Homemade electronic mousetrap. A humane way to deal with rodents - do-it-yourself mouse traps: how to make and use

Rodents are the main enemies of dachas and country houses. They not only destroy grain stocks in the barn, but also sometimes gnaw through electrical wiring, spoil valuables and bring various infections. On sale there are many devices that allow you to quickly get rid of small pests. A homemade mousetrap from a plastic bottle works no worse than a purchased model, and it also saves money.

Advantages of homemade mousetraps

Do-it-yourself devices have a number of advantages over ready-made traps and electronic mousetraps. If there are small children or pets in the house, then a simple trap can be dangerous. They can pay attention to poisonous substances that look like seeds, eat and get poisoned. Or hurt your body parts. Advantages of a homemade mousetrap from a bottle:

DIY designs are disposable or reusable. If we compare them with each other, then reusable devices are better, since several mice fall into one trap at once. As soon as the mouse gets into a disposable mousetrap, it will have to be taken out and the device reinstalled.

Mouse bait

Mice are intelligent creatures and will not go anywhere in vain. Therefore, even the most high-tech device will become useless if the bait is not installed. Before you make a trap out of a bottle, you need to take care of a good bait. What mice love:

Plastic bottle traps

A mousetrap made from a bottle has a simple design. It can be collected in three ways. From the materials you will need:

Two liter plastic bottle.
Metal wire.
Stationery knife.
Stapler and glue.
Bait.

Consider how to make a mousetrap from a bottle at home in a few minutes.

Method number 1

This is the easiest and fastest way to make a trap, which will take no more than 10 minutes:

When the mouse falls into the bottle, it will no longer be able to escape.

Method number 2

Due to the unusual design, making a trap using the second method is a little more difficult. Manufacturing technology:

The bottom of the plastic bottle is cut off and long teeth are made along its edges.
Each tooth is bent inward. There is a small hole in the middle.
The structure is securely fixed, and the bait is placed inside.

As soon as the rodents climb for food, once they get into the bottle, they will not come out back.

Method number 3

The principle of operation of this trap is based on balancing. Manufacturing:

When the mouse goes inside for seeds, the center of gravity will be broken. She will slide further into the bottle and fall down with it, hanging on the rope. DIY mousetraps made from a bottle are reusable designs that can be left unattended for several days.

Bucket and plastic bottle design

A mouse trap is made not only from plastic bottles, but also from other improvised means. Making a mousetrap from a bucket:

When the mouse stands on the bottle to grab the bait, the container will turn over and the animal will fall into the bucket.

From a bucket on the principle of a swing

To make a trap, you need a five-liter bucket. If there is no bucket, then a pot or any container with a wide mouth is used instead. Manufacturing technique:

When rodents climb for prey, they will fall directly into the container.

From a glass jar and a coin

The trap has a simple design and is easy to make. The jar can be replaced with a small saucepan, glass or any other container. Manufacturing description:

The jar is turned upside down and placed on a flat surface. Having previously attached the bait inside. Tape is used for fixation.
One edge of the jar is lifted and a coin is placed under it.

The coin will fall and the mouse will be inside the container when it tries to get the bait.

Glue mousetrap

A good and quick way to catch a rodent is to make a glue mousetrap. Plywood or a plastic pallet is used as a base. It is smeared with special glue for rodents. Glue is sold in the store. The bait is placed in the center of the base. When the mouse tries to get to it, it will stick to the glue, and it will be impossible to peel it off the base. This trap is considered not very humane and unaesthetic.

So, being the owner of a private house (in which I live only in the summer) and a house in a summer cottage (which I rarely visit), I ran into one problem: MICE! In the summer, this is not so scary, but, with the onset of cold weather, the problem becomes relevant - mice tend to heat and climb into houses. Of course, a great variety of mousetraps are sold in stores. And I bought and installed them. But after all, they have one common drawback - they catch one mouse! What if I'm not in the house every month? How many mousetraps can I install? ... You can, of course, a lot! But here, then, be sure to accidentally climb into them! After all, they are placed in "secluded places", or, a cat or a dog will do it!

