4 Tips For Using Snap Traps To Catch Mice

Have mice in your home that you want to get rid of? Once you seal up the holes in your home where they are getting in, there will likely be some still hiding within the home. The best way to get rid of those remaining mice is with snap traps. Here are some tips for using snap traps that you may not be aware of.

Pick The Right Bait 

Many people assume that cheese is the best thing to put in a snap trap. However, it is not the only option. There are several types of bait that may work better than cheese that are worth trying. Peanut butter is incredibly effective since it has a strong aroma that is going to attract mice. The sticky nature of the peanut butter also makes it hard for a mouse to knock off the snap trap, which makes it more likely to catch a mouse.

Set Out Bait Without A Trap

Mice tend to be creatures of habit and travel the same paths. If they see something new in their path they are actually going to be very cautious about it. That's why you'll want to try putting out bait in places without any sort of trap. This will get the mice used to coming back to this area to get the food, even after mice are caught in the snap traps.

Place The Traps Against The Wall

There is a technique for placing snap traps that is going to be effective at catching. Mice will walk close to walls and will not typically travel across the middle of a roof. You'll want to place the snap trap so that it is against the wall with the bait facing the wall. The mice are going to walk along their path, notice the bait, and then go for it and potentially set off the snap trap. 

Check The Traps Frequently

How quickly the mice will get caught in a snap trap will vary. You may be lucky to catch mice on the very first night, or it may take several days. You'll want to frequently check the traps to make sure that you can remove the dead mouse and reset the trap. That dead mouse can also cause an odor to form very quickly. Consider checking the traps in the morning, since mice tend to do a lot of their traveling at night when it is dark. 

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