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Installation guide: Rat trap

Every catch, instantly visible

With the digital rat trap, you’ll always have insight into what’s going on in your barn. No more manually checking traps — as soon as a catch is made, you get an instant notification in the HyCare app. This saves you time, gives faster insights, and keeps you fully in control of pest management.

Real-time catch updates = no unnecessary checks.

How to install and set up your digital rat trap

Ready to use in minutes
Download the HyCare app
1

Download the HyCare app

Download the HyCare app, and log in with your account. Download the HyCare App
Choose a spot for the trap
2

Choose a spot for the trap

Pick a strategic location, such as along walls or in areas where you've noticed signs of rat activity. Discover top 7 spots to place rat traps
Activate the trap using the HyCare App
3

Activate the trap using the HyCare App

Open the HyCare app and select your location. Add a new trap. Follow the app instructions to connect and arm the trap.
Trap status visible in the app
4

Trap status visible in the app

The status of each trap is always visible in the app: set or triggered.

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshooting guide

Top 7 trap placement spots

Rats follow fixed paths along walls, barriers, and obstacles. Place the trap where you expect the most activity.

Near the entrance
1.
Near the entrance
Shed or storage
2.
Shed or storage room
rat trap silage
3.
Silage pit
Feed silo
4.
Feed silo
Feed alley
5.
Feed alley
Cable tray
5.
Cable tray
Milking robot
7.
Milking robot

Ready for even more convenience?

Your digital rat trap is up and running: now it’s easy to expand.

You now have full visibility of your catches, but pest control is often just one part of the job. With your existing gateway, you can easily add more smart devices.

The benefits? Fewer walk-throughs in the bar, faster action when something is wrong, more peace of mind in running your business.

We’re happy to help you find what works best for your farm.


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Motion sensors

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