How to Maintain Your Pig Brig® Trap System

Maintaining your Pig Brig Trap System is essential for effective and humane wild pig management. Whether you’re new to trapping or a seasoned pro, keeping your trap in good condition ensures it remains efficient and long-lasting. In this article, we’ll walk you through a simple yet comprehensive maintenance checklist to help you keep your Pig Brig Trap System in top shape.

Why Regular Inspections Matter

Regular inspections are critical for the longevity and effectiveness of your Pig Brig Trap System. Just as with any piece of equipment, proper maintenance ensures it operates at its best. Without regular upkeep, your trap can become entangled with vines, grass, and brush, accelerating deterioration and making it more difficult to manage.

When you inspect your trap, be thorough. Check for any fraying, cuts, or damage, especially on key components such as the skirt, Boar Shield, base net, and trap cap, if your setup includes one. Addressing these issues early can save you time and ensure your trap remains effective.

Tips for Inspection:

• Mark damaged sections with something bright, like blue painter's tape, so they are easy to see when making repairs.

• Inspect all components, including straps, for cuts or frays. Damaged components should be replaced immediately to prevent trap failure.

Repairing Your Pig Brig Trap

Repairing the trap is straightforward and allows you to fix holes or tears of any shape and size. The trap is designed to be mendable, much like a fishing net, and repairs can be as strong as the original netting.

Quick Fixes:

• Use zip ties or twine for quick field repairs, but ensure there are no excess ends that pigs might chew on.

Long-term Repairs:

• Use materials from the Pig Brig repair kits, which include thick boar shield material, thinner base net material, tarred twine, and a netting needle shuttle.

• Cut repair panels to size for efficient use of materials and to cover multiple damaged spots.

Cleaning the Trap

Cleaning your Pig Brig Trap is important for maintaining its condition. Avoid using chemicals as they can react with the UV coating on the netting, causing premature deterioration.

Use the submerging method. Soak the net in water for a few hours to loosen grime, then spray with a garden hose.

After washing, hang the trap to dry completely to prevent mold and rust. Ensure there are no damp spots before moving on to storage.

Final Check and Storage

After cleaning, inspect the trap one more time for any missed damages. Repair any issues before storage to ensure the trap is ready for the next use.

Storage Tips:

• Use a rat-proof container like a 50-gallon tote or trash can with a lid.

• Store the trap in a dry space without extreme temperature swings to prevent brittleness and mildew. A garage or storage shed works well.

Ready for the Next Sounder

Maintaining your Pig Brig Trap System is key to its effectiveness and longevity. By following this maintenance guide, you can ensure your trap remains in great condition, ready for the next use. Regular inspections, prompt repairs, proper cleaning, and careful storage will extend the life of your trap, allowing you to catch as many pigs as needed.

If you have any tips or questions about trap maintenance, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 833-744-2744 or hello@pigbrig.com.