Humane Mouse Traps, 12 inches Enlarged No Kill Rat Live Traps for Chipmunks, Reusable Catch and Release Mice, Pet and Children Friendly Mouse Trap that Work (Black 2Pack)

The best part of the design of this trap is that the pedal that the animal triggers is toward the back, which leaves lots of room for the mouse (or even a much larger rat) to get her whole tail inside before the door shuts, but it is not all the way in the back. This allows me to place a very heavy piece of bait past the pedal. The mouse must cross the pedal to get to the bait. If an animal is heavy enough, it will trigger the door. Baby mice weigh almost nothing, however. So with other traps we had problems catching babies. The best ones for baby mice, the Victor Tomcat Live Trap, are difficult to set up to catch babies: the bait must be placed exactly in the middle of the trap, and must weigh no more or less than is necessary to add to the weight of the baby. The trap operates by rocking with the weight of the animal, like a seesaw, so the bait needed to be placed exactly on the fulcrum--not easy to do in such a tiny trap that was all black. We often caught TWO baby mice simultaneously in the Tomcats due to their combined weights, but more often the bait was taken by someone very tiny, and no mouse was captured. Or else they triggered the trap that we deliberately set on a hair-trigger, without entering it. This was very inconvenient, because we walked all the way outside with a triggered trap, only to learn that no mouse was inside. So far we have not had bait stolen or partially eaten without catching a mouse, and the door has never been triggered without a mouse caught. The vast majority of live traps have a pedal that goes all the way to the back, so everywhere I placed the bait triggered the trap. But if I didn't place the bait on the pedal, then a baby mouse would not be heavy enough to trigger the trap. And these traps wear out very quickly due to the fact that the mechanism that sets the trap is nothing more than the friction of the tip of the hinged door against the pedal. We could catch 4 or 5 mice before the trap wore out and wasn't reparable. So with these traps, the way to catch tiny baby mice is by placing a piece of bait that is itself heavy enough to trigger the trap, all the way in the back past the pedal. Mice tend to want to take food back to their nests rather than sit and eat it in place. So when the mouse tries to drag the bait out of the trap, the bait itself triggers the door to close. And even if the mouse stuffs herself while sitting in the trap, she is then heavy enough to trigger the door when she tries to leave. Perfect! This part of the design is either an accident, or the people who wrote the ad and the instructions don't realize that this is the key to catching weightless animals. They suggest adding coins to the pedal. But this is really a pain, especially when you have to keep releasing mice and resetting the trap for a big population. Don't add coins. All you have to do is use a big piece of bait: a quarter of an apple, say, or a snack-sized candy bar, half a normal sized candy bar, etc. For our baits, we use an entire little birth-control "snausage", also available on Amazon. Each snausage link weighs about twice what an adult mouse weighs, so there is literally no way for anyone to steal a bait and get past the trigger pedal with it. While they are waiting for us to release them, the mice consume the birth-control-infused snausage; when we release them into our yard, we dump the snausage too, so they and their friends can continue to eat it. The snausages are "Evolve Cottonseed Oil-Based Soft Bait Contraceptive for Mice" at this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D47T6LCQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 It's kind of expensive but when you're already at 30 mouse-releases and you know that if the mice get to the neighbors' yards they will just be brutally murdered, it's totally worth it. Once the mice are gone from under my foundation, I will set up little feeding stations in some mouse-sized PVC tubes with the leftovers. They are welcome to live in our yard, but they need to reproduce more responsibly. :) Other design pro's: The trap is extremely easy to set without accidentally triggering it while I'm handling it: I just hold it with the door open to the ceiling, drop a large piece of food in, set it upright, no fussing and balancing required due to the rachet-style mechanism that holds the door open until triggered from inside. The trap is clear, so it's easy to see if there is a mouse inside (BONUS: we get to see the adorable mouse before it vanishes into our dark garden). The door is black, so you can see from across the room whether it has been triggered. The large size means that a trapped mouse is not so uncomfortable as it is in smaller traps. I love how easy it is to open the trap for release, which is pretty rare for live traps, even the big wire ones. It's easy to give it a blast with the garden hose to clean up for the next guest. I like that the lever that holds the door open, which is on the outside, is at least partially covered by thick plastic to protect from breakage, chewing, and accidental triggering. The trap is versatile: if rats get in some day, we can use the trap to catch them. I almost didn't buy the trap because I thought they were trying to target too many differently-weighted animals, but as desribed above, there are simple and integrated ways to work with tiny animals. Design con's: For me as a human, the size is more awkward because it limits how and where I can place the trap in small spaces, but the pro's outweigh this con. This material is not very resilient to dropping, so I feel like I have to be very careful with it. I don't know how I would repair the door lever or other plastic pieces if they cracked off--tricky. Overall, of the 5 different kinds of live traps we've used, these are the best on measures of ease of setting, placement, baiting, counter-weighting, alerting us to an existing guest, cleaning and checking for cleanliness, seeing whether bait is still inside the trap, and avoiding false triggering.

