Pest trap with a seesaw located in the entrance area

Abstract

A pest trap (1), in particular for controlling rodents, comprising a base body with an interior (3) and an entrance opening (4) leading into the interior (3), wherein a rocker (5) is arranged in the area of ​​the entrance opening (4), which is pivotably mounted about an axis of rotation (8) and has a passage (9) for a rodent and has at least a first rocker side (6) facing the entrance opening (4) with an outer surface (12) that can be walked on by a rodent and a second rocker side (7) facing the interior (3) with an inner surface (11) of the passage (9) that can be walked on by a rodent, wherein the rocker (5) is pivotable between a first position and a second position, and wherein the rocker (5) is operatively connected to a closing element of the entrance opening (4) such that when the walkable inner surface (11) is entered, the rocker (5) is pivoted into the first position.wherein the locking element closes the entrance opening (4), and when the outer surface (12) of the first rocker side (6) is entered, the rocker (5) pivots from the first position to the second position, in which the entrance opening (4) is released by the locking element.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pest trap, in particular a trap for controlling rodents such as mice or rats.

[0002] Rodents, especially mice, pose a significant hygiene and economic problem in numerous areas. This is particularly true for city centers, food processing plants, restaurants, warehouses, and other buildings with complex infrastructure. Due to their small size and high adaptability, mice can penetrate a variety of cavities, such as double walls, thermal insulation, suspended ceilings, or raised floors. They also use pipes, cable trays, and conduit systems as pathways, allowing them to spread over large areas within buildings.

[0003] Mice are often introduced via the movement of goods. For example, mice can hide in packaging, pallets, or other transported items and thus be moved from one place to another. This allows an infestation to quickly spread to new areas.

[0004] Various measures are used to control rodents. Besides structural measures such as blocking runways and access points, pest traps and bait stations are particularly common. In many cases, baits containing active ingredients are used, which the animals are meant to ingest. However, rodents often show low bait acceptance, especially when alternative food sources are available. Furthermore, some populations are known to have developed resistance to certain active ingredients, which can limit the effectiveness of such measures.

[0005] Alternatively, mechanical pest traps are used, in which a rodent is captured or killed after entering the trap. The success of such traps depends significantly on the animal being reliably guided into the trap's interior and following a predetermined path within it. The design of the entrance area is particularly important here, as it should, on the one hand, allow the rodent easy access, but on the other hand, ensure controlled guidance of the animal within the trap.

[0006] US patent 2009 / 0229169 A1 discloses a rodent trap in which a pivotally mounted bridge is provided. When a rodent steps onto the bridge, the bridge pivots and interacts with a door, closing the entrance behind the animal. The bridge serves as an entry element, guiding the animal via a pivot axis into a capture area.

[0007] US 6,481,151 B1 discloses a rodent trap with a pivotally mounted lever element arranged in a tunnel, which is activated when a rodent enters and interacts with a barrier arranged above it to prevent a return from the trapping area.

[0008] US Patent 5,386,663 A describes a multi-capture trap in which a rodent passes through a passage with a movable gate. The gate opens upon entry and then closes again, thus preventing the rodent from escaping the trap.

[0009] CN 201451151 U discloses a rodent trap with a tiltable, pedal-shaped entry element, arranged in combination with a one-way opening door. Stepping on the pedal opens a passage into a trapping chamber, while a backstop blocks the escape route.

[0010] From CN 2298666 Y a rodent trap is known in which a movable pedal is combined with a backstop, so that when an animal enters the trap, it passes over a tilting element into a capture area and cannot subsequently return towards the entrance.

[0011] These known solutions demonstrate different mechanical entrance systems for rodent traps, in particular tilting entrance elements, pivoting gates, or anti-return devices. However, in these known systems, the guidance of the animal is often limited to a single movable element or a simple one-way flap, which means that the control of the movement sequence within the trap is only partially possible.

[0012] The invention is based on the objective of providing a pest trap, in particular for controlling rodents, which enables a reliable entry of a rodent into the interior of the pest trap.

[0013] The problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

[0014] The invention relates to a pest trap, in particular for controlling rodents such as mice or rats. The pest trap comprises a base body with an interior space and an entrance opening leading into the interior space. A seesaw is arranged in the area of ​​the entrance opening, which serves as an access element for a rodent. Preferably, the pest trap has no base, at least in the area of ​​the entrance opening, but rests or stands directly on a natural surface.

