The Spring Traps Approval (England) Order 2012

article 2

THE SCHEDULE

Column 1 Type and make of trap	Column 2 Conditions
Aldrich Spring Activated Animal Snare manufactured by or under the authority of Mr D. Schimetz, P.O. Box 158, Sekiu, Washington 98381, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of taking large, non-indigenous, mammalian carnivores.
BMI Magnum 55 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110-2248, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(1)). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
BMI Magnum 110 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110-2248, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
BMI Magnum 116 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110-2248, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
DOC 150 manufactured by or under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.	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.
DOC 200 manufactured by or under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in an artificial tunnel constructed to the design specified by the Department of Conservation.
DOC 250 manufactured by or under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in an artificial tunnel constructed to the design specified by the Department of Conservation.
Fenn Rabbit Trap Mark I manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A.A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rabbits. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Fenn Vermin Trap Mark I, Fenn Vermin Trap Mark II, Fenn Vermin Trap Mark III and Fenn Vermin Trap Mark IV (Heavy Duty) manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A.A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire and specified in British Patent Specification No.763,891 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.	The traps may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The traps must be set in natural or artificial tunnels which are, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Fenn Vermin Trap Mark VI (Dual Purpose) manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A.A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire and specified in British Patent Specification No.763,891.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Fuller Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Fuller Industries, Three Trees, Loxwood Road, Bucks Green, Rudgwick, Sussex.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. The trap must be set within the housing provided by the manufacturer.
Imbra Trap Mark I and Imbra Trap Mark II manufactured by or under the authority of James S. Low and Sons Ltd., Atholl Smithy, Atholl Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire and specified in British Patent Specification No.682,427 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 4 of that Specification.	The traps may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The traps must be set in natural or artificial tunnels which are, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Juby Trap manufactured by or under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Whitehall Place, London SW1 and specified in British Patent Specification No.813,066 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Kania Trap 2000 manufactured by or under the authority of Kania Industries Inc., 63 Centennial Road, British Columbia, V9R 6N6, Canada.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set within the housing provided by the manufacturer.
Kania Trap 2500 manufactured by or under the authority of Kania Industries Inc., 63 Centennial Road, British Columbia, V9R 6N6, Canada.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, edible dormice (glis glis)(2), rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Lloyd Trap manufactured under the authority of the National Research Corporation and specified in British Patent Specification No.987,113 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Nooski manufactured by or under the authority of Nooski Trap Systems, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats. The trap must be set within the housing and artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer.
Nooski mouse trap manufactured by or under the authority of Nooski Trap Systems, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing mice. The trap must be set within the housing and artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer.
Sawyer Trap manufactured by or under the authority of James S. Low and Sons Ltd., Atholl Smithy, Atholl Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Skinns Superior Squirrel Trap manufactured by or under the authority of E. Skinns Ltd., Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QX.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Solway Spring Trap Mk4 manufactured by or under the authority of Solway Feeders Ltd., Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, edible dormice (glis glis)(3), rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Solway Spring Trap Mk6 manufactured by or under the authority of Solway Feeders Ltd., Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, edible dormice (glis glis)(4), rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Springer No.4 Multi-purpose (Heavy Duty) manufactured by or under the authority of AB County Products Ltd., Unit 3, Wellington Works, 15 The High Street, Redditch, Worcestershire.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
Springer No.6 Multi-purpose manufactured by or under the authority of AB County Products Ltd., Unit 3, Wellington Works, 15 The High Street, Redditch, Worcestershire.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedules 5 and 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.
VS squirrel trap manufactured by, or under licence from, Pescon Services, 394 York Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4EN	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. The trap must be set within the artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer.
WCS Collarum Stainless UK Fox Model manufactured by or under the authority of Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, P.O. Box 538, East Granby, CT 06026, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of taking foxes.
WCS Tube Trap International manufactured by or under the authority of Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, P.O. Box 538, East Granby, CT 06026, USA.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, stoats, weasels and rats. The trap must be set within the artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer for use in the UK.
WiseTrap 110 (article number 100110 or 110110), WiseTrap 160 (article number 100160, 110160, 101160 or 111160), WiseTrap 200 (article number 100200, 110200, 101200 or 111200), and WiseTrap 250 (article number 101250 or 111250) manufactured by WiseCon A/S, Skovgaardsvej 25, DK-3200 Helsinge, Denmark.	The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats. The trap must be set within a sewer, drainpipe, or similar structure.

(1)

1981 c. 69.

(2)

See, however, section 11(2)(b) of, and Schedule 6 to, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. By virtue of those provisions, whether or not the trap in question is approved by this Order, it is an offence to use any trap for the purpose of taking or killing any dormouse, except pursuant to a licence granted by the appropriate authority under section 16 of that Act.

(3)

See footnote (a) on p.5.

(4)

See footnote (a) on p.5.