Mouse traps

[davlee]

I have the old style basic spring loaded traps and set them to go off as delicately as I can. Despite this, the mice are able to eat the smeared peanut paste without setting off the trap. I have tried other baits with the same results. Can anyone provide a link to a trap that they find works well?

Dave

[collector_and_buyer]

Put a pumpkin seed on the trap for bait.Push it onto the teeth and it won't come off.Mice love them.

[Rod_L]

I use these wire mouse cage traps. They work on the same principle as a cray pot. You put food in the trap, mouse goes in but can't get out. Safe to have inside the aviary and if you catch a mouse you can release it in the bush or let the dogs chase it around the park.

https://www.ebay.com.au/i/321765125930?chn=ps

[starman]

If you intend to use it outside the aviary, there are a few different designs of this type : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIlYiiCGLI

[JustPerching]

Try a bottle/coat hanger mousetrap for a DIY project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MWGhn2u52Q

[KENTUCKY]

To catch a Mouse you have to think like a Mouse
start thinking like a Mouse and you have got them licked.

[austfox]

I've had great success with Caramello Koalas. Just a small piece of chocolate with a bit of the caramel. The gooey caramel makes it hard for them to eat without triggering the trap.

[finchbreeder]

I like the bottle and peg job. Will have to show that one to hubby. And my pets will happily dispose of the
LML

[Rod_L]

To catch a Mouse you have to think like a Mouse.

I taught I taw a putty tat

I've had great success with Caramello Koalas.

All I thought of was trapping a koala in the plastic bottle trap

[davlee]

Starman, I like the rolling log idea, but despite having plenty of buckets lying around, none of them have an adequate diameter.

Rod L, I have ordered a couple of the traps in your link. What bait do you find is best?

Dave