[0015] The seesaw is mounted to pivot around a rotational axis and has a passageway that a rodent can pass through. The seesaw comprises a first rocker side facing the entrance opening and a second rocker side facing the interior of the pest trap. The first rocker side has an outer surface that a rodent can walk on. The second rocker side has an inner surface of the passageway that a rodent can walk on.

[0016] The opening of the seesaw is designed so that when a rodent enters the pest trap, it first enters the opening and can then brace itself on the inner surface of the second side of the seesaw. This inner surface acts as a stepping stone, allowing the rodent to pass through the opening.

[0017] The rocker arm can pivot between a first and a second position. In the first position, the entrance opening is closed by a locking element. In the second position, the entrance opening is opened by the locking element. The rocker arm is operatively connected to the locking element of the entrance opening. This operative connection is designed such that a pivoting movement of the rocker arm causes a corresponding movement of the locking element. In particular, the operative connection can be implemented via a mechanical coupling element, for example, a lever, a linkage, a slide, or a cam track.

[0018] When a rodent enters the accessible inner surface of the trap, the rocker mechanism swings into the first position. In this position, the locking mechanism is activated via the connecting link, closing the entrance. This prevents the rodent from immediately exiting the trap through the same opening. If the rodent continues moving towards the interior of the trap, it reaches the outer surface of the first rocker. Food can be placed inside the trap to lure the rodent in a specific direction.

[0019] The outer surface of the first seesaw side is positioned so that the rodent can step onto it. Stepping onto the outer surface pivots the seesaw from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking mechanism moves so that the entrance opening is reopened.

[0020] The described design of the seesaw guides the rodent's movement within the pest trap. The rodent first passes through the opening of the seesaw, activating it via the inner surface. It then moves along the outer surface of the first side of the seesaw towards the interior. This sequence of movements creates a defined pivoting motion of the seesaw. The seesaw thus performs several functions simultaneously. Firstly, it provides a passageway through which a rodent can enter the interior of the pest trap. Secondly, it acts as the actuator for the closing mechanism of the entrance opening. This allows the entrance opening to be opened or closed depending on the rodent's movement within the trap.

[0021] The described design enables a mechanically simple and reliable implementation of movement control within the pest trap. Since the actuation of the locking mechanism is triggered directly by the rodent's movement, no additional drive elements are required. Furthermore, the placement of the rocker arm in the entrance area allows for a compact design of the pest trap. Additionally, the rocker arm's single opening ensures that the rodent must completely pass through the entrance area of ​​the trap before entering the interior. This allows for precise positioning or guidance of the rodent within the trap and facilitates subsequent detection, capture, or killing.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the pest trap, the seesaw is essentially triangular in cross-section. This allows for a simple design of the first and second seesaw sides, each providing different walkable surfaces for the rodent. The triangular shape also enables the formation of a passageway within the seesaw between the two sides. One leg of the triangular body can form the access to this passageway, while an opposite inner surface of the body provides the walkable inner surface of the passageway. Simultaneously, the triangular geometry allows for a compact and stable design of the seesaw, as well as a clear distinction between the first seesaw side, facing the entrance opening, and the second seesaw side, facing the interior.

[0023] In another preferred embodiment of the pest trap, the axis of rotation is arranged in the region of a tip of the rocker arm. The tip can be formed, in particular, by a corner region of the rocker arm's body, which is essentially triangular in cross-section. A bearing section can be provided in the region of the tip to support the rocker arm, interacting with corresponding bearing receptacles in the base body. For example, the rocker arm can have a bearing journal or shaft extending transversely to the direction of travel, which is supported in corresponding bearing openings or bushings in the base body. Alternatively, two laterally projecting journals can be provided, which are received in opposing bearing receptacles in the housing. A design is also conceivable in which a continuous axis is guided through corresponding bearing bores in the rocker arm and the base body.The placement of the axis of rotation at the tip results in a defined tilting motion of the seesaw between the first and second positions. When the rodent steps onto the accessible inner surface of the passageway, its weight acts on the second side of the seesaw, generating a torque around the axis of rotation and pivoting the seesaw into the first position. Subsequently, when the rodent steps onto the outer surface of the first side of the seesaw, its weight acts on the opposite side, creating a reverse torque and pivoting the seesaw into the second position.

