Abstract: A trap and/or monitoring box and method of use to suppress a rodent population are provided. The trap and/or monitoring box includes enhanced incentive for use by rodents also being safe for use in a public environment. The trap and/or monitoring box includes a housing forming a cavity at least the size of a body length of a targeted rodent, a cover, and a bottom surface including an access opening allowing a rodent to access the surface from ground level. A trapping device is positioned inside the cavity and/or a camera is positioned inside or outside of the cavity at a position to register rodent activity inside or in and out of the cavity, and/or other means for registration such as a sensor are positioned inside or outside of the cavity at a position to register activity inside or in and out of the cavity.