Therefore, I made a homemade mousetrap (and more than one) that has the following properties: it can catch several mice, and it is absolutely safe for everyone who is not a rodent, and does not fit into a two-centimeter mink.)))

Today I made another such mousetrap and took a photo of the process. I made it for six mice, so we will consider just such an option.

So, we need:
1) Bar. (Any unnecessary one will do. The cross section is from 40 by 100 mm, to infinity ... Well, within reasonable limits. I don’t advise making it from a sleeper))))) Length - about 6 centimeters for each "mouse place" - in my case - about forty centimeters)
2) Old bicycle spokes. (Again, one for each mouse - 6 in my case)
3) Thin knitting wire (I took 0.8)
4) Strong thread.

To begin with, at the end of our bar, we drill "blind" holes, with a diameter of 20 mm, and a depth of 8-10 cm. (The bar should be two centimeters wider). (These will be "minks" for mice). I did this with an adjustable drill bit for wood and a regular drill.

After that, we need to cut along the entire bar, stepping back about a centimeter from the edge where we drilled blind holes. The depth of cut should reach the bottom edge of our holes. I completed it with the help of a circle on a tree and the 125th small grinder (angle grinder). It can be done with a circular saw (circular), or even a hand saw. But in this case, you will not be able to make a mousetrap for more than 3 minks - the length of the hacksaw blade is not enough.

The next step - at a distance of about two to two and a half centimeters from our cut, we drill two holes across the timber, 2 mm in diameter. They must pass across each mink, dividing it into equal parts. For clarity, I inserted a wire into the drilled holes:

With the same drill, we drill a hole in the bar where the mink has already ended. We get this product:

Let's start assembling. We insert the springs into the hole we drilled opposite each mink:

After that, at the end of each spring we fix a loop of knitting wire:

And we charge the mousetrap: Compressing the spring so that the wire loop falls into our cut, we fix it by inserting something of a suitable diameter. I used the same file:

After that, we simply tie the spring with a thread passed through our two holes. I use a "gypsy" needle to make it easier to thread:

After that, remove the file and place the bait in the end of the mink. Better smelly. I used pieces of lard skin fried to a crust. (This can be done at the beginning. Even more convenient - the threads do not interfere)

Similarly, we charge all the minks:

What we have: a wire loop, which is larger than the mink in diameter, completely hides in the cut and does not overlap the mink. A mouse, seeing a hole, will naturally try to explore it. What’s more, it smells delicious! Having passed the loop, she will run into the threads blocking her passage ... and simply gnaw through them !! (Do not hesitate, checked.) Further - it is clear. The released spring will immediately jerk the wire loop up ... That's it !!! Not a single one has reached the bait yet))))) At the same time, the tail of the mouse sticking out of the mink does not scare away others! The rest of the minks are free! Upon arrival at the dacha, I sometimes shake out, pressing the springs, 10 mice each! All you need is a new thread. The bait lasts a long time.

When gray rodents appear at home, the owners use different methods of struggle. Ready-made and homemade traps are a good way to catch dangerous "neighbors". It is important not only to correctly place the device for catching rodents, but also to know which bait for mice in a mousetrap is the best.

Useful tips will be useful to all owners who are faced with the penetration of gray pests into a private house or apartment. The most popular baits, making a homemade trap for rodents, what should not be put in a mousetrap - this is only a small part of the issues disclosed in the article.

Causes of mice

With the onset of cold weather, the risk of the appearance of "uninvited guests" in a person's home increases. In the summer, there is enough food in the fields, garbage dumps, mice rarely climb into apartments and houses.

In late autumn, the harvest is harvested, the remains are eaten, rodents do not like frozen food waste. What to do? Go in search of food and warm shelter. For this reason, mice and rats enter cellars, apartments in high-rise buildings, granaries, pantries, and private houses. From the basements, rodents get not only to the first floors, but often rise higher along the ceilings. Rats in the chicken coop also bring a lot of trouble.

A simple test will help you understand how high the risk of meeting mice in your home is. Score 1 point for each “Yes” answer and 0 points for each “No”.

