Mouse problem, resolving it in a humane fashion?

@SKLC_PT (1234)
April 20, 2007 3:21pm CST
Okay... let me say our house is an old house near a farm, and the walls are made in such a way that I think it's mice heaven to make mini doorways in. I love animals don't get me wrong, and I even like the critters, they are small furry and sweet in my opinion, but they are a pest no matter how I look at it. They chew at everything, poop everywhere, from wires to the walls, from wires to other things. My family want to use methods that I don't agree with one is poison, but it's a slow and painful death besides the fact that it stinks and rots in a place you usually can't find and remove it from, and glue, I hate this too, they squirm in glue till they die, it's horrible. There is a fast snap trap, but I sort of got attached to the one that visits my room and I would feel remorse. So I was looking through the net and found this interesting homemade trap that I'd like to share with everyone, I haven't tried it yet. But if you do try it please tell me how it works out, or if you've tried something else but that was humane and would like to share. Here's the link http://glass.typepad.com/journal/2005/09/how_to_catch_a_.html I had mu last post deleted by request as I had forgotten to add the link, but I sort of felt bad cause a lot of people replied by the time they got my message and deleted it ); Sorry people!
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• United States
20 Apr 07
There are plastic cube traps that you can buy where the mouse runs in and the "door" closes behind it. You then carefully pick it up, making sure you don't allow the door to open (it opens inward) until you're ready to let the mouse go. Take it a good way from your home before letting the mouse go. I've also heard that moth balls around the perimeter of the house will keep mice away, but I can't swear to it. I would also take care with moth balls if you have pets, because they may be harmful to your pets.
@SKLC_PT (1234)
20 Apr 07
It would end up expensive for me to buy from the outside as I'm in Portugal, think they'd charge me in the postal customs. But thanks for sharing!
@SKLC_PT (1234)
20 Apr 07
Forgot to add that I don't think I'd like the smell of the moth balls and there is the risk that when smaller kids are over they try to eat it thinking it's candy!
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• United States
21 Apr 07
I didn't realize you are in Portugal. I hope you find a humane way to solve your mouse problem.
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• United States
21 Apr 07
You may want to talk with your local humane society and see if they have a type of trap that you can purchase from them, that won't harm the mouse. I haven't tried any method really, since I have cats and truly believe mice think twice before entering here..lol Or you could try this Mouse Be Gone stuff. Here is the site http://www.mousebgone.com/. It's not a poison, just the scent of a ferret. Ferrets are another of the mouses natural predators, so generally the smell will keep them at bay. You don't smell it, but the mice do.
• United States
21 Apr 07
No problem. If it can help someone than all is good, if not well it's there just in case.
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@SKLC_PT (1234)
21 Apr 07
Thanks, I'm sure quite a few people might find that link useful! Thanks for taking the time to re-post after the topic got deleted, I appreciate it!
@prestocaro (1252)
• United States
20 Apr 07
That is a neat project. I would just recommend getting a mouser or two. You must be sure, however, that the cat in question is a mouser. Not all cats stalk mice, and even fewer actually kill it and bring it to a designated location. But your way seems much more humane.
@SKLC_PT (1234)
20 Apr 07
I am planing on getting a cat for a pt but not because of the mice. But I doubt having a cat will change these mice there's too much to hide in and under that the cat can't reach unfortunately!