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Article 2
Commencement Information
I1Sch. in force at 1.2.2019, see art. 1(3)
Column 1Type and make of trap | Column 2Conditions |
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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, terrestrial mammals of the order carnivora such as wolves. |
[F1Aurotrap manufactured by or under the authority of AUROCON Automated Rodent Control, Industrivej 35, 9600 Aars, Denmark. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats.] |
BMI Magnum 55 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110-2248, USA. | M1The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 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 110 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th St., Cleveland, OH, 44110-2248, USA. | The trap may only be used for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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 only be used for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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. | When used in a closed-end trap configuration, 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, using materials suitable for the purpose. When used in a run-through trap configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the run-through configuration in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
DOC 200 manufactured by or under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. | When used in a closed-end trap configuration, 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, using materials suitable for the purpose. When used in a run-through trap configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the run-through configuration in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
DOC 250 manufactured by or under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. | When used in a closed-end trap configuration, 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, using materials suitable for the purpose. When used in a run-through trap configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the run-through configuration in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
Duke 116 manufactured by or under the authority of Duke Company, 508 E. Brame Avenue, West Point, MS 39773, USA. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. The trap must be set in an artificial tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. |
Fenn Rabbit Trap Mark I manufactured by or under the authority of DB Springs, Unit 1, Double Century Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AR (previously 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 IV (Heavy Duty) manufactured by or under the authority of DB Springs, Unit 1, Double Century Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AR (previously Mr A. A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire). | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
Fenn Vermin Trap Mark VI (Dual Purpose) manufactured by or under the authority of DB Springs, Unit 1, Double Century Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AR (previously Mr A. A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire). | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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. |
Goodnature A18 Grey Squirrel Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, [F28 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021,] New Zealand. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels and rats. The trap must be placed so that it can only be entered by way of an artificial tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. |
Goodnature A18 Mink Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, [F28 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021,] New Zealand. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing mink. The trap must be placed so that it can only be entered by way of an artificial tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. |
Goodnature A24 Pro manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, [F28 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021,] New Zealand. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats and mice. The trap must be placed so that it can only be entered by way of an artificial tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. |
Goodnature A24 Rat and Stoat Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, [F28 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021,] New Zealand. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing stoats, rats, weasels [F3, mice and edible dormice (Glis glis)]. The trap must be placed so that it can only be entered by way of an artificial tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. |
Kania Trap 2000 manufactured by or under the authority of Kania Industries Inc., 63 Centennial Road, British Colombia, V9R 6N6, Canada. | M2The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis) , rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981), and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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 Colombia, V9R 6N6, Canada. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis), rats, mice and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
KORO Large Rodent Double Coil Spring Snap Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Koro Traps, Box 5 Grp.22 RR2, Dugald, Manitoba, R0E 0K0, Canada. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels and rats. The trap must be placed so that animals can only enter it from the front, and set within an artificial blind tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. (The front is the side from which the letters KORO can be read face-on and the correct way up.) |
KORO Rodent Snap Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Koro Traps, Box 5 Grp.22 RR2, Dugald, Manitoba, R0E 0K0, Canada. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats and weasels. The trap must be placed so that animals can only enter it from the front, and set within an artificial blind tunnel which is suitable for the purpose. (The front is the side from which the letters KORO can be read face-on and the correct way up.) |
Nooski Rat 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 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. |
[F4Perdix Spring Trap manufactured by or under the authority of PERDIX Wildlife Solutions Ltd, Unit 1 Hatton Rock Business Park, Hatton Rock, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0BX. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose.] |
Procull Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Elgeeco, 108 Downlands Way, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3HS. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. |
[F1Quill Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Quill Productions, Manor Farm, Pulham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EE. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing stoats, weasels and rats. When used in a closed-end trap configuration, the trap must be set in an artificial tunnel constructed to the design specified by Quill Productions using materials suitable for the purpose. When used in a run-through trap configuration, the trap must be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the run-through configuration 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. |
[F1Smart Catch manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Center A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, DK-3200 Helsinge, Denmark. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats and mice. |
Smart Catch Mini manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Centre A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, DK-3200 Helsinge, Denmark. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing rats. |
Smart Pipe Long Life 110 (article number 141110), Smart Pipe Long Life 160 (article number 141160), Smart Pipe Long Life 200 (article number 141200), Smart Pipe Long Life 250 (article number 141250), and Smart Pipe Long Life 300 (article number 141300) manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Center A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, 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.] |
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, weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis), rats, mice and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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, weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis), rats, mice and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. 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, weasels, rats, mice, other small ground vermin (except for those species listed in Schedule 5 or 6 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is, in either case, suitable for the purpose. |
Tully Trap manufactured by or under the authority of KM Pressings Ltd, 37B Copenhagen Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 0XQ. | The trap may be used only for the purpose of killing stoats, weasels [F5, rats and grey squirrels. When used for grey squirrels, the trap must be fitted with baffles for grey squirrels supplied by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Baffles fitted onto a trap must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.] 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 the authority of Pescon Services, 394 York Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SH1 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. |
F6. . . | F6. . . |
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, weasels, rats and, before 1 April 2020, stoat. The trap must be set within the artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer for use in the UK. |
F6. . . | F6. . . |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. inserted (29.9.2023) by The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1031), arts. 1, 2(a)
F2Words in Sch. substituted (7.7.2021) by The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/709), arts. 1, 2(a)
F3Words in Sch. substituted (7.7.2021) by The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/709), arts. 1, 2(b)
F4Words in Sch. inserted (7.7.2021) by The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/709), arts. 1, 2(c)
F5Words in Sch. substituted (7.7.2021) by The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/709), arts. 1, 2(d)
F6Words in Sch. omitted (29.9.2023) by virtue of The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1031), arts. 1, 2(b)
Marginal Citations
M11981 c. 69. Schedule 5 was amended by S.I. 1991/367, 1992/2350, 1998/878, 2007/1843, 2008/431, 2008/2172 and 2011/2015.
M2See, 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.
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