The DoC 150 is an innovative humane kill spring trap developed by the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. In the UK they are approved for use in trapping grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. Discounts for bulk orders available.
In the UK, as of January 1st 2019, DoC 150 traps can be set in a run-through tunnel configuration for trapping rats, stoats and weasels but NOT Grey squirrels. Grey squirrels can only be captured in closed-end tunnels. Please see below for further details.
Conditions of use: When using the trap in UK, “Where used in a closed-end trap configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in an artificial tunnel constructed to the design specified by the Department of Conservation, using materials suitable for the purpose. Where used in a run-through trap configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the run-through configuration in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose”.
