Oh No! Mouse Sighted in My House - What Do I Do?!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and concerns regarding mouse sightings in their homes. Various methods for dealing with mice are discussed, including traps and bait, as well as the emotional reactions to encountering these pests.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses extreme discomfort after seeing a mouse in their living room and kitchen, seeking advice on how to handle the situation without hiring an exterminator.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant in pest control, shares that bait blocks can be safely used around pets, while also mentioning their childhood experiences with snap traps.
  • Several users mention using peanut butter as bait for traps, with one participant suggesting wrapping it with scotch tape for better results.
  • One participant recounts using poison pellets effectively but expresses concern about the potential for mice to die in the house and cause odor issues.
  • Another participant shares their experience with a specific type of trap that did not work as intended, leading them to prefer poison pellets instead.
  • Some participants note the importance of removing food sources and sealing entry points to prevent mice from entering the home.
  • One participant mentions that bacon can be more effective than peanut butter for attracting mice to traps.
  • Another participant reflects on their past experiences with mice and the effectiveness of various methods, including homemade traps.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best methods for dealing with mice, with no clear consensus on a single effective approach. Participants share a variety of personal experiences and preferences regarding traps and bait.

Contextual Notes

Participants come from various living situations, including rural areas and farms, which may influence their experiences and strategies for managing mouse encounters.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members facing similar issues with mice in their homes may find the shared experiences and methods discussed in this thread relevant.

To help deter them from coming back you can try soaking some cotton balls with peppermint oil (not extract) and placing behind your stove or around where you have seen them. We used this method and it smells a lot better than moth balls. It won't get rid of them, but it did help keep others from coming back. Linda
 
Hmmmm...maybe I'll wash the kitchen down with http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/OLPE32EA/PeppermintLiquidSoap.htm.http://www.drbronner.com/store/graphics/products/OLPE32EA.jpgOne of the cats sure doesn't like it much.
 
I am freaked out by the sticky traps! I vote for the snap traps! Quick, easy and painless.

I managed to handle the trap just fine by using a paper towel ... a necessity because I am single and have no husband to get to handle the traps. I NEVER would have touched a trap with a live, squeaking mouse!
 
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I went out last night and got 4 of the traps like Janet showed...

Left them (baited with peanut butter) and the remaining 3 sticky traps with peanut butter out last night....no mice in them this morning. Not sure if that's good or bad at this point.

DH said last night: what if the dog brought the mouse in? Like she was trying to play with it or something outside and had it in her mouth and we didn't notice or something and that's how the mouse got in here? I guess it's POSSIBLE, but I don't think it's very probable.

Di...yeah...I don't know if I could have got that trap out of my cupboard with him squirming and trying to get off of it. I was so afraid that he was gonna pop himself off and start running around again!! Good thing DH was home early yesterday!

Linda...I will look into the peppermint oil, that sounds MUCH better to me than moth balls! lol
 
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