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Removing Rodents Without Killing Your Budget

By Nadine Cheung Posted 10:00AM 11/09/12 Home & Garden |
Savings Experiment: Mice Removal

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Mice are pests that no one wants to see in their home, but getting rid of them can be costly, not to mention unpleasant. Here, our experts show you how to remove rodents in humane and budget-friendly ways.

First, avoid messy spring loaded traps and invest in Mice Cubes. They're a little pricey at $10 to $12 for a pack of four, but they're worth it. Not only are they reusable, but they're cleaner and more convenient than spring traps. On top of the cost of the cubes, you'll just need enough peanut butter on the door to leave a scent, as well as a little bait to attract the mice.

For an even cheaper option, use a toilet paper tube. Put a morsel of food at the end of a tube and balance it at the edge of a countertop or table. Then, place a tall garbage bin underneath it. The mouse will crawl into the tube, and its body weight will cause it to fall into the bin. Make sure your garbage can is tall enough so that the mouse can't get out.

The cheap way to catch a mouse in your houseThe best method of keeping mice at bay, though, is prevention. Store food in mouse-proof containers, like glass jars or other air-tight canisters, and remember to cover pet food when it's not in use. Using these tips, you'll be sure to rid yourself of rodents without ripping through your budget.
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Hank Kerchef

I spend a fortune on taxes, mortgage,, and other bills. I kill bugs and rodents any way that effective. Faaak the environment. Go Green is over rated. Its expensive and a major pain in the ass.

April 24 2013 at 5:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nydottiec725

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tkizzycat

So what do you do with the live mouse when you catch it?

April 23 2013 at 9:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robin Rene McNew

when I moved into my home, about 6-8 weeks ago, there were small tenants here, mice. I have tried the pepperment oil, onions, steel wool and baking soda outside the home. These have worked, some, yet we still have to share our home. Does anyone have any ideas? We are unable to get a cat, or several cats, as my kids are allergic. Please we need help.

April 15 2013 at 1:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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SurvivorJ

Look for any openings in the home that leads to the mice getting in. This needs to be fixed. Until you can fix it stuffing the holes with the steal wool is best. The mice chew the steel wool, ingest it and die. Place out your old fashioned mouse trap and use a small amount of peanut butter instead of cheese. Mice pick upp on the smell of peanut butter a lot quicker and in no time at all you will hear thosee mouse traps start popping.

April 23 2013 at 11:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nypilotprogram

I found a very effective repellent....herbbull.com

April 24 2013 at 1:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tony

That is all fine and dandy, but thou was hoping for tips on how to murder off them stinking squirrels. Them little pieces of sheet have to go, Death to all squirrels. So any 1 here have a suggestions as to how to murder them off? Thou lives in town so can`t use a (legally) gun. Not that thou gives a flying concern, but the oinkers have no sense of humor any more.

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SurvivorJ

Squirrels aren't pests...They are only looking for food. Since we have encroached upon their territory. The best way to deal is to trap and relocate them to a park. Or you can place a feeder at the furthest end of your property and feed them along with the birds, wild bird seed, old stale bread. This usually keeps them away from the house. Works on keeping them out of my garden.

April 23 2013 at 11:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
StillDezzin

"For an even cheaper option, use a toilet paper tube. Put a morsel of food at the end of a tube and balance it at the edge of a countertop or table. Then, place a tall garbage bin underneath it. The mouse will crawl into the tube, and its body weight will cause it to fall into the bin. Make sure your garbage can is tall enough so that the mouse can't get out." How would you like to be dumped into a "bin"? This is horrific! The "mice cube" might be humane, though, and should be the only type of trap sold.

March 12 2013 at 2:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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fa1thful1

Don't be silly, the idea is to use an EMPTY +clean bin so then you can carry it outside and let the poor thing go!Mice cubes aren't affordable for poor folks and their idea is free!

March 31 2013 at 9:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jpoopoopadoo

The most cruel traps are glue traps. Do not use them. The humane trap in this story is a fine idea. The most humane lethal trap is the old fashioned snap trap. This is because death is fairly quick if the neck or back is broken.

March 12 2013 at 6:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gp341

The only thing that worked for me was to make sure there were no cracks, even the ones that you may think they can't crawl through,
in the foundation for them to get in. Traps are just a band aid.

February 23 2013 at 12:04 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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fa1thful1

No cracks to get in, and also keep your trash outside.Or seal food waste in a couple layers of sealed plastic shopping bags so your trash doesn't draw them.Cleanliness is important for everything!

March 31 2013 at 9:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SisterGeriA

Then what do yyou do with the mouse in the garbage can?

February 05 2013 at 11:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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