Mousetrap: Snap traps, live traps and smart traps for your home

Mousetrap: Catch mice without poison

For the odd mouse in the kitchen, cellar or garden shed, a mousetrap is the simplest solution. You can see straight away whether the trap has gone off, and you do not have to lay poison that children or pets could reach. The range includes fast-acting snap traps, humane live traps, bait stations with a built-in trap and smart models that let you know about a catch via app.

Snap trap or live trap?

A snap trap such as the Snapper or mouseStop kills the mouse instantly and is quick to set. It suits cellars, lofts and outbuildings. If you would rather catch mice alive, choose a wire cage trap, the Luna basket trap or the Agrarzone live trap with two catch chambers. Bait stations such as Jerry or BlocBox with a built-in snap trap keep children and pets away from the bar. The mouseStop Smart sends you a Wi-Fi alert as soon as it has been triggered, and for farms there is the automatic Cit RatGun CO2 trap.

How to catch successfully

Mice are curious but like to run along walls. So place the trap with the trigger facing the wall and set several traps one to two metres apart wherever you see droppings or gnaw marks. A pea-sized amount of bait is enough. Check live traps at least twice a day so the mouse does not go thirsty or get stressed needlessly. Release caught mice a few hundred metres away, otherwise they will find their way back. Ultrasonic devices also help keep mice out of enclosed rooms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bait for a mousetrap?
Mice like sweet and fatty baits such as chocolate spread, peanut butter or oat flakes with a little honey. Cheese is less popular than people often think. A soft bait sticks firmly to the trigger, so the mouse cannot simply nibble it off.

Why will mice not go into the trap?
Often the trap is too far from the wall or smells of human hands. Wear gloves when setting it and place the trap right on the run. If that does not help, try a different bait or a new spot.

How often should I check a mousetrap?
Live traps are best checked morning and evening so that caught animals do not suffer. Check snap traps daily so you can remove dead mice quickly. Smart traps save you the rounds because they report a catch straight away.