Questions:

Do dirty dishes often end up in the sink?
Do hosts always clean the dining table immediately after eating?
How long does a trash can with rotting waste last?
Are there scattered cereals, flour, pasta, seeds on the shelves of the kitchen cabinet?
How cluttered is the pantry: a lot of garbage, old things or not?
Is there a garbage dump or food waste bins near the house?
Is it easy to find free water (pipes leak, wet rags often lie on the floor)?
Crumbs on the table, floor in the kitchen - a common thing?
Are bulk containers tightly closed?
Does the hostess buy flour and cereals "in reserve"?
Are there holes in baseboards, next to sewer pipes, in the floor, cellar walls?
Do the owners keep pets?

Got 3 or more positive answers? We will have to urgently reconsider the attitude to order, pay more attention to protecting the home from rodents

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Harm

Mice bring people a lot of trouble:

gnaw through bags, bags with cereals, flour;
leave excrement among bulk products;
carry pathogens of dangerous diseases on their paws and wool;
damage wires;
frighten household members;
attack poultry, steal eggs;
rustling at night in the pantry, under the stove, disturbing sleep;
excrement scattered on the floor dries up, releases substances that provoke allergic reactions.

Various types of trapping devices are effective in catching rodents. An important point is to lure a cunning creature. Not every product is suitable for attracting mice and rats. There are several myths about the most delicious rodent bait. What is the truth, and where is the error? Let's figure it out.

How to lure rodents

A strong, pleasant smell is a prerequisite for catching rodents using ready-made and homemade traps. The product must be natural: rats and mice cannot stand chemistry. For example, cheap smoked sausage always loses to fragrant sunflower oil or roasted seeds.

An important point is the quality of the bait for rodents. Old fat, rotten fish, cheap smoked sausage, rotten cereals are bad options for catching mice and rats. Cunning creatures are always more willing to eat natural, fresh foods than chemicals.

TOP - 7 products that attract rodents:

Salted or smoked lard. The popularity of the bait has been tested by many generations of owners. An important condition: use fragrant, fresh fat: rancid, old fat is unlikely to attract picky rodents.
Vegetable oil. The ideal option is an unrefined product with a well-defined, pleasant smell. Moisten the crust of bread with sunflower oil or dip cotton wool into the oily liquid. Many rodents react positively to the aromatic product pressed from sesame seeds, but sunflower oil attracts more.
Grain, baked goods. Many owners find that fresh muffins mixed with whole grains or bran are great at attracting gray pests. A simple technique increases efficiency: moisten a piece of bread with unrefined sunflower seed oil. The treatment of buckwheat, millet, rice, rat poison enhances the effect on rodents.
Cold smoked fish. Another popular product, like a magnet, attracts rats and mice. High quality bait is a must. Rodents quickly feel that the owner took pity on a fresh fish for them, put an old, rotten product, and bypass the trap.
Sausages. Not a bad option if there are no other products from the top of the rating. Unfortunately, most sausages contain flavors, flavor enhancers, chemicals, and preservatives. Smart rodents rarely covet a product that has few natural ingredients. If you choose sausage, then homemade, with a minimum amount of chemistry.
Smoked cheese. It is this option that will help to catch a rodent: ordinary cheese has a less characteristic smell, dries quickly, and attracts mice less. Smoked sausage cheese is exactly what you need.
Raw minced meat with onions. This option is suitable for attracting rats. If the owners do not know who is rustling under the stove or in the pantry, but they guess from the harm done that the rodent is large, a mixture of ground meat, onions and rat poison will help. The main thing: add a little poison so as not to interrupt the aroma of natural bait. Finely chopped onion should also be taken in moderation: for about 10 parts of minced meat - 2 parts of the product with a bright aroma.

Knowing the little tricks will help the owners more effectively catch "uninvited guests." There are foods to which rodents react less.

Mice are less likely to touch the following baits:

dried cheese;
a piece of apple;
chocolate
cheap, low-quality sausage;
old fat;
dried baked goods.

How to catch gray pests

To catch rodents, manufacturers offer several types of devices:

mechanical mousetrap;
live trap for catching mice;
containers, cages;
electric mousetrap.

