MouseTrap

Mouse traps in snap, live-catch and electronic designs for catching mice in kitchens, garages and basements.

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Introduction

A mousetrap works best when the trap type matches where mice are active and how you want to handle them afterward.

  • Snap traps are fast and reusable, and plastic models are easier to set than wood.
  • Humane live-catch traps let you release mice at least a mile away.
  • Electronic traps deliver a quick shock and hide the catch inside a covered chamber.

Place traps flush against walls along runways, behind appliances and near droppings, and bait them with a pea-sized dab of peanut butter or chocolate spread. Setting several traps at once gets faster results.

FAQs

Place traps every few feet along active runways, and use more than you think you need. Several traps working the first few nights catch mice before they learn to avoid them.

Open snap traps can pinch fingers and paws. Enclosed traps or bait stations that cover the trigger are a better choice for homes with children, cats or dogs.

Peanut butter, hazelnut spread and soft cheese work well because they stick to the trigger. Nesting material like cotton or dental floss also attracts mice in colder months.

Yes, gloves protect you from germs mice carry and keep your scent off the trap. Wash your hands afterward and disinfect the area where the mouse was caught.

Live traps avoid killing but must be checked at least daily so the mouse does not die of stress. Snap and electronic traps are more reliable for heavy infestations.