How to improve the effectiveness of mouse traps?

Several ways to improve mouse trap efficiency

1. The mouse trap must be placed on the mouse track so that the mouse can be captured. Because the activity habits of mice are to have fixed passages, it is effective to place mouse traps on the only way they must pass. For example, rat holes and places where rats drink water and feed, as well as dark and hidden locations along walls indoors.

2. The number of mouse traps should be sufficient. The more mice there are, the more mouse traps should be deployed, so that all individuals can be killed.

3. Short-term surprise large-scale placement. The specific method is to place a large number of mouse traps for 1-3 days, then stop placing them. After an interval of one month or several months, place a large number of mouse traps again for 1-3 days. This can greatly increase the number of captures. Because leaving a small number of mousetraps for a long time will make mice fear the mousetraps, once you catch a few in this way, you won't be able to catch them again. The practice has proved that placing a large number of mouse traps in a short-term attack is often better than placing a few mouse traps for a long time.

4. Place attractive baits and constantly change them. Commonly used baits include fresh sweet potato cubes, fried cakes, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fruits, etc. In addition, sprinkle some grains around the mouse trap, such as corn meal, flour, broken rice, etc. You can also apply some sesame oil and some flour to the mouse trap, which will increase the mouse trapping rate.

5. Properly camouflage the mousetrap by covering it with grain, sawdust, dust, etc. (do not use paper or vegetable leaves) so that the mousetrap is just invisible. Sprinkle some rice grains on it so that the mice can forage or move around on it. At the slightest touch, he is captured.

6. For unusually cunning mice, you can put bait first, leave the mouse trap open for a few days, and let it feed. Wait until it gets used to it, and then release it again. This will make it easier to capture.