Havahart 1020 Live Animal Cage Trap
The Havahart 1020 is a single-capture, galvanized steel cage trap prized for its durable, weather-resistant construction and humane live-release design — a good fit for barn settings where larger non-target animals or occasional single rodents are expected. Compared with plastic or multi-catch options on this list, its heavier build means a higher upfront cost but a longer service life and lower replacement frequency, making it cost-effective for long-term barn use when you want reliable, repeatable captures and easy relocation.
Galvanized steel
Quick-set trigger
Galvanized steel
Quick-set trigger
Review Summary
"Widely praised for durable construction, reliable trigger and humane capture of small rodents; some users note occasional baiting adjustments are needed and the door can stick if dirty."
Peek-a-boo viewing
Galvanized steel cage built for repeated use and outdoor barn conditions.
Peek-a-boo viewing
Galvanized steel cage built for repeated use and outdoor barn conditions.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Havahart 1020 is a single-capture, galvanized steel cage trap prized for its durable, weather-resistant construction and humane live-release design — a good fit for barn settings where larger non-target animals or occasional single rodents are expected. Compared with plastic or multi-catch options on this list, its heavier build means a higher upfront cost but a longer service life and lower replacement frequency, making it cost-effective for long-term barn use when you want reliable, repeatable captures and easy relocation.
Galvanized steel
Quick-set trigger
Peek-a-boo viewing
Galvanized steel cage built for repeated use and outdoor barn conditions.
Sensitive trigger plate reliably captures individual rats or squirrels without injury.
Galvanized steel
Quick-set trigger
Peek-a-boo viewing
Galvanized steel cage built for repeated use and outdoor barn conditions.
Sensitive trigger plate reliably captures individual rats or squirrels without injury.
$40-60 USD
Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap
The Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap is a low-cost, lightweight live-capture solution that’s easy to deploy across many barn locations and attractive when you need quick, inexpensive coverage. While it lacks the heavy-gauge durability of metal models like the Havahart or Victor, its lower purchase price and simple operation make it an economical choice for seasonal or low-intensity infestations where frequent replacement is an acceptable trade-off for reduced initial outlay.
Slim plastic profile
One-way tunnel
Slim plastic profile
One-way tunnel
Review Summary
"Compact and easy to set up, effective for occasional indoor or barn use, but some users report limited capacity and inconsistent capture with larger or wary mice."
Mouse-motel vibe
Low-cost plastic live-capture design ideal for tight barn spaces and cracks.
Mouse-motel vibe
Low-cost plastic live-capture design ideal for tight barn spaces and cracks.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap is a low-cost, lightweight live-capture solution that’s easy to deploy across many barn locations and attractive when you need quick, inexpensive coverage. While it lacks the heavy-gauge durability of metal models like the Havahart or Victor, its lower purchase price and simple operation make it an economical choice for seasonal or low-intensity infestations where frequent replacement is an acceptable trade-off for reduced initial outlay.
Slim plastic profile
One-way tunnel
Mouse-motel vibe
Low-cost plastic live-capture design ideal for tight barn spaces and cracks.
Simple one-way entry keeps captured mice contained until release.
Slim plastic profile
One-way tunnel
Mouse-motel vibe
Low-cost plastic live-capture design ideal for tight barn spaces and cracks.
Simple one-way entry keeps captured mice contained until release.
$15-25 USD
Victor Tin Cat Multi-Catch Mouse Trap
Victor’s Tin Cat is a metal multi-catch chamber designed to hold many mice between checks, delivering a robust, corrosion-resistant alternative to plastic multi-catch units for barn environments. It balances per-unit purchase price and long-term capture efficiency — costing more than the cheapest plastic traps but typically saving labor and replacement costs compared with disposable options; for moderate-to-heavy infestations it often provides the best mix of durability and per-capture economy.
All-metal body
Continuous multi-catch
All-metal body
Continuous multi-catch
Review Summary
"Effective multi-catch unit favored for continuous trapping in barns and outbuildings, though users mention fiddly bait setup, cleaning challenges and occasional odor issues from caught mice."
Retro barn charm
Metal multi-catch tunnel holds multiple mice without resetting for extended control.
