Rodents are not only unappealing nuisances, but they can also cause enormous damage to your home and health. As a matter of fact, mice and other rodents are capable of carrying numerous infectious diseases that can be spread to you and your family. Because of the many risks, removing mice from your home is imperative. Traps are popular choices for trapping or killing mice, but you may not realize how many different types are available. Using this guide, you will learn the benefits of the different traps for mice removal.
Snap Traps
Snap traps are the most traditional options used because they are effective and easy to use.
Typically, these traps consist of a wood base with a spring-loaded metal bar that snaps down when activated. Placing a small bait, such as a piece of fruit or glob of peanut butter, will attract the mouse to the trap. Once they reach the bait, the metal bar will snap down, killing the mouse instantly in most cases.
While effective, cleaning up the aftermath can be problematic for some people. If you believe it will be difficult to remove the trap and dead mouse from the home afterwards, consider a different trap option.
Glue Traps
Glue traps are becoming popular options in homes, as well. The traps feature a base that is covered with a glue. After placing food on the trap to bait the mouse, it will become stuck and unable to leave the trap.
The mouse will remain stuck on the glue trap until you remove it from your home or it dies from starvation. Unfortunately, this can be a cruel and inhumane method of treating a mouse problem.
If you have caught a mouse on a glue trap and it is still alive, do not try to remove the mouse from the trap. Removing the mouse from the glue can cause intense pain to the mouse. Consider applying vegetable oil or baby oil to the trap and the mouse to help dislodge once you bring the trap outdoors. Make sure to wear gloves to reduce the risk of the mouse biting you.
Electronic Trap
Unless you can catch the mouse in a live trap and release it outdoors, an electronic trap is the most humane and effective way to rid your home of these rodents.
The trap looks similar to a box, but it features an electronic device that shocks the mouse to death once it reaches the bait.
Electronic shock traps are effective, killing the mouse instantly so it does not need to suffer.
When it comes to choosing a trap, discuss the pros and cons of each type with your family and pest professional.
