Controlling house mice infestations can be a challenge. Ultimately, it is better to prevent mice from getting a paw-hold in your home, by sealing potential ways in, and removing sources of food, water and shelter.
With live traps there is still the problem of what do with the mouse, the humane options being euthanasia by a vet or release well away from human habitation. Glue boards have been criticised as inhumane as the stuck animal dies slowly, and may injure itself struggling to escape. They are also messy, and can trap household pets and non-target wildlife.
The most effective method for controlling small numbers of house mice is trapping. There are three main types of trap: the traditional snap trap; live traps; and glue
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