Best Humane Mouse Traps

by Harriette Halepis, Networx

Eek! Mice! Before you find higher ground, grab a baseball bat, or set a toxic mouse trap, take a look at these humane mice trap ideas. Mice might be a bit scary, but they can easily be trapped, captured, and set free by using the following clever devices.

PETA Humane “Smart” Mousetrap

The PETA mousetrap is small, plastic, and entirely easy to use. Simply place the Smart Mousetrap inside of your home, await furry friends, and release them (no touching required!) once they have been caught. Reusable, reliable, and ready to catch any mouse that enters your home, this trap is a cinch. PETA will also include a Humane Control of Mice and Rats guide sheet when you purchase this trap.

Victor Tin Cat Mouse Trap

What better way to catch a mouse than with a cat? Well, a Tin Cat Mouse Trap, that is. Up to 30 mice can enter this trap at one time, and the best part is that an enclosed top means that you never have to see (or touch) any of them. As soon as a few mice scurry into this trap (you’ll hear them), all you have to do is bring the trap outside and release them. Reuse or throw-away this trap as you see fit. Victor also makes corner mice traps and multiple mice traps. What could be easier?

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Teresa W.

11:22AM PDT on May 17, 2012

thank you

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Past Member .

6:46AM PDT on Sep 5, 2011

Cool, thanks!

Wolf B.

1:34AM PDT on Apr 17, 2011

My mom caught a mouse with sticky paper once, and then vowed NEVER AGAIN. I think I will buy her one of these.

Sarah Z.

3:45PM PST on Feb 18, 2011

Good to know,

Sue M.

3:50PM PST on Jan 15, 2011

Angie c.

3:59PM PST on Jan 11, 2011

yes, this is very true.....i am sad to say (again) i didn't kill them humanely before;(

A P.

12:13AM PST on Dec 27, 2010

Great info. I fortunately don't have this problem. I suggest a diligent sweep of every (particularly exterior) wall of your home top to bottom and installing barriers to both mammal and insect pest invaders. You can use foam around plumbing etc. Hopefully, the critters you trap will be your last. I don't think my cat would be humane, she's gentle but that would only prolong the agony so I hope I never have to worry about any uninvited guests.

Priscilla G.

4:05PM PST on Dec 26, 2010

I haven't had much success with live trapping and have gone back to the old style trap it is quick and effective.

Danuta W.

1:27AM PST on Dec 24, 2010

David V.

9:43PM PST on Dec 22, 2010

I used the smart mousetrap and it worked very effectively. I would recommed it. I refuse to kill any animal, even a mouse.