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  • SafeGuard Plastic Trap Covers

    SafeGuard Plastic Trap Covers

    Safeguard’s Plastic Trap Covers have been shown to improve trapping success in many cases plus they can protect a trapped animal from the elements (rain, cold) until you can retrieve it. Hinged flat plastic plates for an exact fit. Easy to disinfect.

  • Different Types of Live Animal Traps and How to Choose the Right One

    Different Types of Live Animal Traps and How to Choose the Right One

    When shopping for live animal traps, the best choice depends on what you need to catch, where the trap will be placed, and how you plan to transport or release what you capture. ACES carries a wide range of live animal traps and accessories from trusted brands including SafeGuard, Tomahawk, and Tru Catch, so the right fit is usually less about finding any trap and more about matching the trap style to the job. Our trap category at ACES includes small and large cage traps, professional models, TNR traps, pigeon traps, rodent traps, skunk traps, folding traps, and transfer cages.

    Think About the Application, Not Just the Size

    A lot of buyers begin by thinking only about size, but that is only one part of the decision. The better way to choose live animal traps is to ask a few practical questions first:

    Is this for cats, skunks, pigeons, rodents, raccoons, opossums, or larger nuisance wildlife?

    Will it be used in the field, near a structure, or for shelter or TNR work?

    Do you need a rigid, folding, double-door, or a covered trap?

    Will the captured animal need to be transferred safely into another carrier?

    Once you know the job, it becomes much easier to narrow down the right product for the situation.

    Tru Catch Traps for Cats, General Use, and Larger Captures

    Tru Catch is a strong option when you want durable, American-made live animal traps with accessory options. ACES highlights these traps as a reliable all-purpose cat trap, and notes that Tru Catch traps come with a five-year warranty plus accessory options such as covers, trays, and wheel kits.

    For larger jobs, we also carry Tru Catch Large Live Animal Traps, along with the Folding Trap. The folding model 48F is described as suitable for large dogs and similar-sized animals, with a rear door for easy baiting and release, plus a setup that folds down for transport and storage.

    Good Tru Catch examples from ACES include:

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    SafeGuard Traps for Versatility and Professional Use

    SafeGuard is a strong option for buyers who need flexible, professional-grade live animal traps. The brand is known for practical trap designs that work well across a range of capture situations, making it a good fit for both general nuisance wildlife control and more specialized field use. At ACES, this brand stands out for offering dependable traps that balance durability, ease of use, and humane handling, which is why it is often a trusted choice for professionals and organizations alike.

    The SafeGuard Universal Live Animal Trap is especially useful when you need one trap that can handle a range of situations. It can be used flush against a wall or over holes in the ground and recommends it for captures up to 40 pounds, calling it an excellent all-purpose trap.

    The SafeGuard traps are designed for wildlife control professionals, with a mesh bottom that extends partway up the sides, larger upper mesh for easier baiting and pole syringe use, and a front-release design.

    These options are a smart fit when you need:

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    Tomahawk Traps for TNR, Double-Door Sets, and Specialty Needs

    This is a strong choice for buyers who need more specialized live animal traps. The brand is well known for durable designs that support humane capture across a range of situations, from general nuisance wildlife work to cat-focused TNR efforts and species-specific applications. At ACES, Tomahawk stands out for offering trap styles that help users match the equipment to the setting, whether that means easier release, better transfer features, or designs intended for more controlled handling. For organizations, shelters, and wildlife professionals who need dependable performance and practical trap options, Tomahawk is often a go-to brand.

    A few standout examples:

    • Tomahawk TNR Series Traps are built for trap-neuter-release work, with features ACES notes such as easy transfer doors, bait theft prevention, and hand guards.
    • Tomahawk Original Rigid Series With Two Trap Doors can improve success in funnel or drift setups and ACES says they work well with armadillos, raccoons, and opossums.
    • Tomahawk’s collapsible live animal drop trap is a smart option for catching wary cats that are often too cautious for standard traps. Its quick setup, collapsible design, and transfer-cage compatibility make it especially useful for TNR work and other situations where portability and safer handling are important.
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    Making the Best Choice for Your Operation

    Choosing the right live animal trap comes down to finding equipment that matches your specific goals, target species, and handling needs. That is where we stand out. With a wide selection of humane trapping solutions, trusted industry brands, and the accessories needed to support safer capture and transfer, ACES gives buyers a more reliable place to compare options and find what truly fits the job. For shelters, wildlife professionals, and organizations that need quality products backed by experience, we are a smart source for live animal traps that are built for real-world use.

  • Tru Catch Live Animal Trap Accessories

    Tru Catch Live Animal Trap Accessories

    Trap Covers help to keep cats calmer in the trap once they have been captured.  Made from brown vinyl, cover can be secured to the trap. Available for TruCatch Models 30″ and 36″ traps and other similar sized traps. We only have the 36″ available at the moment.  The 30″ has been discontinued until further notice.

