What is the best mouse trap?

Snap traps work well 50% of the time. Humane traps are effective, if you don’t like killing the mice. Our favorite method is the electric mouse trap, which works 97% of the time and disposes of a mouse very fast and extremely efficiently. We like the Victor Electronic Mouse Trap M2524 best of all. read more

A live trap is essentially a cage with a collapsible door. When the mouse enters the live trap, the door closes, prohibiting escape. The user then takes the entire cage to a release area and sets the mouse free. This type of trap costs more than some other options, but it can be used again and again. read more

To stop an invasion of mice, you need more than a few mouse traps to eliminate the problem quickly. The most effective strategy is to place one mouse trap every 2 to 3 feet along the wall where you've seen signs of activity. In the highest-trafficked areas, set mouse traps in pairs as close as an inch apart. read more