As the weather cools down, many of us find unwanted guests seeking shelter in our homes – mice. Setting up traps is a common solution, but why not get creative with it? Here are 10 unique and effective ways to set a mice trap in your home.
1. Peanut Butter Jar Trap
Take an empty peanut butter jar and smear peanut butter around the opening. Place a ramp leading up to the jar to entice the mice. Once they climb in to reach the peanut butter, they won’t be able to climb back out.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Trap
Place a toilet paper roll on the edge of a countertop or table with bait inside. Balance it on the edge so that when the mouse climbs in, it will fall into a bucket or bin below.
3. Bucket Trap
Fill a bucket with water and place a ramp leading up to it. Float some sunflower seeds on the water’s surface as bait. When the mouse climbs in to get the seeds, it will fall into the water and be unable to escape.
4. Sticky Trap
Use a sticky trap to catch mice by placing it in areas where you’ve noticed their activity. Be sure to check the trap regularly to remove any caught mice.
5. Wine Bottle Trap
Leave a little bit of wine in a bottle and place it on its side with the opening propped up. The mice will be attracted to the smell and climb in, but won’t be able to climb back out.
6. Cardboard Tube Trap
Place a cardboard tube over a bucket with bait inside. Balance it on the edge of the bucket so that when the mouse climbs in, it will fall into the bucket and be trapped.
7. Tea Cup Trap
Place a tea cup on the edge of a counter with bait inside. When the mouse climbs in, it will tip over and trap them inside.
8. String Trap
Tie a piece of string to a piece of bait and suspend it above a bucket with smooth sides. When the mouse tries to grab the bait, it will fall into the bucket and be unable to climb out.
9. Tin Can Trap
Place some bait inside a tin can and attach a string to the can. When the mouse climbs in to get the bait, pull the string to close the lid and trap them inside.
10. Leg Trap
Attach a mouse trap to the leg of a chair or table where you’ve noticed mouse activity. When the mouse tries to climb up, it will trigger the trap and be caught.
These creative ways to set a mice trap are not only effective but also provide a fun challenge for dealing with unwanted guests in your home. Have you tried any of these methods before? Share your experience in the comments below!