{"id":33160,"date":"2025-01-24T10:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/?p=33160"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:31:59","slug":"how-to-pick-the-best-mouse-trap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-the-best-mouse-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Best Mouse Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mice are one of the most common pests homeowners face in the United States. Mice can be a problem for any type of house regardless of age or condition because they can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime<\/a>. When people first notice signs of a mouse infestation, they usually run to the hardware store to get traps. To help homeowners, we asked the division service manager Jason Leinneweber his advice on picking the best mouse trap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 What is most important to consider when buying a mouse trap?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to consider is effectiveness. Some traps may be cheaper but could be less effective or considered less humane. On the other hand, some traps, like humane electrical traps, are more expensive but very effective. Traps can truly be a \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d deal. The exception to this rule may be the old-fashioned Victor-style traps (the ones with the wooden base).  They only run a few dollars and there is a reason they have been around for 100 years, my only advice with this style of trap is to keep your fingers out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners need to assess their particular mouse infestation situation to discern what sort of trap is going to work best for them, based on how many mice they think are in the house, and their skill level of trapping along with the time commitment needed to solve the issue. It should be noted that traps are typically most effective if there are only one or two mice in the home; if you\u2019re dealing with a larger quantity of mice, it is best to employ the services of a wildlife removal professional, who can handle your home\u2019s mouse problem in a properly customized fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What mouse trap type is most humane?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in a reusable trap that humanely handles your mouse problem, cage traps are most effective. These traps allow mice to enter from one end of the trap and then cannot exit, at which point the homeowner can release the animals outside, unharmed. The trap can then be put back into use right away, to collect any other mice still living in the home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Watch a cage trap catch a rodent. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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