How to Make a Cheap Homemade Mouse Trap
Obtain a long cardboard tube with one end closed.. Flatten the tube along one edge.. Bait the tube.
Steps
Obtain a long cardboard tube with one end closed.
Obtain a long cardboard tube with one end closed.
Flatten the tube along one edge.
Flatten the tube along one edge.
Bait the tube.
Bait the tube.
Place the tube on the edge of a countertop or second story landing.
Place the tube on the edge of a countertop or second story landing.
Place a trash can beneath the tube.
Place a trash can beneath the tube.
Check the trap frequently.
Check the trap frequently.
Obtain a one liter plastic water bottle.
Obtain a one liter plastic water bottle.
Cut around the bottle's circumference one inch from the place where it starts to
Cut around the bottle's circumference one inch from the place where it starts to taper toward the cap.
Lay the bottle on its side with the hinge on the table.
Lay the bottle on its side with the hinge on the table.
Insert skewers into the bottle.
Insert skewers into the bottle.
Affix a string to the bottle.
Affix a string to the bottle.
Place rubber bands around the skewers.
Place rubber bands around the skewers.
Place the trap in an enticing position.
Place the trap in an enticing position.
Take the mouse a distance from your home and release it.
Take the mouse a distance from your home and release it.
Obtain a large coffee can.
Obtain a large coffee can.
Wrap a piece of construction paper over the top of the can.
Wrap a piece of construction paper over the top of the can.
Place the can on the floor in an area where the mouse resides.
Place the can on the floor in an area where the mouse resides.
Place a piece of food on the construction paper.
Place a piece of food on the construction paper.
Wait for the mouse to fall in.
Wait for the mouse to fall in.
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