Review of Live Rat and Rodent Traps When it comes to managing rodent populations in and around the home, many people are seeking humane and effective solutions. Live rat and rodent traps have gained popularity as a preferable alternative to traditional lethal traps and poisons. Having recently tested several models, I would like to share my insights on live rodent traps, focusing on their design, effectiveness, ease of use, and overall impact on pest control. Design and Construction Most live rat and rodent traps I encountered were made from robust materials like metal or hard plastic, designed to withstand the determined efforts of larger rodents. I appreciated the thoughtful designs that included features such as secure locking mechanisms and mesh openings that effectively minimize escape chances. Some models even offered a transparent panel, allowing users to monitor the trap's activity without disturbing the catch. Effectiveness In terms of effectiveness, these traps perform quite well when compared to traditional methods. They utilize bait—such as peanut butter or birdseed—to lure rodents inside. Upon entry, a clever mechanism triggers a door that swings shut behind them, trapping them safely inside. I found that the traps worked best when placed in areas with noticeable rodent activity, such as near droppings or along walls. While individual results may vary based on the specific setup and local rodent behavior, I had success in capturing multiple mice and a rat over a few days, highlighting the traps' potential for effective rodent control. Ease of Use These traps are generally user-friendly, requiring minimal setup. Simply bait the trap, position it strategically, and check it regularly. One experience of setting up a live trap was particularly hassle-free, thanks to clear instructions and intuitive designs. Cleaning the traps after use is also straightforward and essential for effective reuse. Humane Consideration One major benefit of live rat and rodent traps is their humane approach. Unlike traditional traps, there’s no risk of causing suffering or death to the animals being trapped. After capture, the emphasis should be on promptly relocating the critter to a suitable area far from residential spaces, ensuring it has a chance at survival. That said, it’s important to note that the trap's potential impact on local ecosystems should be considered when selecting relocation sites. Additionally, keeping the captured rodents in the trap for extended periods should be avoided to minimize their stress. Conclusion Overall, live rat and rodent traps provide an effective and humane solution for managing rodent issues in various settings. With their practical design and ease of use, they cater well to those looking for a non-lethal option. However, potential users should remain vigilant about monitoring the traps and relocating captured rodents responsibly. For anyone grappling with a rodent problem and wanting to avoid harmful chemicals or lethal measures, I highly recommend giving live traps a try as a safe and ethical way to handle unwanted rodent guests.

