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Post by sRc on Mar 31, 2011 19:01:55 GMT -6
I need to dip and re-dip my cage traps. I'd prefer not to buy F1 b/c of cost. I want it to stick well . . . what are my options?
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Post by mustelameister on Mar 31, 2011 19:07:23 GMT -6
I ran 40+ cages for twenty-some years at local parks and state parks. Speed dipped every one of 'em at the beginning of the season. Extra speed dip was kept in a 5-gallon plastic gas can and sealed. Had no problem using it from season to season.
To dip I ran to Menards and got one of those plastic tubs that is just longer than a cage trap. Mixed up my speed dip with Coleman fuel, dipped both ends, then rolled the trap on its side. Hung it up to dry and then stored 'till season.
Always pick a warm, dry day.
Worked for me.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Apr 1, 2011 16:28:49 GMT -6
I had a sheet metal fabricator make a dip pan for me years ago.The size of my largest cage trap in length and about 6 inches high on the walls.In reality only the bottom 1/3 of the cage needs treated in most cases as that is the high moisture and fecal area for wear and corrosion.I can fill the dip pan about 2 inches in depth of dip material then just roll the cage from side to side then stand it on end for the end treatments. The gravity door traps are usually square and flat on the the ends and will coat well but the spring loaded doors need to be treated using an old coffee can and poured over the angled door for coverage.
Formula one works well as does a speed dip type product with the right mix so it dries. But I prefer Formula one, no odor and fast dry time.
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Post by trappnman on Apr 2, 2011 9:59:55 GMT -6
your largest cage trap is only 6" high on the walls?
the only time I use cage traps is for coon- doesn't the 6" height, cause some aviodance issues?
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Post by Bob Jameson on Apr 2, 2011 15:00:02 GMT -6
For most of my cage treatments I only need to treat a few inches in height as they have been treated prior and this is the moisture decay area. If needed as stated I roll the cage for a full bath.Most all mine are for coon, skunk and groundhogs.
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Post by se_mntrapper on Apr 6, 2011 15:14:29 GMT -6
Steve,
I think he is referring to the sides of his pan that he uses for dipping as having 6" walls.
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Post by sRc on Apr 6, 2011 20:58:40 GMT -6
Moisture decay area is where pee and poo collect and rust the wire on cages--only 6-7" from cage floor at best. The dip tub doesnt have to be much taller than that to give good coverage in the area that needs the most protection.
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