Live Catch Mouse Trap - Humane Mouse Trap
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Channel: FIX IT Home Improvement Channel · 2012 · Howto & Style
I show how to use a live catch mouse trap. The house mouse is considered one of the most troublesome pests in the U.S. They can contaminate food and food prep areas with their feces, which causes food poisoning. Mice have a keen sense of hearing and smell. They can jump 13" and slip through a crack the size of a pencil. They can produce 25-50 babies a year. The number one food source in house for mice is bird seed and pet food. The first step to eliminate a mouse problem is to remove any source of food or water. Store seed and pet food in air tight containers. The next step is to close off all access into the house. Seal any openings with expanding foam (such as Great Stuff) and steel wool which mice have a difficult time chewing through. You can also use caulk and steel wool to seal the openings. Plastic screen, wood, rubber or any gnaw-able material will not work. If you have evidence of the mice such as gnaw marks and droppings, this will help guide you to their natural pathways and will help in your placement of traps and poisons. Live Traps If a humane way to deal with a rodent problem is desired, live traps will capture the mouse unhurt. Peanut butter is an excellent bait. The recommended distance to release a mouse is 5 miles from your house. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.
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