Dip is a product that Mark Steck developed over a period of 7 years of testing. He is confident that he has a product that you will like. No tackiness on the traps, no need to mix with petroleum products, odorless and dries quick. This dip mixes with water, not gas! How to use Trap and Snare dip on your traps: 1 Part of dip needs to be mixed with 1.5 Parts of water giving 2.5 Parts of solution.