[0024] In another embodiment of the pest trap, one leg of the first rocker arm is at least partially open, providing access from the entrance opening to the rocker's passage. The rocker is positioned in the area of ​​the entrance opening such that the open leg faces the entrance, allowing a rodent to enter the trap directly into the rocker's passage. The opening can be formed by a complete or partial cutout in a wall surface of the rocker. The dimensions of the opening are preferably chosen to allow a rodent to enter and pass through the passage. Upon entering the passage, the rodent reaches the inner surface of the second rocker arm located within the passage, thereby activating the rocker.

[0025] In another embodiment of the pest trap, an inner surface of the passageway in the area of ​​the second rocker arm forms a walkable platform for the rodent. This inner surface can be designed as a substantially flat or slightly inclined surface upon which the rodent steps when entering the passageway. The inner surface is preferably arranged such that, upon entering the passageway, the rodent first steps onto this inner surface and transfers its weight to the second rocker arm. This generates a torque around the rocker arm's axis of rotation, causing the rocker arm to pivot into its first position. The design of the inner surface as a walkway thus allows the rodent's weight to directly actuate the rocker arm as it passes through the passageway. Simultaneously, the rodent is guided along the inner surface by the geometric design of the passageway.

[0026] In another embodiment, the outer surface of the first rocker arm forms a ramp. This ramp is preferably inclined, allowing the rodent to move from a first area of ​​the interior to a higher area after passing through the passage. Upon stepping onto the ramp, the rodent's weight acts on the first rocker arm, generating a torque around the axis of rotation in the opposite direction. This pivots the rocker arm from the first position to the second position. The successive actuation of the inner surface in the passage and the outer surface of the first rocker arm thus produces a defined pivoting motion of the rocker arm.

[0027] In another embodiment of the pest trap, a pivot stop is provided in the housing, limiting the pivoting of the rocker in at least one direction. The pivot stop can be designed as a fixed stop element of the base body, for example, as a projection, rib, or stop surface that interacts with a section of the rocker. The pivot stop is preferably arranged such that it limits the pivoting movement of the rocker toward the entrance opening. This allows a defined end position of the rocker to be established, in which the rocker can no longer pivot in this direction. In a further embodiment, the pivot stop is arranged such that when the rocker pivots toward the entrance opening, the second side of the rocker, facing the interior, abuts the pivot stop. This abutment of the second side of the rocker prevents further pivoting of the rocker.This allows a stable initial position of the rocker to be defined, in which the rocker actuates the locking element of the entrance opening via the functional connection. At the same time, it prevents the rocker from pivoting further beyond this position and thus losing its functional position. The pivot stop therefore contributes to reproducible and mechanically reliable movement of the rocker.

[0028] In another embodiment of the pest trap, the closing element is designed as a flap. The flap can be positioned in the area of ​​the entrance opening and be movable between an open and a closed position. The flap is preferably designed such that, in the closed position, it at least partially, and preferably completely, covers the entrance opening, thereby preventing a rodent from exiting the pest trap. In the open position, the flap releases the entrance opening, allowing a rodent to enter or exit the pest trap.

[0029] In another embodiment, the rocker is connected to the locking element via a mechanical coupling element. This coupling element can be, for example, a lever, linkage, slide, or cam mechanism. The mechanical coupling ensures that pivoting the rocker directly causes movement of the locking element. In particular, it can be provided that pivoting the rocker into the first position moves the flap into its closed position, while pivoting the rocker into the second position moves the flap into its open position.

[0030] In another embodiment, the interior of the pest trap comprises a first area and at least one separate, higher area. The first area can be located directly behind the entrance opening and the seesaw, while the second area can be arranged above or further inside the base. The transition between the first and second areas can, in particular, occur via the outer surface of the first seesaw side, which is designed as a ramp. This allows a rodent to enter the higher second area by passing through the seesaw and following the ramp.

