To Catch A Mouse -

: Push the wire straight through the center of the paper plate so the plate can spin or tilt freely like a see-saw.

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

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 : Push the wire straight through the center

: 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 It utilizes the center of gravity to drop

: 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.

: Run the wire across the top rim of the bucket, securing it so the plate sits suspended over the middle of the opening.