How Do You Make A Homemade Mousetrap?
Although some prefer them as pets, most think of mice as pesky creatures. For those of us who would rather not keep them around, a trap is necessary. Times have changed. Either mice have gotten smarter, or humans have gotten dumber (more likely), but a mouse just won’t fall for the cheese anymore. These steps will bring you up to speed on how to build a homemade trap at home (and save some money on cheese). Trapping and Killing Step 1 Determine your tolerance. If you are brave enough to trap and kill mice, this section provides the quick and easy way to do so. If you have ethical issues with killing a mouse, move on to the next section. Step 2 Get a bucket or container that can hold at least five gallons and fill it three-quarters full of water. To make the killing process quicker, add dish soap to the water. Step 3 Place the bucket in the area of the yard or house where you are having the mouse problem. Step 4 Add a ramp to your bucket by resting a long piece of wood or plastic on the