UPDATE: I have successfully caught and released 4 rats now in a very short time. One night they did get the bait without triggering the trap. There is a small lever to let the door fall shut when the the step is triggered that I have had to file down a tiny bit, but caught a rat immediately after fixing it. Still the best traps I have ever used. The basics: My house has a lot of rats in the walls. I received these traps this past Friday. I set one down that night and had a rat in it by the end of the night. Set another one down Saturday night, it is now Sunday and I have two rats already. These are the best traps I have used by far, and I have tried many. If you want to keep reading, there’s a couple tips I can share from reading problems other people seemed to have with these traps that I adjusted and was grateful to learn. Can’t say enough good things about these traps. Worth every penny: reusable, affordable, easy to let the animal go without touching it, easy to use and set up, and a nice big opening. Highly recommend if you have a mouse, rat, chipmunk problem. If you look at some of the photos I posted, you can see I have severe rat problem. It has been going on for over 2 years and they are now gnawing behind the oven and microwave in the wall. I have tried so many traps as I would really not like to poison them if I can help it. No trap I have used before this one has worked: either too small, or way too expensive. I’ve made so many different traps of my own. Last year after having to lure 6 of them to me with almonds and catch them by hand, I was kind of ready to call the exterminator, it was too much work. I have found some of their tunnels but to no avail, a new family comes in the next year. I got these traps, I ordered two. Both were functional, no broken parts, but very vague instructions. The step that triggers the door to close gives ample space for the animal to go inside enough not to have a chance to run out, but the animal has to be somewhat heavier to trigger it. I knew some of the rats I was trying to get were babies, as I have seen them running around, so I know they are very light. I taped a nickel to the trigger step so it would close the door with the tiniest amount of weight. I also found sticking an almond to the back wall of the bait compartment with peanut butter not only attracted them easily with the smell of peanut butter, but stuck the almond to the wall enough where they would have to try to pull it off, putting more weight on the trigger step and keeping them as far into the trap as possible so their very long tails wouldn’t get caught. I know with some previous traps like this it was recommended to actually glue to bait to the bait compartment so they have to try really hard to take it, triggering the door easier. I also realized while trying to put the traps on rock, the door kept closing if the trap moved, so I had to make the rock as flat a surface as possible, which was something I read other people had issues with so, make sure you weight the trigger step and place on a flat service to get the trap to work at it’s best. The door is a great size, as some of the rats are bigger, yet I have no doubt they will fit. I hope this review helps if you have been researching traps and have trouble picking one for fear it’s a waste of money. I’ll just say from my experience: save your headaches for other things and get these traps if you have a critter problem. I’d buy them again in a second even if they broke tomorrow, they’re just that easy to use and work so well.

I purchased the IIWEY Humane Mouse Traps (12 inches, 2-Pack) to address a persistent chipmunk issue around our rural property. With pets and children frequently in the yard, I needed a safe, humane solution that wouldn’t harm the animals or pose risks to my family. After using these traps for several weeks, I’m thoroughly impressed. Why I Chose This Trap Living in a wooded area, we often encounter chipmunks and mice near our home. Traditional snap traps weren’t an option due to safety concerns, and I wanted to avoid using poisons that could endanger pets and wildlife. The IIWEY traps offered a humane, non-lethal alternative that was both effective and safe for our household. Pros Spacious Design: At 12 inches long, these traps provide ample space, ensuring that animals don’t get their tails caught—a common issue with smaller traps. Humane and Safe: The traps are designed to capture without harm, and the external locking mechanism prevents escapes. They’re also pet- and child-friendly, making them ideal for households with young ones. Easy to Use and Clean: Setting the trap is straightforward—just add bait and open the door. Cleaning is simple; a quick rinse and dry, and it’s ready for reuse. Durable Construction: Made with reinforced iron sheets, the traps are sturdy and resistant to chewing, unlike some plastic alternatives. Effective Trigger Mechanism: The sensitive pedal requires minimal weight to activate, ensuring successful captures without the need for additional weights. Cons Occasional Escapes with Larger Rodents: Some users have reported that larger animals, like rats, may escape if the trap is not placed on a flat surface or if the trigger mechanism is not properly adjusted. Requires Regular Monitoring: To prevent animals from chewing their way out, it's essential to check the traps frequently, especially in areas with high rodent activity. Tips for Optimal Use Use Appropriate Bait: Peanut butter, sunflower seeds, or unsalted almonds work well to attract rodents. Place on Flat Surfaces: Ensure the trap is on level ground to prevent premature triggering or escapes. Check Frequently: Inspect the traps at least twice a day to ensure timely release and prevent stress to the captured animal. Ideal For These traps are perfect for homeowners, gardeners, or anyone dealing with rodent issues in areas where humane methods are preferred. They’re especially suitable for families with children and pets, providing peace of mind while effectively addressing rodent concerns. In conclusion, the IIWEY Humane Mouse Traps have been an invaluable addition to our pest control strategy. They’re effective, humane, and safe for our family and the environment. If you're seeking a reliable and ethical solution to rodent problems, I highly recommend giving these traps a try.

