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This is one of the most common and easiest homemade live traps to construct. It utilizes the center of gravity to drop the mouse safely into a containment unit. Materials Needed (Toilet paper or paper towel roll) Tall trash can or a 5-gallon bucket Peanut butter (the ideal bait) Tape Step-by-Step Instructions

The mouse walks up the ramp and steps onto the edge of the paper plate to reach the peanut butter. As soon as it crosses the center wire, the plate becomes lopsided and flips, dumping the mouse into the bucket. Because both sides are baited, the plate automatically rotates back into a flat position, instantly resetting itself for the next mouse. 📈 Optimization & Safety Guidelines

This method is a continuous, repeating trap that can catch multiple mice without needing to be manually reset after every capture. Materials Needed Stiff wire (such as a metal coat hanger) 5-gallon bucket Wood plank or cardboard to act as a ramp Peanut butter Step-by-Step Instructions To Catch a Mouse

: Use a small piece of tape to secure the table-side end of the tube just enough so it does not roll, but loosely enough that it will tip when weight is applied to the overhanging end. How It Works

: Crease one side of the cardboard tube slightly so it can sit flat on the edge of a counter or table without rolling away. This is one of the most common and

: Place the tube on the edge of a table or counter. The baited end should hang completely off the edge over the open trash can or bucket.

: Lean a piece of wood or cardboard against the bucket so the mouse can easily climb to the top rim. How It Works As soon as it crosses the center wire,

To maximize the success of your paper mouse traps, adhere to the following behavioral strategies: The High Dive Paper Plate DIY Mouse Trap. Mousetrap Monday