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(07-05-2021, 08:35 AM)varkpilot Wrote: "Minor" infestation! Got one via old-fashion spring trap.
AMAZON has a countless list.
What has worked for you?? Should I plan for outside & inside?
Thanks in advance!
I use the plastic type.Less danger to the finners when setting.Use peanut butter as bait
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07-05-2021, 08:59 AM
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We used to be infested as well, until we filled a few holes, hired an exterminator,
and placed these around the perimeters of our garage. (He placed a few when he was here)
We don't even fold them into a tent, just lay them flat.
Mice like corners between walls and floors.
That's where we put them.
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For my unheated detached shop directly adjacent to a wooded area I used the “walk the plank” traps. Search youtube.
I used a 13 gallon tall kitchen plastic trash can with water and automotive anti-freeze coolant. Peanut butter for bait. If you are not checking it often you can add salt or a toilet bowl bleach cleaning tablet to try to control the decay/bacteria.
Not suitable for living spaces.
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07-05-2021, 10:40 AM
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The new plastic trap designs do seem to be a lot better than the old metal bar/spring type. I couldn't find the ones I bought, but most of them will be good. The Victor line has always been around and I've used their plastic traps in the past, they also worked very well. I think (but can't confirm) the last ones I bought were the "Jawz" brand.
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Jawz. Been using them for years.
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The traditional snap traps did not work well for me. They were easily "robbed" by the mice.
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