[0031] In a further embodiment, a trapping device is arranged in the second area. The trapping device can be designed to capture or kill a rodent after it reaches the second area. For example, the trapping device can be a snap trap, a bolt gun, or a rotary snap trap. Such trapping devices are known per se and can be arranged in the area of ​​the second interior space in such a way that a rodent triggers the trapping device when entering or passing through the second area.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the trapping device can be arranged inside the trap such that a rodent killed or immobilized by the trapping device falls from the trapping area into a separate storage area of ​​the pest trap. This storage area can contain an odor-binding and / or moisture-absorbing granulate, for example, a mineral absorbent material, which serves to reduce odors and absorb liquids. The storage area can preferably be accessible from the outside so that it can be opened to remove the rodent and, if necessary, to replace the absorbent material.

[0033] In a further embodiment, the pest trap includes a bait dispensing device, wherein the rocker arm is operatively connected to the bait dispensing device. The bait dispensing device can be configured to selectively make a bait within the pest trap accessible or inaccessible. In particular, the bait dispensing device can be designed such that a first pivoting movement of the rocker arm releases a bait, allowing a rodent access to it. A reverse pivoting movement of the rocker arm can then cover or shield the bait again, making it inaccessible to the rodent. The release and subsequent covering of the bait can be effected, for example, by a movable cover element, a slide, or a flap, which are actuated by the movement of the rocker arm.This type of bait dispensing device allows the bait to be released only after the rodent has moved within the trap in a specific way. This enables the rodent to be guided into a specific area of ​​the trap before it gains access to the bait.

[0034] In another embodiment, at least one sensor is provided for detecting a rodent inside the pest trap. The sensor can be located, for example, in the area of ​​the rocker mechanism, in the opening of the rocker mechanism, or in a region of the interior. The sensor can be configured, in particular, to detect activation of the rocker mechanism, the presence of a rodent inside, and / or activation of a trapping device. For this purpose, the sensor can be designed, for example, as a motion sensor, pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, or optical sensor. The sensor can generate a signal that can be used, for example, to indicate activity of the pest trap or to transmit this signal to an external monitoring device. Of course, multiple sensors can also be used.

[0035] In another embodiment, the interior has an exit on a second level, spaced apart from the entrance area. A rodent can leave the pest trap through this exit. The exit can be arranged, in particular, so that a rodent only reaches it after passing through the seesaw and entering the higher area of ​​the pest trap. Such a design is particularly suitable for embodiments of the pest trap where bait is provided and the rodent is intended to leave the trap after taking the bait. The exit can be closed with a flap that pivots in one direction, so that a rodent can exit the pest trap, i.e., the interior, but cannot enter from outside the exit.

[0036] In another embodiment, the pest trap includes a feeding device. The feeding device can be designed to provide attractant feed in the area of ​​the entrance opening. The rocker arm can be mechanically coupled to the feeding device. By pivoting the rocker arm, a defined quantity of attractant feed can be released from the feeding device. For example, the feeding device can have a reservoir for attractant feed and a metering opening through which a limited quantity of attractant feed is dispensed when the rocker arm is pivoted.

[0037] In another embodiment, the rocker arm can be mechanically coupled to the closing element of the entrance opening, the bait dispensing device, and / or the feed dispensing device. This allows a pivoting movement of the rocker arm to trigger several functions simultaneously. In particular, a movement of the rocker arm can actuate the closing element, release or conceal bait, and / or dispense attractant feed from the feed dispensing device. This enables coordinated control of several functions of the pest trap with a single mechanical movement.

[0038] Further advantageous embodiments are explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing.

[0039] They show: Fig. 1 Schematic representation of an embodiment of a pest trap with a rocker arranged in the area of ​​an entrance opening in a first position and Fig. 2. Illustration of the pest trap according to Fig. 1 with the seesaw in a second position.

[0040] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of the pest trap 1. The pest trap 1 comprises a housing 2 that defines an interior space 3. The housing 2 can preferably be bottomless, so that the pest trap 1 can be placed on a surface, and the surface at least partially forms the bottom of the interior space 3. An entrance opening 4 is provided in a side wall of the housing 2, through which a rodent can enter the interior space 3.

[0041] A rocker 5 is arranged in the area of ​​the entrance opening 4. The rocker 5 has a first rocker side 6 facing the entrance opening 4 and a second rocker side 7 facing the interior 3. The rocker 5 is pivotally mounted in the housing 2 about an axis of rotation 8. This mounting can be achieved, for example, via lateral bearing journals of the rocker 5, which are received in corresponding bearing receptacles of the housing 2.

