can be shielded from rainwater and sunlight, it is possible to prevent the trap from rusting and deterioration of characteristics.

The material for the small animal trap cover is not limited to the synthetic resin used in each of the above-described embodiments, but may be any material having appropriate rigidity, water resistance, light shielding property, heat insulating property, and the like. Pottery and the like are preferable.

[0036]

According to the cover for a small animal catcher and the method for catching a small animal using the same according to the present invention, a top plate or a side plate of the cover for a small animal catcher is placed above or to the side of the small animal catcher set on the earth and sand. Since it is covered with a part, when capturing small animals in the ground, it is possible to prevent sediment from falling from above or to the side of the small animal trap, and thus to prevent malfunction of the small animal trap. When capturing small animals on the ground, protect the small animal trap from sunlight, rainwater, and dust,
It is possible to suppress rusting and deterioration of characteristics, and to avoid the risk of human beings accidentally stepping on the small animal trap and to prevent contamination, thereby improving the safety of trapping. Therefore, it is possible to surely catch the small animal despite the simple structure.

Further, by simply opening the viewing window, it is possible to easily visually recognize the internal state and the state of the gimmick while the small animal trap cover is left as it is. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the troublesome installation work again for each visual check. Therefore, if there is no abnormality, it is possible to prepare for the next capture opportunity simply by closing the viewing window again.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a trap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which a pinch-shaped trap mounted on a tunnel passage of a mole is covered with the trap cover.

FIG. 3 is a state explanatory view showing a side cross-section of a state in which the trapezoidal trap is covered with the trap cover.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory plan view showing a state in which a trapezoidal trap is covered with a catcher cover according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a state explanatory view showing a plan view of a mode in which an adhesive trapping plate mounted on a tunnel passage of a mole is covered with a trap for a trap.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an essential part showing a cover for a trapper according to another embodiment of the present invention and a bottom lid attached to the cover.

FIG. 7 is an external view showing a general pinch-shaped trap.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,1a, 1b Cover for trap 2 Trapped trap 2A Adhesive trap plate 3 Top plate part 4,4a Side plate part 4b Branch pipe part 5 Peep lid 6 Hinge part 7,8 Opening 9 Tunnel passage 10 Sand surface 15 Substrate 16 Adhesive Agent 20 Base plate 23, 24 Capture arm 25 Leaf spring 26 Trigger 27 Locking piece

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A small animal trap mounted on the earth and sand,
For a small animal trap, which has at least a top plate portion that covers the upper side and a side plate portion that covers the side, and an opening having a size that allows small animals to enter is formed in the side plate portion. cover. 2. The cover for a small animal trap according to claim 1, wherein a peep window is provided on the top plate or the side plate. 3. A pair of capture arms, in which a small animal trap is pivotably supported by a base plate to open and close, and a biasing member provided on the base plate for biasing the pair of capture arms in a closing direction. The trapezoidal trapezoid according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a trigger mechanism that is disposed within an opening range of the pair of capture arms and that locks the capture arms in an opened state in a disengageable manner. Cover for small animal traps. 4. The cover for a small animal trap according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the small animal trap is an adhesive trap plate having a substrate coated with an adhesive. 5. A small animal having a small animal catcher mounted on the earth and sand when capturing a small animal, and having at least a top plate portion and a side plate portion, and an opening having a size through which the small animal can enter is formed in the side plate portion. A method for capturing small animals, characterized by covering the upper side and the side of the small animal trap with a cover for the trap.