A collaboration, a brand, a project, an ecological vision, rat and mouse traps were developed for a reason.

Starting from such an obvious observation, and yet neglected by both politicians and manufacturers of pest control solutions, Luc Michel wanted to develop a machine to control pests, rats and mice that would not impact the environment.

Traditionally, to get rid of rats and mice, we mainly use poison, rat poison, rodenticides and other chemicals that end up in nature and indirectly poison ecosystems.

Rats and mice are considered pests, because not only do they cause damage to homes and other property, but they are also vectors of disease, contaminating foodstuffs in homes and businesses alike. It's also common to hear a farmer complain that his farm is being attacked by rats. But these rodents are also a source of food for many predators, including foxes and birds of prey. The problem with poisons and rat poison is that the animal (rat, mouse or other) contaminated by the poison inevitably passes it on to the predator that feeds on it... Your pets can be indirectly poisoned by playing with prey, even if the main risk is that they taste the poison, but birds of prey and other predators are automatically poisoned!

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Luc Michel

Inventor, designer and manufacturer Luc Michel has won several gold medals at the World Invention Show and has been featured in the press and on television in Belgium and France. He has embodied creativity since childhood. As he watched his father pour concrete to make rat traps, the idea of creating his own traps had already germinated within him. He soon realized that the main difficulty lay in rats' distrust of traps, and the need to trigger the trap to capture the rodents.

Back in the 80s, Luc had already designed several traps with infrared-triggered barriers, fully automated with automatic reset. However, these models proved to be too dangerous and cruel, with the risk of serious accidents. As a result, he limited himself to testing and never put them into service.

Years later, thanks to advances in new technologies and the help of a young and dynamic team, Luc devoted five years of intensive research to creating the DétruiRAT®️ traps. He installed hunting cameras and mini-cameras inside the traps, and viewed thousands of videos taken in different locations. More than 50 different prototypes were built and 3,000 rats eliminated, combining traps with sophisticated electronic assemblies, all protected by patents and a registered trademark. The traps were launched on the market in October 2023, with patents and trademarks registered.

Lukasz

Lukasz is a key contributor to the history of DétruiRat®️ traps. A student at the Haute École Libre de Bruxelles, he worked for two years at the company, helping to set up the traps' sophisticated electronic components. His expertise was crucial to the creation of these devices.

After completing his assignment on the DétruiRAT®️ project, Lukasz found a position in the aerospace sector, which is a testament to his skills and value as an electronics engineer.

Its role in the development of DétruiRAT®️ traps highlights the importance of technological expertise in the creation of innovative solutions.