Omg these traps are a life saver and probably a wallet saver as well! We had a chipmunk get into or basement and turn our house into his home… Could not catch or shoe him out, tried a big metal trap and it wouldn’t work. Please don’t use lethal traps, these don’t hurt or injure animals which I wanted. The first day I used the trap we got our little stinker! We put some sunflower seeds and got him the next morning! We took him down to the park and set him free. This trap works great for any small rodents and a lot cheaper and safer then hiring someone.

Easy to set up and clean with the hose. Easy to release the mouse, once caught. Catches the mouse about 50% of the time. I've caught 5 mice in 2 months. Often the bait is just gone.

I NEVER leave reviews, but I felt compelled to leave one in this case. Heard some noise in my attic, determined we had mice or rats so I came on to Amazon to buy something to take care of the issue. First I got some cheap traps that I was sucked into getting after watching a video from someone that I am assuming got paid to lie about how great that product was, I came back to Amazon and found these traps. My wife didn't like the idea of the first traps, because she said they looked like they would hurt the animals (if they had worked), but she liked these because it didn't hurt them. Well sure enough not even 2 hours after setting up these traps we caught a female mouse. We got in our car with the trapped mouse in hand, drove a few minutes away and found an woody area and released the mouse. I came back home cleaned the trap and loaded with new cheese, The next day we hear movement in the attic still, so we knew we had at least one more still up there and nothing. Today when I woke up, I check the camera, "Yes I did set up a Ring plug in camera in the attic so I can watch both traps, highly recommend this" and I noticed that one trap was blocking the view of the other camera, I pull back the footage and you guessed it at around 2AM a mouse walked into one of the traps and over the course of the next few hours, moved the trap from its place. I got up, got dressed and with my wife's help, we loaded the trap in a box and went to the same area and released the second mouse. I do believe and hope there are no mice in the attic, I still one of the traps with the camera set up and I will leave it for a few more days just in case, but I do believe we have fixed the issue. If you are an animal lover and don't want to hurt the mice/rats in your house and want a product that works, YOU HAVE TO GET THESE TRAPS!!! I will be cleaning the other trap in a bit and putting it away for future use if needed.

If you don't want to hurt the animal this is a very good live trap for mice and rats. The size of the trap ensures that the tail doesn't get caught in the gate and there are plenty of air holes and room to move around. The trap is very sensitive and a plastic guard on the outside of the trap helps to reduce accidental triggering. It is simple to use and very easy to clean. I was using my traps outdoors. I placed peanut butter on a Ritz cracker in the bait area and a small dab of peanut butter just inside the entrance of the trap to entice the rat ... caught 2 rats in two days. Since this is plastic durability is questionable as the trap could not handle the squirrel that also wanted the peanut butter ... trap destroyed within a few minutes.

So, I bought these a year or so ago as my cats love to bring me presents....mainly alive. This plays havoc in all my living areas when they prefer to go eat their cat food rather than the mouse. After several attempts, I have perfected the weight balance. 2 x 20p and 1 x 5p, placed on the trigger platform with brown parcel tape. It only works if the parcel tape is loose at one end and pointing upwards a bit as mouse has to move over this as well so triggering the tape with additional movement. The bait.... 3 cat dreamies ... They love the as much as the cats. 2 hours later I have a mouse!!!

My cats are always bringing me 'presents' and my husband and I have the fun of trying to capture these poor little frightened creatures without causing further harm. The fun was becoming tiresome though when the cats seemed to have found a supply of small rats and brought us several in the past week. We managed to catch 2 of them and set them free, further from home. Another 1 was found dead on the floor. Three days later we had another, which evaded capture for the first day and then next morning I came down to find internal organs on the floor and no sign of the rodent which had been sheltering behind the fridge freezer. Whilst cleaning up and disinfecting the floor, I decided to buy a humane mouse trap as I am tired of chasing voles and field mice around the utility room or worse still (for them) cleaning up their internal organs. The trap arrived and I put it to one side; we had 2 days free of any 'presents' until I came in from work to find all 3 cats intently watching the fridge freezer again. I loaded the new trap with peanut butter and when I checked an hour later the door was down, but the rodent had managed to get the peanut butter and get out again, I caught sight of the creature and it looked too big for this trap, so I went looking for a larger humane trap and found these which arrived a day later thanks to Amazon Prime. The rodent seemed to have survived the night as the cats were still mildly interested in hanging around the fridge at times, so I got out the peanut butter and set the trap. An hour later I checked it and to my surprise there it was, a small rat captured safely before it could be tortured by the cats. I walked it to the woods and set it free and I'm hoping it never comes back. I highly recommend this product and it's good value considering you get 2. These are now set and waiting for the next 'present' to arrive!