Retro barn charm
Metal multi-catch tunnel holds multiple mice without resetting for extended control.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Victor’s Tin Cat is a metal multi-catch chamber designed to hold many mice between checks, delivering a robust, corrosion-resistant alternative to plastic multi-catch units for barn environments. It balances per-unit purchase price and long-term capture efficiency — costing more than the cheapest plastic traps but typically saving labor and replacement costs compared with disposable options; for moderate-to-heavy infestations it often provides the best mix of durability and per-capture economy.
All-metal body
Continuous multi-catch
Retro barn charm
Metal multi-catch tunnel holds multiple mice without resetting for extended control.
Durable tin construction stands up to barn conditions and regular handling.
All-metal body
Continuous multi-catch
Retro barn charm
Metal multi-catch tunnel holds multiple mice without resetting for extended control.
Durable tin construction stands up to barn conditions and regular handling.
$25-40 USD
Kness Ketch-All Multiple Catch Mousetrap
The Kness Ketch-All is a professional-grade multiple-catch tube trap built for high-capacity, continuous trapping and rapid emptying, favored by pest control pros managing heavy barn infestations. Although its initial cost is higher than single-capture and budget multi-catch traps, its capacity and low-maintenance design reduce servicing frequency and labor cost per catch, making it the most cost-effective choice on this list when ongoing, large-scale rodent control is required.
High-capacity bays
Tool-free emptying
High-capacity bays
Tool-free emptying
Review Summary
"Professional-grade multiple-catch trap admired for large capacity, durability and low-maintenance operation; pricier than consumer options but consistently recommended by pros for heavy infestations."
Pro-trapper swagger
High-capacity plastic conveyor-style trap captures many mice before servicing is required.
Pro-trapper swagger
High-capacity plastic conveyor-style trap captures many mice before servicing is required.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Kness Ketch-All is a professional-grade multiple-catch tube trap built for high-capacity, continuous trapping and rapid emptying, favored by pest control pros managing heavy barn infestations. Although its initial cost is higher than single-capture and budget multi-catch traps, its capacity and low-maintenance design reduce servicing frequency and labor cost per catch, making it the most cost-effective choice on this list when ongoing, large-scale rodent control is required.
High-capacity bays
Tool-free emptying
Pro-trapper swagger
High-capacity plastic conveyor-style trap captures many mice before servicing is required.
Transparent panels allow quick visual checks so barn staff can monitor populations.
High-capacity bays
Tool-free emptying
Pro-trapper swagger
High-capacity plastic conveyor-style trap captures many mice before servicing is required.
Transparent panels allow quick visual checks so barn staff can monitor populations.
$80-120 USD
AB Traps Pro-Quality Live Humane Trap
The AB Traps Pro-Quality live trap is marketed as a heavy-duty, pro-oriented humane trap with features aimed at barn operators who need rugged, portable single-capture devices for rats and larger mice. It competes directly with the Havahart for durability but often includes pro-focused design touches (faster setting, collapsible frame) that justify a premium price — a good technical choice where humane handling and quick deployment are priorities and the higher upfront cost is offset by professional reliability.
Pro-grade welds
Escape-proof latch
Pro-grade welds
Escape-proof latch
Review Summary
"Solid heavy-duty live-catch trap that performs well for repeated use with a roomy interior and dependable doors; a few buyers note it's heavier and benefits from secure placement to prevent escapes."
Barn-ready ruggedness
Pro-quality heavy-gauge construction resists weather and rough farm handling.
Barn-ready ruggedness
Pro-quality heavy-gauge construction resists weather and rough farm handling.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The AB Traps Pro-Quality live trap is marketed as a heavy-duty, pro-oriented humane trap with features aimed at barn operators who need rugged, portable single-capture devices for rats and larger mice. It competes directly with the Havahart for durability but often includes pro-focused design touches (faster setting, collapsible frame) that justify a premium price — a good technical choice where humane handling and quick deployment are priorities and the higher upfront cost is offset by professional reliability.
Pro-grade welds
Escape-proof latch
Barn-ready ruggedness
Pro-quality heavy-gauge construction resists weather and rough farm handling.
Spacious interior accommodates rats and larger rodents for humane live removal.
Pro-grade welds
Escape-proof latch
Barn-ready ruggedness
Pro-quality heavy-gauge construction resists weather and rough farm handling.
Spacious interior accommodates rats and larger rodents for humane live removal.
$120-180 USD