[0042] The seesaw 5 has a passage 9 accessible from the entrance opening 4. The first side of the seesaw 6 has a leg 10 that is at least partially open, allowing a rodent to enter the passage 9 from the entrance opening 4. Within the passage 9, in the area of ​​the second side 7 of the seesaw, an inner surface 11 is formed, which serves as a walkable platform for the rodent.

[0043] The first rocker side 6 has a walkable outer surface 12, which is preferably designed as a ramp. A rodent can use this outer surface 12 to reach a further area 13 of the interior after passing through the passage 9. In the illustrated embodiment, this further area 13 is arranged on a higher level.

[0044] Furthermore, the interior space 3 can have an exit 14, which is located on the upper level and through which a rodent can leave the pest trap 1. The exit 14 can be closed with a flap that is designed to pivot or move in one direction, so that a rodent cannot enter the pest trap 1 from the outside, but can get out of the interior space 3 through the exit.

[0045] Furthermore, a bait dispensing device 15 is provided in the interior 3. The bait dispensing device 15 can be configured to selectively make bait accessible or inaccessible within the interior 3. For this purpose, the bait dispensing device 15 can, for example, have a movable cover element, a flap, or a slide that is coupled to the rocker 5 via a mechanism 17. By pivoting the rocker 5, the mechanism 17 can be actuated, so that the bait is released or concealed again.

[0046] In the Fig. In the position shown in Figure 1, the rocker 5 is in its first position. In this position, the rocker 5 rests with one apex of its essentially triangular cross-section and is oriented so that access to the passage 9 from the entrance opening 4 is open.

[0047] Fig. Figure 2 shows the pest trap 1 according to Fig.1, where the rocker 5 is shown in its second position. In this position, the rocker 5 is pivoted about its axis of rotation 8, so that the position of the two rocker sides 6 and 7 relative to the housing 2 changes.

[0048] Furthermore, a flap 16 is provided in the area of ​​the entrance opening 4, which serves as a closing element for the entrance opening 4. The flap 16 is coupled to the rocker 5 via a mechanical coupling element 17. The mechanical coupling element 17 can, for example, be designed as a lever, linkage, or coupling mechanism and is configured such that a pivoting movement of the rocker 5 causes a movement of the flap 16, so that the entrance opening 4 is closed or opened depending on the position of the rocker 5.

[0049] In a preferred operating mode of the pest trap 1, a rodent enters the area of ​​the seesaw 5 through the entrance opening 4. Due to the open leg side 10 of the first seesaw side 6, the rodent can directly enter the passage 9 of the seesaw 5 and reach the inner surface 11 of the second seesaw side 7 located in the passage 9.

[0050] When the rodent enters this inner surface 11, its weight acts on the second rocker side 7, causing the rocker 5 to pivot around the axis of rotation 8. Through the mechanical coupling via the mechanism 17, the flap 16 is actuated, thus closing the entrance opening 4. This prevents the rodent from immediately exiting the pest trap 1 through the entrance opening 4.

[0051] If the rodent moves further inside the pest trap 1, it reaches the outer surface 12 of the first rocker side 6, which is preferably designed as a ramp. Upon entering this outer surface 12, the rodent's weight acts on the opposite side of the rocker 5, causing the rocker 5 to pivot into the second position. In this position, the flap 16 is moved again via the mechanism 17, thus releasing the entrance opening 4.

[0052] The pivoting movement of the rocker 5 can also be used to actuate a bait dispensing device 15 located in the interior 3. It can be provided that a first pivoting movement of the rocker 5 releases bait located in the bait dispensing device 15, while a reverse pivoting movement of the rocker 5 closes access to the bait again.

[0053] The rodent can then proceed along the ramp surface into the higher-level area 13 of the interior. A trapping device, for example, can be located in this area, which is triggered when the rodent enters or passes through it. Alternatively or additionally, the movement of the seesaw 5 can activate a feed dispensing device that provides a defined quantity of bait in the area of ​​the entrance opening 4.