    Trap Trays are now available for the 30-Fat Cat and 36-D traps! This steel tray prevents messy situations from reaching your car upholstery, carpet, or wherever you are transporting an animal. It cleans easily and is powder coated for a lasting finish. We now have trays for the following TruCatch Models: 30LTD, 30FCD, 30D, and 36D and other similar sized traps.

    TD-2 small live animal trap divider. This divider allows for animals to be moved into a carrier or trap for feeding or clinical treatments use with TruCatch Models 30LTD, 30FCD Fat Cat, 30D, and 36D traps and other similar sized traps.

    TD-1  large live animal trap divider.  This trap divider allows the captor to trap smaller animals in larger traps. The TD-1 also permits easy release by keeping the animal in one end of the trap. This trap divider works for TruCatch Models 42D, 48HD, 48F, 60HD and 72D and other similar sized traps.

    Wheel Kit – This two-wheeled axle kit allows easy transport of not only large traps, but the animal that the trap may contain as well. The wheel kit quickly attaches to the trap with two tie-down straps (included). This wheel kit is compatible with TruCatch Models 42D, 48F, 48HD, 60HD, and 72D and other similar sized traps.

  • The Best Animal Traps (Cats, Rodents, Birds, & More)

    With so many trap options being available to animal care professionals, picking the best one can be fairly challenging. As animal care professionals ourselves, we’ve gathered together our top picks for animal traps, going by traps for each particular animal. Read on to hear our picks for the best animal traps.

    Best Trap for Cats

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    TruCatch provides American-made, high-quality animal traps that come in a variety of sizes and customization options. For cats, we prefer the Tru Catch Small Live Animal Trap — powder-coated for extra durability and made with extra-resilient materials, it’s our choice for a reliable and all-purpose cat trap. Tru Catch traps come with a five-year warranty, and come with optional accessories to improve trap effectiveness and conditions for the trapped animal.

    Among these optional accessories are trap covers for calming the trapped animal once inside, trays for keeping the animal’s claws contained safely within the trap itself and not poking out the perforated bottom, wheel kits for easy transportation, and more.

    Tomahawk TNR Series Trap

    A spring-loaded trap for quick and reliable capture of stray cats. Designed specially for TNR “trap-neuter-release” programs, Tomahawk TNR Series Traps come equipped with doors for easy transfer of trapped animals, built-in bait theft prevention, hand guards, and more.

    tomahawk door trap set - best animal trapsTomahawk Collapsable Live Animal Drop Trap

    Designed in cooperation with the Neighborhood Cat Organization, this the Tomahawk Collapsable Live Animal Drop Trap provides a safe and effective drop-trap mechanism to trap cats and other live animals. It’s large enough to trap cats of nearly any size, and collapses down for easy transportation when needed.

    Best Animal Traps for Rodents

    SafeGuard Rodent Trap

    We prefer SafeGuard rodent traps for their exceptional sturdiness, form-factor and flexibility. Made of solid sheet metal, it’s far stronger than any mouse, chipmunk, vole, or other rodent that it may trap, and its compact size and shape makes it able to fit anywhere — indoors or out.

    SafeGuard Multi-Catch Mouse Trap

    An economical way to catch multiple mice at once, the SafeGuard Multi-Catch Mouse Trap is a great way to handle a recurring mouse problem. Inexpensive yet strong, a set of these will be a great help in alleviating any mouse problem. Can be situated strategically without bait along frequently-traveled paths taken by mice, or with bait in opportune areas.

    Best Animal Traps for Birds

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    For catching pigeons and other potentially unwanted birds, the Tomahawk Pigeon Trap is our choice for its cost-effectiveness and large capacity. Comes in two sizes, and has a built-in easy release mechanism for when the trap is filled with captured pigeons, or other birds.

    Best Animal Traps for Large Animals

    Tru Catch Live Large Animal Traps

    The same strong build and powder-coating that we appreciate in Tru Catch traps, but in a larger size. Tru Catch Live Large Animal Traps come in a variety of sizes, from 42 to 72 inches long, for catching a wide assortment of animals.

    SafeGuard L/XL Live Animal Traps

    The choice of professionals around the country, in addition to us, SafeGuard Live Animal Traps have the largest variety of sizes of any animal traps we carry, including sizes all the way up to 72x20x28.

  • SafeGuard Top & End Opening Carrier/Transfer Cage

    SafeGuard Top & End Opening Carrier/Transfer Cage

    The Safeguard Top & End Opening Carrier/Transfer Cage is strong and secure,  a feral cat cage especially well suited for hyperactive and aggressive animals. Includes both a guillotine end door – perfect for trap transfer – and a full-opening top door for greatest versatility – best for easily lifting the animal in our out. Both doors lock securely. A fully galvanized pan with a 1” lip covers the entire floor. This cage is ideal for animal control and veterinarian offices. 20″ x 11″ x 12″