How to set a mouse trap
Mice are a widespread problem in many American homes. They range in size from 3 to 14 inches from their pointed snouts to the ends of their long, hairless tails. Mice are hearty pests because they are omnivores--creatures who eat almost any type of food. You can get rid of a mouse by setting a standard trap consisting of a snap bar that kills the mouse by force.
How to set a mouse trap Step 1: Take away the staple that holds the locking bar in place during shipment. The "locking bar" is the long, metal pin that holds back the spring-loaded, "U"-shaped snap bow.
How to set a mouse trap Step 2: Add bait inside and on top of the bait pedal--the curled, metal piece opposite the snap bow when the trap is ultimately set. The best bait is a dollop of peanut butter.
How to set a mouse trap Step 3: Pull the snap bow backwards and hold it firmly with your thumb. With the other hand, pull back the locking bar and hook its curved end under the "U" or "V"-shaped metal loop sticking out from one end of the trap.
How to set a mouse trap Step 4: Place the trap at right angles to a corner wall with the bait pedal facing the wall. Since mice are usually nocturnal, it\'s best to set the trap in the evening and leave it overnight.
How to set a mouse trap Step 5: Wait for the catch to go off and then check it for a mouse. If there is a dead mouse in your trap, remove it using thick, protective gloves. Discard of the mouse in a doubled-up plastic bag in the end put in an outdoor garbage can. Rearrange the trap if essential.
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