Rid Your Home of Rodents with these Mouse and Rat Traps

You don’t have to build a better mouse trap - they’re already here
Cheese on a mouse trap.
It takes more than a hunk of cheese to catch a rat or mouse. You need a good trap. Pixabay

Combating pest populations like mice and rats require effective traps that help you eliminate them fast. From snap traps to humane traps to bait traps, you’ll find many options are available. To help you decide, we’ve put together a look at five great mouse traps we like that’ll help you eliminate that mouse or rat problem.

Victor Metal Pedal Rat Trap
This original, wood-based snap trap from Victor offers a simple, affordable way to deal with rodent control. Victor

Known for quality and effectiveness, Victor has long been known for their wooden snap traps, which are easy to use and affordable. The traps work by snapping when a mouse triggers the metal bait pedal. Remove mice from traps and reuse, or simply throw away the entire trap for clean, quick mouse or rat removal.

Catchmaster Baited Rat, Mouse and Snake Glue Traps - 12 Glue Trays
These non-toxic mouse traps are a safe option for use around pets and children. Catchmaster

These baited traps work for not only mice, but rats and snakes, too. Because they’re completely non-toxic, it’s a safe choice if you happen to have pets or children in your home. Lay it out flat, or you can fold the trap into tunnel shapes to use them in dusty or tighter areas. The professional-strength adhesive used ensures pests won’t get away. They come ready for you to use, so there’s no additional baiting for you to do.

Pest Control Rat Traps, Professional Multi Capture Set of 6 Large Snap Trap, Solutions for Indoor Outdoor AntiRodent Protection, Reusable Master Trapping Against Mouse, Chipmunk, Squirrel
They’re washable so they’re easy to clean and use again. Kat Sense

These heavy-duty rat traps feature an integrated bait cup that lets you place your bait on the trap, and all you need to do is set the trap and forget about it. They’re tough enough and provide enough force that they are sure to capture mice and rats so there’s no escape, yet they are fast and painless for a more humane way to eliminate pests. Made from washable material that makes these traps easy to clean, they’re easy to use again and again, and they won’t leave behind bad odors that alert mice to steer clear of the traps. Touch-free release ensures you don’t need to ever touch the rodent.

Catchmaster 72MAX Pest Trap
A choice where snap traps or poisons are prohibited, these pest traps feature heavy-duty glue to catch pests with ease. Catchmaster

If you don’t want to use snap traps and you’re worried about using poisons around kids or pets, these traps by Catchmaster offer an excellent choice. The catch pests with a heavy-duty glue, which has a peanut butter scent that attracts pests like mice. While they can fold up to fit in tighter locations, you can lay the catch boards flat, too. No matter what way you use them, you can easily monitor traps so you know when you’ve got a catch.

CaptSure Original Humane Mouse Traps, Easy to Set, Kids/Pets Safe, Reusable for Indoor/Outdoor use, for Small Rodent/Voles/Hamsters/Moles Catcher That Works. 2 Pack (Small)
These numbers are cruelty free and safe around pets and kids, too. CaptSure

If you’re looking for a humane mouse trap that won’t cause pain or kill mice, this cruelty-free trap is an excellent choice and endorsed by animal rights organizations and humane societies. It’s also a safe choice for your home because there’s no glue, electricity, poison, or chemicals used. (That also makes them safer around pets and kids too.) The design also ensures you’ll never have physical contact with mice, reducing the risk of a bite or contacting diseases carried by rodents. It’s simple to set and easy to use, and you can use it as many times as needed to remove mice.