Hi All, Thank-you for the overwhelming response (over 20 messages!) to the inquiry that I posed below.
I have summarized the most popular methods for marking/labeling Sherman traps. - Sharpie markers - regular Sharpies seem to hold up fine with some fading but the Industrial Sharpie and even adding a coat of hairspray to seal the mark are recommended - Paint pens - some brands such as Forney, Decocolor, Markall and Sharpie - Attach pre-stamped or writable steel tags - from forestry supply companies - Spray Paint - may require some prep work - permanent, lasts through cleaning, odor may be prohibitive? - Stamp - regular name and address stamp and ink (presumably) - has lasted over 10 years - Vinyl tape - writable, many colours, removes easily (duct tape also work but leaves residue) - Dry erase marker- lasts only for one trapping session-easily wiped off - metal stamp and hammer method - recommended by H.B. Sherman traps -permanent Thanks again for all the interest in this topic! I may try Sharpie markers since so many of you have had good results with this simple method. Janean Hi All, I need to mark/label several hundred aluminum small mammal traps (e.g. Sherman Traps). Options so far have been spray paint, metal stamping, Sharpie marker, even using an adhesive label. I would like a method that is quick, inexpensive, does not interfere with the functioning of the trap and relatively permanent. I am leaning towards spray paint. Does anyone have any experience with any of these methods? Feel free to message me off list. Thanks!
