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Mice Traps - Suggestions?
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07-05-2021, 08:35 AM
"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!
07-05-2021, 08:51 AM
(07-05-2021, 08:35 AM)varkpilot Wrote: "Minor" infestation! Got one via old-fashion spring trap.I use the plastic type.Less danger to the finners when setting.Use peanut butter as bait Mel
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 ![[Image: 61enhKqgxAL._AC_SL1500_.jpg]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61enhKqgxAL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) 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. ![[Image: usa-flag-waving-united-states-of-america...if-clr.gif]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SdvKu-L208M/VZUtWiQXwrI/AAAAAAABPpQ/J-sZlaYEagg/s1600/usa-flag-waving-united-states-of-america-animated-gif-clr.gif)
07-05-2021, 09:05 AM
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.
07-05-2021, 09:19 AM
A veritable smorgasbord…
https://mousetrapmonday.com/category/mousetrap/
Dave Arbuckle was kind enough to create a Sketchup model of my WorkMate benchtop: http://www.arbolloco.com/sketchup/MauleSkinnerBenchtop.skp
(07-05-2021, 09:19 AM)MauleSkinner Wrote: A veritable smorgasbord… His walk the plank trap that I copied. 
07-05-2021, 10:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-06-2021, 05:12 AM by fredhargis.)
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.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
07-05-2021, 03:04 PM
Our exterminator -- Rocky, a Main Coon
 
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07-05-2021, 05:48 PM
Jawz. Been using them for years. Link
The traditional snap traps did not work well for me. They were easily "robbed" by the mice.
07-05-2021, 07:38 PM
https://youtu.be/aV_DXX1F7Ks
I always thought this would be fun to make!
shifty
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