Trap Placement

LoneOakMartin · Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:20 pm

I have a dedicated gourd rack with 6 gourds, all having Troyer traps in them. I also have a repeating sparrow trap. How close to the gourd rack would you place the repeating trap? I've always had them about 100 feet apart, but recently moved the 6 gourd traps closer to the house. Thanks

C.C.Martins · Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:03 pm

Wherever you see the HOSP thats where id put it, moving them around seems to work well. Especially effective with a bait bird or two in the trap.
Hope this helps

Thomas Maddox · Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:55 pm

I agree with the bait bird. Once you get one, it will attract the others virtually wherever it is.

C.C.Martins · Thu Jan 08, 2026 6:04 pm

LoneOak,
One quick question...its the repeating sparrow trap like the Blains or Troyers right? Or is it the ST1...ST1 has 3 doors; two trap compartments and a catch area in the center.
Please let us know

LoneOakMartin · Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:22 pm

It's the Troyer's trap.

LoneOakMartin · Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:23 pm

It's the Troyer's trap.

C.C.Martins · Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:47 pm

Ok, 3 compartments or the drop cage which dumps them into the trap...troyer makes a version of both.

In either case, if they have started to become wary, move the trap around. Sounds strange, but it works.