How the simplest and most affordable trap works:

the mechanical device consists of a clamp, a trigger and a retainer. All metal elements are mounted on a wooden plank;
put on gloves before starting the "operation". Mice and rats smell well, they understand: a person has been here, they do not touch the cooked food;
to charge the mousetrap, take the bait from the TOP - 7, put it on the trigger. Check if a piece of bacon or bread is securely fastened, otherwise a cunning rodent will carefully take out a treat and run away without affecting the trap mechanism;
the next step is to cock the clamp. Carefully place the holder, insert the element into the trigger. It is important to ensure that at the slightest touch the holder slides off easily;
it is not always possible to quickly and correctly charge the device the first time, it will take several training sessions. Caution does not hurt: the clamp hurts the fingers painfully;
after charging, the device is ready for action.

How the mechanical trap works:

a mouse or rat smells the bait, touches the treat, clings to the trigger;
further actions follow the chain: the holder slides off, releases the clamp, the mousetrap slams shut, the mechanism firmly presses the rodent;
if a large rat “pecked” at the bait, it can drag the device with it.

Advice! A lighter, wooden structure is suitable for catching mice; a product with a metal base will help to catch a rat.

Where to put a mousetrap

Helpful Hints:

the optimal time for installing fixtures is evening: mice, rats do not like daylight, they quietly move around the apartment or house at night;
it is important to inspect baseboards, corners, cluttered areas, the perimeter of the pantry and cellar. Be sure to put a mousetrap next to the mink;
to catch rodents, place several devices along the walls, under the oven, behind appliances, between the wall and the cabinet, next to any openings in the floor that are not yet closed. If there is space between the pipes and the wall, place a trap there as well.

How to make a device with your own hands

It is easy to make from items that are always at home. Minimum cost, maximum efficiency.

What do you need:

bucket with water;
a sheet of paper, a notebook cover or a desk calendar;
bait with a bright aroma.

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Procedure:

fill the bucket with water (about a third);
put on the floor at the edge of the table;
make a structure like a paper house;
put the pyramid closer to the edge of the table: half of the house is on the countertop, the second hangs over a bucket of liquid;
on the edge hanging over the water container, put the bait, align the structure so that the lard or a piece of bread does not outweigh the second section;
The principle of operation of the trap is simple: the mouse smells the bait, gets close to it, the light house overturns, the rodent falls into the water.

Preventive measures

Mice and rats often live in basements, attics, climb into a dwelling from garbage dumps, or move from field to house during seasonal migration. Why do some owners constantly complain about the penetration of rodents, while others practically do not meet with gray pests?

To solve the question, you will have to remember the test from the first section. If there were too many “Yes” answers, you need to correct the situation. Prevention of the appearance of rats and mice in the home will be successful if there are as few positive answers to the test questions as possible. There is often no escape from the neighborhood with a garbage dump, but regularly taking out food waste, maintaining order in the apartment, getting rid of holes and crevices in the floor, walls, baseboards, not forcing the home with bags of cereals and flour is a feasible task.

A suitable bait for mice in a mousetrap, knowledge of the behavior and taste preferences of cunning rodents, setting several traps are the main measures for catching gray pests. A simple test will help you understand if there is a risk of rats and mice settling in your home. It is easier to keep rodents out of the apartment than to hunt dangerous "neighbors".

Next is a video on how to make a mousetrap from improvised means and what to use as bait:

Almost everyone is familiar with the situation when a mouse starts to scratch in the attic or in the basement. Despite the fact that it is a pest, many feel some pity for the tiny creatures and do not want to kill or hurt them. Of course, if we are talking about an attack by a whole flock on a food barn, then there is no room for compassion. But in order to catch a single mouse, a humane mousetrap fits perfectly.

Capture methods

In fact, there are quite a few of them. It is worth going to a nearby hardware store and you will be offered a choice of several devices with which you can get rid of annoying rodents.

The live trap is a kind of humane mousetrap that does not harm the rodent. You can buy it or make it yourself. A reasonable question arises, what to do with the captured creature.
Special glue for rodents.
Ready glue traps.
Poisons. Of course, the poison works flawlessly. Another thing is where the rodent will die and how to find its body, which will exude not the most pleasant smell.
Cat. Not always a reliable way, because some pets themselves tend to quickly leave the place where they saw the mouse.

