What kind of mouse trap should I use?

Types of Mouse Traps

Video transcript:

HI, I am Andy Woolworth with Victor. Today I’m discussing the different types of rodent traps and how to use them effectively.

Snap Traps

Snap traps are one of the oldest and most reliable devices for controlling rodents. These traps use a kill bar to swiftly contact the rodent’s neck in one powerful stroke. Although traditional mouse traps are very effective at killing mice they do not enclose parasites and bodily fluids. Some mouse traps have the ability to trap in dead mice, parasites fluids, and odors protecting your home and family.

Electronic Traps

Electronic rodent traps are available in both rat and mouse versions. These traps produce death via electrocution which is delivered through a high-voltage shock. Electronic traps are easy to use, economical and provide a quick humane kill.

Multiple Mouse Traps

Multiple catch mouse traps are capable of automatically capturing one mouse after another. Depending on the model, some mouse traps can hold up to 30 mice. Multiple cat traps do not have any kill mechanism and can be used for catch-and-release rodent control.

Glue Mouse Traps

Glue traps are commonly used to control mice and juvenile rodents, Glue traps are very easy to use, handle, monitor and dispose of. They are also an inexpensive tool in your effort to control rodents. Additionally they can catch insects, spiders, snakes, scorpions and other small pests.

Good Mouse Trap Locations

The most important rule for the effective use of traps is good trap placement near high activity rodent areas. Spacing traps evenly every 10 ft may appear to be thorough coverage and protection. Such placements however make little sense if the majority of mouse activity is actually located in only one small corner of the room. The most common trapping mistake is using too few traps. For only a few mice, a dozen traps are not too many. For severe mouse infestation, the trap should be placed close together in double sets in areas of high activity about 1 inch of space should separate the two traps. These double sets help capture those roads that attempt to jump over traps.

Types of Bait to Use for Mouse Traps

When many rodents are involved different types of bait should be used. Individuals in a rodent population forage for different types of food. Therefore it pays to divide the traps up and make some percentage with meats such as bacon bits, some with peanut butter smudges and some with nesting materials like dental floss. Baits that match what rodents are currently feeding on should also be used.

Monitor the Mouse Traps

Check traps regularly, you continue to trap until signs of rodent activity dissipate. For personal hygiene and biohazard awareness, wear disposable gloves when installing or recovering any traps although some traps are reusable, we recommend for sanitary purposes, the use of a new trap after I kill occurs. Now you are familiar with the different types of traps and how to effectively put them to use.