Introduction:

Mouse infestations can be a nuisance and pose potential health risks. While commercial mouse traps are available at local stores, they may not always be the most cost-effective solution. In this article, we will explore three cheap and easy-to-make homemade mouse traps to help you keep your home rodent-free.

1. Bottle Trap

Materials: A plastic bottle, scissors, string or wire, peanut butter (or bait of your choice)

Instructions:

– Rinse out an empty plastic bottle (a 2-liter soda bottle works well).

– Using your scissors, cut a hole in the side of the bottle that is slightly smaller than the diameter of a penny.

– Place a small amount of peanut butter or other bait inside the bottle near the hole.

– Attach a string or wire securely to the neck of the bottle.

– Hang the bottle from a horizontal surface (such as kitchen counter edge or near shelves that mice frequent) where mice can easily access it.

– When a mouse enters the bottle to reach the bait, its weight will cause the bottle to tip, trapping the mouse inside.

2. Bucket Trap

Materials: A 5-gallon bucket or large container, cardboard tube (from a paper towel roll), peanut butter (or bait of choice), ruler or wooden dowel

Instructions:

– Clean out a 5-gallon bucket or large container.

– Smear a small amount of peanut butter or other bait inside one end of the cardboard tube.

– Place one end of the ruler or wooden dowel inside the bucket.

– Balance the baited end of the cardboard tube on top of the ruler or dowel so that it is suspended over the bucket.

– When a mouse enters the tube to eat the bait, its weight will cause it to tip off and drop into the bucket.

3. Soda Can Trap

Materials: A large bowl or bucket, empty soda can, wire coat hanger, duct tape, peanut butter (or bait of choice), pliers

Instructions:

– Obtain a large bowl or bucket and an empty soda can.

– Using your pliers, straighten a wire coat hanger. Run the straightened wire through the tab of the soda can.

– Bend the ends of the hanger to create hooks that will rest on opposite edges of the bowl or bucket.

– Smear some peanut butter or other bait on one side of the soda can.

– Position the can above the center of the bowl or bucket, with the baited side facing up. Secure it with duct tape if necessary.

– When a mouse attempts to climb onto the can to eat the bait, its weight will cause it to spin and lose balance, dropping them into the container below.

Conclusion:

These three homemade traps are an affordable alternative to store-bought products. Remember to check your traps regularly and keep them clean. By using these simple and cost-effective solutions, you can successfully manage any mouse infestation without breaking the bank.