Worst of all are adhesive backings. The rodent will be alive, but its fur and thin skin on the paws will stick tightly into the composition. Therefore, if you are looking for a humane mousetrap, then this is clearly not your option.

We do it ourselves

If you are in the country and there is no store nearby, then you can make a device for catching a rodent with almost your bare hands. A humane mousetrap from a plastic bottle will serve you faithfully. Any bottle of mineral water or juice is suitable for this.

Plus, you don't need anything else to be successful. Open the lid and carefully pour in a few tablespoons of vegetable oil. Lay out the bait, which is suitable for roasted seeds. The smell will attract rodents. This is a humane mousetrap, because, apart from slight bewilderment, it will not cause any disturbance to rodents. The bottle is placed at an angle. It is very convenient to fix it with books. You can lay out a few pieces as steps along which the mouse will climb into the bottle. Be sure to fix the edges with tape so that the bottle does not tip over. Otherwise, the mouse will just run away.

Operating principle

A humane mousetrap of this design is best placed on steps or shelves. In such places, mice are caught very quickly. The mouse climbs into the bottle to smell the aromatic filling. And the vegetable oil does not allow her to get back. For the same purpose, you can use a glass bottle, such as beer.

In this way, you can catch not one, but several rodents at once in one bottle. If one mouse is caught, then you can free it and return the trap to its original place again.

We catch a mouse with a jar

This is another simple mousetrap that you can make yourself in minutes. All you need is a liter jar, a 5 kopeck coin, a small bait and a piece of cardboard. On a flat surface, you need to put cardboard, on top of the bait and a jar turned upside down.

On one side, place a coin edge-on under the edge of the can. Choose a bait a little more than a coin. The mouse will climb inside and drag the bait, thereby moving the coin. The trap will close and you can do whatever you have planned with the mouse.

The disadvantage of this method

We looked at how to catch a mouse in a jar. But this method has one drawback. If the rodent decides to eat the treat on the spot, then he can safely leave the trap. Therefore, it can be improved a little. To do this, it is recommended to attach the bait with tape at a height of 3 cm from the neck. The rodent leans on the wall of the jar to reach it. It is at this moment that the trap closes. In this case, he will surely stay inside.

plastic container

Today we consider the most effective ways to catch a mouse. Not all of them can be considered humane, but after all, no one called rodents to your house. It is convenient to catch mice with a plastic bucket. To do this, you need to make holes in the container and insert a knitting needle into them. First you need to put a plastic bottle on it. It should spin freely and quickly. The bottle must be coated with a beaten egg or porridge. We bring a plate to the container, which will serve as a bridge. When the rodent climbs onto the bottle, it starts spinning and it falls into the bucket. It can be filled with water, then you don't have to think about what to do with the mouse.

The simplest design

Even a schoolboy can collect it. To do this, from glue and cardboard, you need to build a box with an open top and without one wall. In the side walls we make a hole for a pencil. Now we need a bottle with holes. The bait is laid at the bottom, after which the bottle is fixed in the box. When the rodent gets close to the cherished pieces, the bottle is outweighed - and the exit to the outside is cut off. Now the little creature is entirely in your power.

Tin can trap

You will need a regular can of tomato paste or condensed milk. In any of its walls you need to make a hole the size of a coin. In this case, the teeth should look outward. The rodent freely enters the jar, but the teeth prevent it from getting back out. It remains to pour the bait, and the mousetrap is ready. Place such homemade structures around the perimeter of the basement or attic and do not forget to check them regularly.

Mouse repellers

All of these methods are good for dealing with single representatives of the rodent family. But what if they constantly raid your home? How to get rid of mice in the house permanently? Today, your attention is invited to a large number of ultrasonic devices that help very well in the fight against gray invaders. These devices do not cause any harm to them, that is, they can also be attributed to humane methods of controlling rodents.

The effect is obvious, annoying rodents simply bypass your home. Exposure to certain wavelengths causes mice to panic. Sometimes it even leads to a loss of orientation in space. As a result, they will rush about without a goal and forget about the search for food.