Before I review the mouse trap I think a bit of history would help. We found traces of mice in our loft and set normal lethal traps and caught two large mice. When we spotted a tiny mouse in our lounge we tried to use the same trap reluctantly as there was no way were going to catch him ,he was blazing fast. My wife was reading her book one evening and just happened to see Moudini (we named it that as will be seen later) on the trap munching away at the Red Leicster cheese bait.He came back five times and the lethal trap did not trip. How were we going to catch it - I saw these traps and thought we will give it a go.These traps will catch normal sized mice easily ,it's the wee ones that are the trouble. My first three attempts at adding weight to the trigger platform let Moudini nick the bait . My failed attempts used a pound coin -no good.Second attempt was with a two pound coin - no good .Third attempt was two ten pence pieces- still no good. Finally i used three twenty piece coins -two on platform edge nearest the bait and the third coin behind in the centre. These coins were fixed in place using bluetack .I had to adjust the positions of the coins (this is so fidly but necessary) ever so slightly to allow the trap to set by the finest margin , so sensitive to allow Moudini (this mouses body was the size of my thumb top joint) to trip the trap. Bingo ,got him -job done.Moudini released into the wild a long way from our house without any harm. These traps work ,it just takes a bit of time for the mice to work out how to get the bait as they smell it through the end slots ,I suppose it depends from which end they approach the trap. Sorry for the length of this review but I hope it helps anyone else trying to catch tiny mice. All in all i cant fault these traps .The nice thing is the traps are long so there is absolutely no chance of any mouse's tail being caught or the mouse being hurt.

I'd had a mouse in the attic for ten months and I'd tried all kinds of home-made traps - many coming from expert YouTubers skilled in the capture of such creatures. He would take the bait from around them (mainly nuts, which he loved) but he was too canny to be caught and always seemed to be one step ahead of me. I didn't really want to kill him but I was almost at the end of my tether and was about to lay old-fashioned, mice-killing, sprung traps when I saw this advertised on Amazon. I ordered two, baited them with walnuts (his favourite) and put them in the attic. I always wore surgical gloves when handling traps or bait for this little guy just in case my scent put him off his dinner. It didn’t, however, because he was always willing to eat! On the second night he took bait, as previously, from around the trap but was wary of venturing inside. This occurred for two more nights. On the fifth night, around midnight, I was falling asleep and heard the noise of the trap door closing shut. I sprang out of bed to investigate and, sure enough, the game was up! He was dark brown in colour, very small body (length approx. 5cm) with a very long tail and he was walking back and forth, wondering what was going on. Ten minutes later, after a quick journey in the car, I released him in a wooded park well away from the house. He ran off into the undergrowth and I’ve not seen him since. I’m certainly not going to miss him. I cleaned the trap, put more bait down and relaid it. I think he was a lone agent but, if he has accomplices, I’m quite sure they’ll be coming for a ride to the park with me soon enough.

The mice were cute, but unwanted. This trap did the trick. It is relatively easy to set. As per the instructions, I had to add a small coin to ensure the trap was triggered by the mouse’s weight. I thought this might be fiddly, but it wasn’t. No danger of the mouse’s tail being trapped by the closing door - there can’t be many bigger traps out there - but there is still not a huge amount of room inside, so when I found one trapped in the morning I was concerned he’d been in it for hours. However, he was perfectly fine (and well fed!) and I guess it’s a lot better than the alternative. The trap is a little awkward to clean, I took a star off for that, but it’s much nearer a five than a three.