Havahart 1079 Live Animal Professional-Style One-Door Raccoon, Groundhog, Opossum, and Stray Cat Cage Trap

by Havahart

Product Features

• Constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion
• Mesh openings of our groundhog traps are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait.
• Spring loaded door and sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches.
• Solid door and handle guards protect users during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals. Trigger rod is located outside of the trap so animal cannot damage it while in the trap
• Ideal for catching raccoons, stray cats, groundhogs (woodchucks), opossums,and similar-size nuisance animals. Havahart traps are made in the U.S.A.

Product Details

User Guide [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 32 x 10 x 12 inches ; 10.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RAMT
• Item model number: 1079
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #14 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Pest Control > Traps > Rodent Traps
  • #92 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Mowers & Outdoor Power

Product Description

Ideal for trapping raccoons, stray cats, groundhogs (woodchucks), opossums, armadillos, and similar-size nuisance animals. Havahart traps are designed and used by professional trappers. Animal control officers also trust and use Havahart traps -- so can you! Constructed of sturdy wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life, and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait. Spring loaded door and sensitive trigger ensure quick, secure captures. Solid door and handle guard protect user during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals. Made in the USA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Trap with a Heart, August 12, 2005

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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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Anyone who deals with feral animals on a regular basis will do well to have their own Havahart trap, rather than getting one for a limited time from the Humane Society; that way when the opportunity for capturing the animal presents itself, one is ready for the moment. Also, trapping some wary or streetwise animals can take patience, gradually placing the food further in the trap. A few critters take time to get used to the mesh under their paws, and feel secure enough to venture into the trap, and occasionally it's longer than the fortnight the Humane Society allots for the rental.

For me, it's the feral cats that accumulate in my apartment complex garage, scrounging for food and seeking shelter. Depending on the estimated health and age of the animal, one can either trap and then neuter/spay and release, or take them to the local animal control. The purpose is to stop the cycle of misery caused by the endless multiplication of unwanted cats, some born to mothers so hungry they don't have the milk to feed them.

The Havahart Professional Cage Trap is ingenious in design, and sturdy in construction. If you keep your trap clean and dry, it will last for decades. I have used my 32" Model 1079 for everything from small kittens to a large tom that must have tipped the scales at 15 + lbs. A word of caution: Always cover the top of the cage with a towel after catching an animal, because a trapped animal will often try to reach up and scratch your hand on the handle, and also, the less the animal sees, the less fearful it will be.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars old standby could use a few improvements, August 31, 2008

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Stuart A. England - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Havahart 1079 Live Animal Professional-Style One-Door Raccoon, Groundhog, Opossum, and Stray Cat Cage Trap (Lawn & Patio)

Fortunately I've used this type of trap before and know how the trigger is supposed to work. The unit I received required some "custom bending" of the trigger arm before I could set it at all, and a little more tweaking to get the trigger set to a sensitive level.
Since practically any critter you're likely to trap is going to poop in the cage (out of fear or impatience)it would make sense to make a solid bottom to the trap that wont transfer poop to whatever vehicle you use to transfer the animal. You will have to rinse it out anyway, so why not design it to save the extra step of using something under it?
Otherwise a strong, reliable and long-lasting trap with a well balanced handle.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Live AnimalTrap, September 30, 2007

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T. Ferrell - See all my reviews
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We have a real problem with feral cats in this area. I'm concerned that they will spread disease to our cats, and they get into our cat's food and the trash. The Havahart Live Animal Trap catches them safetly so they at least have a chance at getting adopted by someone who will love and care for them. I purchased my trap from ANTOnline; they had the item in stock at promised, they delivered quickly, and the trap itself is strong and roomy. Well worth the money spent.