Thanks for the advice I agree with the idea of radio maybe it would be cheaper to use some sort of base station we stash near the trap with the ability to alert when it triggers and just have the trap relay the info to it I've seen a company on line who makes something but it's ridiculously priced and I know I could make one with a little help from the right people with knowledge of microcontrollers I myself have studied electronics and worked with all kind of stuff while going for my degree in electronics technology but the vast amount of products out there is intimidating and I'm no expert either i do appreciate all the information shared.and will share my progress one I settle on a build