When choosing a mouse repeller, you need to pay attention to the following points:

A high-quality device in a private house has the "Ultrasound frequency adjustment" function. More advanced models then adjust the ultrasound automatically. This does not allow rodents to get used to.
Don't expect one device to protect a big house. Sound waves cannot penetrate upholstered furniture and thick curtains. Therefore, if one device is enough for a small apartment, then at least two, and maybe three, will be required for a house.
Be sure to check the specifications of the device you are purchasing. Some models have a specific range that guarantees their smooth operation. For example, if you decide to place a repeller in the cellar, then it may not be suitable for working at low temperatures.
Don't skimp on the device. Cheap models may have a limited lifespan. In addition, they may malfunction.

What to remember

To prevent rodents from visiting your home, you need to not only invent mousetraps, but also prevent them from appearing in your home. Do not allow unsanitary conditions in the home. Close the trash can and take out the container with food waste in time. Flour, cereals and seeds should be stored in special containers with lids. Regularly check the condition of skirting boards, floors and door frames. Seal holes in time through which mice can enter your home. Control the activities of services that deal with garbage collection.

Preventive measures are the most important in order to protect your home from intruders. But if they have already appeared on the threshold, then you need to take action. To do this, today we considered several options for home-made designs.

Mice are the oldest neighbors of mankind. Rodents are to blame for many epidemics, as they are able to carry deadly diseases. Modern medicine has gone far ahead, but some ailments can still seriously harm a person. The appearance of mice in the house is a real misfortune. Pests must be dealt with immediately.

It is not necessary to kill the rodent, there are many humane ways to help catch the pest, release it at a safe distance from your home. At home, you can make tricky traps. They are safe for pets, small children, but are highly effective.

Causes of mice in the house

Despite their outer shell, mice are quite intelligent animals. They penetrate small cracks, run through sewer, ventilation pipes, and are able to run into an open window or door. Some individuals easily bypass intricate traps, sometimes survive after persecution, even develop immunity to commonly used poisons. To successfully catch gray pests, stock up on ingenuity and patience.

The human dwelling includes several important aspects necessary for the reproduction and normal functioning of pests:

It is very simple to suspect the presence of mice in the house, it is enough to notice some aspects:

gnawed bags of cereals;
the presence of rodent feces on the floor, near the accumulation of food;
bad smell;
at night, the appearance of rustles, noise, squeak is noted. During the day, rodents hide in secluded places, so their presence is hardly noticeable.

Finding roommates deal with them immediately. To do this, use time-tested traps, folk remedies. It is not necessary to spend money on expensive poisons that can adversely affect human health, pets, even indoor plants.

Harm caused by gray rodents

Rodent danger:

Homemade traps: how to make and use

This opinion is absolutely wrong. Rodents prefer pieces of sausage, bread, grain, which is watered with sunflower oil. Seeds are very popular among gray pests; you will definitely catch a big “catch” for this product. Modern mousetraps are compact, lightweight, but have a significant drawback - the mouse suffers before death, which is not very humane. Also, the trap is designed for only one animal, it will not work to catch another individual.

Note! Homemade mouse traps are absolutely safe, the captured animal can be released, the product can be used many times. In addition, traps made at home are made from improvised materials, you do not need to spend money on their production.

Catching a rodent with a can

Use cases:

option number 1. You will need a bucket or any other large container, a plastic bottle (0.5), a wooden stick, bait. Insert a stick into the bottle so that it pierces the bottom and neck of the product. Place the bottle in such a way that the ends of the stick are fixed on the edges of the bucket. Put the bait on top of the bottle. The mouse will try to eat it, stepping on the bottle, it will scroll, the rodent will remain in the bucket;
method number 2. Place a bucket under a stool, put a piece of light wood in the form of a strip on it. Put the product in the form of a springboard, put a tidbit on the edge above the bucket. The wooden plate will not be able to support the weight of the bait and the rodent, it will fall down into the bucket, and the rodent itself will be trapped along with it.

Glue against pests

Hardware stores sell special types of glue designed to catch rodents. Spread the product on a flat surface, the mouse will get stuck in it during the examination of the glue, it will no longer be able to get out. The glue trap for mice is not suitable if there are small children or pets in the house.

Plastic bottle

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