!44: Avoid Accidents by Using Humane Mouse Traps

!±8± Avoid Accidents by Using Humane Mouse Traps

There comes a time in most people's lives when they find that their home has unwelcome guests. No, I'm not talking about your teenage daughter's boyfriend. What I am referring to are rodents. The most common type of rodent to sneak into human homes is the mouse. When this happens, not only does it result in lots of wasted and contaminated food, but it can cause people to get sick as well. The only solution to this problem is to get rid of these pesky intruders as quickly as you can.

If you go to the pest control aisle of your local hardware store, you are likely to see a wide range of products to control mice. While they might be very effective, the problem is that they are also dangerous. Many people don't consider this before making a purchase, but things like rat poison, glue traps, and even snap traps can cause unintended injuries to animals other than mice.

If you have babies or toddlers in the house, it is a no brainer. Never buy anything that contains rat poison. Even if you intend to put it out of reach, there is always the small chance that a child will eventually get their hands, and then their mouths on the poison. When this happens, results can be fatal.

The same thing goes for other animals living in your house. If you have dogs or cats, you should never use anything but a humane mouse trap. Cats can jump up on furniture and kitchen counters when you aren't looking, and animals are attracted to the scent of rat poison. Setting a snap trap can also cause injuries. A child's foot or a cat's paw can get seriously hurt by a snap trap.

The best way to avoid these types of accidents is to use humane mouse traps. They are very inexpensive, and small enough to place a few of them around the kitchen, garage, and other locations where mice visit. All you need to do is put a little bit of bait in the trap, set it down, and then check on it every day. It is important to emphasize checking the trap. If you forget to do so, any animal caught in it will quickly pass away and start to decompose. This can attract other unwanted critters.

Finally, some people are afraid to use humane traps because they think that they will have to handle the mouse to release it. The reality is that you never have to touch the mice themselves. All you need to do is bring the trap with whatever is caught inside far away from your home, set it down on the ground, and either turn it over or open the door from the top. You can then stand back and watch the mouse happily run away and start a new life away from people.