[0054] The described design ensures that the rodent's movement within the pest trap 1 is used to mechanically trigger several functions of the pest trap 1. This allows the pest trap 1 to be designed with a small number of mechanical components, while simultaneously achieving reliable control of the rodent's movement within the pest trap 1. Reference symbol list 1 pest trap 2 cases 3 Interior 4 Entrance opening 5 rocker 6 first rocker side 7 second rocker side 8 Rotation axis 9th round 10 open thigh side 11 Interior area passage 12 accessible outdoor areas 13 further areas of the interior 14 Exit 15 storage area 16 flap 17 mechanical coupling element QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 2009 / 0229169 A1

[0006] US 6,481,151 B1

[0007] US 5,386,663 A

[0008] CN 201451151 U

[0009] CN 2298666 Y

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Claims

[1] Pest trap (1), in particular for controlling rodents, comprising a base body with an interior (3) and an entrance opening (4) leading into the interior (3), wherein a rocker (5) is arranged in the area of ​​the entrance opening (4), which is pivotably mounted about an axis of rotation (8) and has a passage (9) for a rodent and has at least a first rocker side (6) facing the entrance opening (4) with an outer surface (12) that can be walked on by a rodent and a second rocker side (7) facing the interior (3) with an inner surface (11) of the passage (9) that can be walked on by a rodent, wherein the rocker (5) is pivotable between a first position and a second position, and wherein the rocker (5) is operatively connected to a closing element of the entrance opening (4) such that when the walkable inner surface (11) is entered, the rocker (5) is pivoted into the first position,wherein the locking element closes the entrance opening (4), and when the outer surface (12) of the first rocker side (6) is entered, the rocker (5) pivots from the first position to the second position, in which the entrance opening (4) is released by the locking element. [2] Pest trap (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the rocker (5) is essentially triangular in cross-section. [3] Pest trap (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the axis of rotation (8) is located in the area of ​​a tip of the rocker (5). [4] Pest trap (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that one leg side of the first rocker side (6) of the rocker (5) is at least partially open and forms an access from the entrance opening (4) to the passage (9). [5] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that an inner surface (11) of the passage (9) in the area of ​​the second rocker side (7) forms a walkable stepping surface for the rodent. [6] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the outer surface (12) of the first rocker side (6) forms a ramp surface, over which a rodent can move from a first area of ​​the interior (3) to a higher further area (13) of the interior (3). [7] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a pivot stop is provided in the housing (2) which limits the pivoting of the rocker (5) in at least one direction. [8] Pest trap (1) according to claim 7, characterized by, that the pivot stop is arranged such that when the rocker (5) pivots towards the entrance opening (4), the second rocker side (7) facing the interior (3) strikes the pivot stop and thereby prevents further pivoting of the rocker (5). [9] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the locking element is designed as a flap. [10] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the rocker (5) is connected to the locking element via a mechanical coupling element, such that a pivoting of the rocker (5) causes a movement of the locking element. [11] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the interior (3) comprises a first area and at least one second, higher area (13) separate from the first. [12] Pest trap (1) according to claim 11, characterized by, that a trapping device is arranged in the second area (13). [13] Pest trap (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the trapping device is designed as a snap trap, bolt-action device or rotary snap trap. [14] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the pest trap (1) comprises a bait dispensing device and the rocker (5) is operatively connected to the bait dispensing device, wherein the bait dispensing device is designed such that a bait is accessible by a first pivoting movement of the rocker (5) and the bait is inaccessible by an opposite pivoting movement of the rocker (5). [15] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one sensor is provided for the detection of a rodent inside the pest trap (1). [16] Pest trap (1) according to claim 15, characterized by, that the sensor is designed to detect an actuation of the rocker (5), the presence of a rodent in the interior (3) and / or the actuation of a trapping device. [17] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the interior (3) has an exit (14) on a second level, arranged at a distance from the entrance area, through which a rodent can leave the pest trap (1). [18] Pest trap (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the pest trap (1) includes a feeding device. [19] Pest trap (1) according to claim 18, characterized by , that the rocker (5) is mechanically coupled to the feed dispensing device and that by pivoting the rocker (5) bait is released from the feed dispensing device. [20] Pest trap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the rocker (5) is mechanically coupled to the closing element of the entrance opening (4), to the bait dispensing device and / or the feed dispensing device, so that a pivoting movement of the rocker (5) simultaneously causes a movement of the closing element, an actuation of the bait dispensing device and / or the feed dispensing device.

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