Something is scurrying in my attic

[cardinalkarp]

[jim]

Micheal is right about probably having multiple mice if you see one. But I've always been able to take care of the problem myself with traps etc.., maybe in some cases you need a professional. Guess it just depends on how many you see. I've been dealing with mice this fall, I've trapped a couple already and have the poison out.

Here is some info...

http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pchousemouse.htm

[Michael]

I'm by no means an expert but I was under impression mouse traps were largely ineffective due to how quickly they breed. Kinda like bug spray for roaches.

I remember we put steel wool in probable points of entry. I guess they hate it.

[Arthur Dent]

Every time I've seen a mousetrap used, you catch the bugger in a day or two. They don't breed that fast.

[jim]

I'm by no means an expert but I was under impression mouse traps were largely ineffective due to how quickly they breed. Kinda like bug spray for roaches.

I remember we put steel wool in probable points of entry. I guess they hate it.

Steel wool is a good idea if you know where they are getting in at. The problem I had with the old traps is that they take the bait and don't set the trap, or set the trap and are quick enough to get out. There are newer traps from Victory that are plastic, I'd say I've had about a 50% success rate with them meaning that 1/2 the time I check the bait is gone or the trap sprung but no mouse, and the other 1/2 you see (or hear) a mouse with it's head caught. Use peanut butter for bait.

My son uses these sticky glue type things at college. He says the problem with those is that you are sleeping and they wake you up because they definitely don't kill them right a way. He said the always end up with the side of their head stuck to the bottom and in some weird and contorted position. Each move they make to get out just causes another body part to get stuck in an awkward position. Like some perverse rodent game of Twister.

The sadistic side of me likes that idea and is thinking about getting one of those traps to see how it goes.

[Jocephus]

Every time I've seen a mousetrap used, you catch the bugger in a day or two. They don't breed that fast.

im pretty sure mice come out of the womb full size and hankerin'' some cheese!

[PujolJunkie]

[Transmogrified Tiger]

You keep Enid in the attic?

[heyzeus]

The Cavalry is coming out tomorrow. Nibbles will no longer be living in my walls. I hate you Nibbles.

[planet planet]

NIBBBBBBBBBBBLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GIS Nibbles