Best Mouse Traps

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The Authenzo humane mouse trap model has a more durable design than many cage traps, as it is made of a study, ABS material rather than mesh wire. This plastic mouse trap is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and will withstand the test of time, for long-lasting results – perfect if you have an ongoing problem with mice!

As with the Kensizer model, it is super-easy to set up and has a sensitive trigger mechanism that works every time.

If you have children or pets in your household, you can’t get much safer than the Authenzo trap. It’s completely non-toxic and, what’s more, the design of this trap creates a complete barrier around the mouse. Where mesh traps may allow fingers to be poked inside, this model keeps the mouse safely sealed away (though it still has air holes to prevent suffocation).

Unfortunately, the design of the Authenzo trap makes it tricky to clean after use. The door also closes very quickly and firmly, with some customers reporting that mice had gotten their tails stuck or even amputated as a result.

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The AB Humane Trap makes catching and releasing rodents easy and effective. Like other models on this list, this cage-style trap is very easy to set up and has a high capture rate, thanks to the sensitive trigger mechanism. Although there is no handle, the cage is easy to carry via the wire mechanism attached to the door on top of the trap.

The design of the AB trap is fairly sturdy and perfectly adequate for containing mice. However, the mesh is soft and can easily be chewed through by large rats and squirrels, despite claims that it is suitable for larger rodents.

The AB trap can be used as both an indoor and outdoor mouse trap and functions without any need for poisons. It is highly versatile and suitable for use even in households with small children and pets, for effective and humane rodent removal.

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This easy-to-use electronic rodent trap is very simple to set up; simply bait the trap, flip the switch to ‘on,’ and wait for it to work. The rat zapper trap will quickly electrocute any rodent that steps onto the metal plate inside, killing them within seconds. Once you’ve caught a rodent, the blinking LED light will indicate that the trap is full. Clean-up is as easy as set-up – just tip the dead rodent into the trash, with no mess and no need to touch!

As with other electronic rodent traps, this rat zapper is a safer alternative to poison baits and snap traps. This is ideal if you happen to share your home with young children or pets that may tamper with the device.

Unfortunately, the Rat Zapper Trap has a reputation for ceasing to work after just a short period of time. The electric plate will stop zapping if there is any dirt or moisture inside, with some customers reporting that it stops working altogether after just a few kills. It may also be less powerful than other models listed here, often stunning, rather than killing, rats.

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The high-tension spring mechanism of the Kness snap trap makes killing mice both quick and humane. With a sensitive trigger mechanism and a lightning-fast response time, this trap instantly kills any mouse that takes the bait. The trip mechanism is highly sensitive, with a large paddle that mice can’t help but walk across, guaranteeing a high hit-rate. It’s quick and easy to empty and reset, making this the perfect choice for anyone tackling large numbers of mice.

When it comes to emptying the Kness mouse trap, there’s no need to get your hands dirty. Simply push the lever to release the rodent over the trash, re-bait, and re-set!

The durable construction of the Kness Snap-E Mouse Trap means it can be used again and again, which is perfect if you have a recurrent mouse problem. However, it is not large enough to be used on bigger rodents, such as rats.

This trap is relatively safe to set, minimizing the risk of injured fingers. However, as with all snap traps, it is not suitable for use in households with children or pets.

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The Victor Mouse Snap Trap has a traditional, wood and wire design; when something works this well, why change it? Victor is a highly reliable mouse trap brand, and their snap trap is no exception. This old-school wooden mouse trap gets the job done, quickly and humanely dispatching any mice that take the bait. The large pedal of this snap trap is easily triggered, allowing no room for escape, and the spring mechanism is powerful enough to ensure an instant kill.

As with all snap traps, there’s a risk of injury when baiting the Victor mouse trap. This one, in particular, has a very powerful spring mechanism which, while great for killing mice, also makes it easy to snap a finger. However, the sensitivity of the trap is adjustable, which can make setting the trap a bit safer.

Although a little trickier to set up than other snap traps on this list, the Victor model has an almost guaranteed hit rate. It is also strong enough to ensure a quick kill, making it more humane than less powerful traps. This makes removing mice from your property a quick and efficient process, which is great if you’re trying to clear an infestation!

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This large and super-sticky glue board is a highly effective way to remove mice from your home. Simply bait the glue trap with a high-protein snack (like peanut butter) and leave it in an area with high levels of rodent activity. Mice will run across the sticky surface and quickly become trapped! The glue board will hold them in place until you check the trap; however, it may not kill them. This will leave you with the task of finishing the job yourself; an unpleasant aspect of glue traps that many people are unprepared for.

The Trapper Max Glue Board has a large surface area of 29 square inches, making it possible to catch several mice at once. However, the board is made of paper and it may be possible for mice to chew their way to freedom. Several users also report that larger mice are able to escape these glue traps, and they definitely won’t hold larger rodents, such as rats.

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The Victor Tin Cat Mice Glue Board is extra-sticky, making it far more effective for catching mice than the Trapper glue traps. Once baited, they can be placed along skirting boards, in basements, behind furniture, and anywhere else mice typically hang out. Once they’re placed, all you have to do is sit back and wait! It’s only a matter of time before a mouse ventures onto the sticky surface and becomes trapped by the glue.

With the Victor glue trap, you have the option of either opening them out flat or leaving them enclosed to create a sticky tunnel. If you’re after mice, opening them out is a better option, as they may be more reluctant to enter an enclosed space. Although these traps are effective most of the time, larger mice may still be able to escape. Even if you do catch a mouse, the glue board may not kill them, and the mice will have to be dispatched by drowning.

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ALAZCO Glue Traps are perhaps the most effective sticky boards for trapping mice, and are an effective way to remove rodents from your home. They are not as big as the Trapper glue boards; however, they can be linked together to create a large, sticky surface that mice can’t escape. They are just as easy to bait and use as other types of glue trap, and the peel-off release paper makes them very convenient to clean.

Glue traps work without any need for poisons or potentially hazardous snap mechanisms. This makes them a potentially safer alternative to other methods of rodent removal. However, they are not necessarily lethal. This means you may have to kill the mouse yourself once you discover it on the trap, making them less humane (and more upsetting) than other types of mouse trap.
Although the ALAZCO glue traps are more effective than other types of glue trap for catching mice, they may not work for large mice.

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The Abco Electronic Rodent Zapper packs a punch and can be used to kill not only mice but other, larger rodents, too. This device humanely kills rats and mice by delivering a powerful, 7000-volt shock for an instant, pain-free death. The smart circuit technology is able to detect rodents the instant they step onto the metal plate, leaving no room for escape!

It’s absurdly easy to set up and use and very simple to clean, too. There’s no need whatsoever to touch the dead rodent; just tip the trap over the garbage and your catch will slide out into the trash. The innovative LED light system makes it easy to tell when the trap needs to be emptied and will blink green to indicate a kill.

The Abco electric rodent trap can be plugged into the mains power, so you needn’t stop using it if your batteries run down. Although this device is highly effective for killing any rodent that wanders inside, you may have trouble convincing them to do so. Older rats especially are wise and wary creatures and may take some time to venture into the kill chamber. The functionality of this device also seems to be quite variable, with some customers complaining that it doesn’t work, or stops working shortly after purchase.