Leverage Remote Monitoring to Minimize Animal Stress with OcuTrap

By the OcuTrap Team • July 29, 2025

Urban wildlife control teams often spend hours driving to traps that are empty, then return later when an animal is finally captured. Every unnecessary trip uses fuel, wastes labor, and increases stress for the animal. OcuTrap’s LTE-M connected traps with built-in night-vision cameras notify you only when a capture occurs. Here is how OcuTrap can transform your operation, improve animal welfare, and reduce costs.

The OcuTrap Advantage

  • Instant Capture Alerts
    When a trap door closes, OcuTrap records an infrared image and pushes it to your dashboard and mobile app. You dispatch technicians only when there is a confirmed capture.
  • Continuous Night-Vision Monitoring
    Infrared cameras capture clear, time-stamped images in complete darkness without any visible flash. You verify the species remotely before approaching the site.
  • Remote Release Capability
    If a non-target animal or pet enters the trap, open the door from any browser or smartphone. Confirm the image and tap “Release” to let the animal go without on-site handling.
  • Smart Power Management
    Schedule units to enter low-power mode during known downtime such as midday, and wake automatically at dusk. This extends battery life and reduces maintenance visits.
  • Geofenced Alerts and Route Optimization
    Define priority species, quiet hours, and boundaries in the cloud dashboard. Integrate OcuTrap alerts with your mapping software to group notifications into efficient service routes.

How It Works in Three Steps

  1. Deploy Smart Traps
    Position OcuTrap units along wildlife corridors, power them on, connect to LTE-M, and set capture preferences in the cloud dashboard.
  2. Receive Verified Alerts
    Get real-time push notifications with image and GPS only when a capture happens. Unread alerts remain in the dashboard until acknowledged.
  3. Respond or Release
    Decide on the fly: send a technician for target species, schedule a batch visit, or release non-target animals remotely without unnecessary trips.

Benefits for Your Business

  • Reduce Field Visits
    Teams visit sites only when there is a confirmed capture, cutting down on empty-trap checks and saving labor hours.
  • Improve Animal Welfare
    Faster response times mean shorter confinement, lower stress, and safer handling for all species.
  • Lower Operational Costs
    Less driving, fewer battery swaps, and streamlined workflows add up to real savings.
  • Build Community Trust
    Live-view photos and rapid responses show clients and neighbors that you use transparent, humane practices.
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