ian_in_the_midlands Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 For TaxiDriver: Secret of the cup and mixing bowl mouse trap... I do not know anyone else who has ever used this to catch mice, but it works very well. The only problem is it must be set on a level base. I had hours of fun with these as a kid. Remove the mouse by turning the top until the tail comes out, then simply lift the tail and take off the bowl. Then deal with the mouse as you see fit. This one was a bit cunning, and sat on the cup so I could not grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 That's awesome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Holt Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 That's kind of a simplified version of a figure 4 trap. Looks good. I'm sure it could be upscaled to catch virtually anything. I'm going to try it on the local mice myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 you need an enormous mixing bowl for foxes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 you need an enormous mixing bowl for foxes though And they tend to go mental when you grab thier tail to extract them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Mice are okay when you grab their tails. Take some brave pills before picking up a rat that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE HMR Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I might have to give this a try, better than puting pellets in my skirting boards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Ive been using the rentokill mouse traps they are the mutts, my mrs wouldnt take too kindly to me using her mixing bowls lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've never seen this before, it's beautifully simple. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thats a cracker. The spring traps that I've been using required tuning to the point that as you slid them under the units they had a tendency to go off. Very nerve wracking. I'm looking for a trap that I can make myself thats quick to knock up, cheap, effective, dog safe and small enough to fit into voids / under units etc. I want to set a dozen. The mice normally head out into the field of a summer but I could here them scuttling about whilst in the office the other day. Any ideas gratefully recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 The spring traps that I've been using required tuning to the point that as you slid them under the units they had a tendency to go off have a look at the rentokill ones they are finger safe!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 have a look at the rentokill ones they are finger safe!!!! Will give them a look, problem I've found is that the tiny mice are too light to set the springer traps off hence having to try the hair trigger set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 the three that i caught at once were all "fluff" sized, bodys about 1.5 inches, great traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) For ack-ack.... The mk2: Get an old glass milk bottle and put a little bit of milk in the bottom. Rest it on it's side, at an angle, and put a ramp up to the spout. This can be anything stable. A mound of dirt will do. The mouse will enter the bottle, and walk down for the milk. Once it gets it's feet wet it will not be able to climb the glass to get out. I am not so keen on this one as the mice can get wet and cold and die. Not a nice death, so they need checking very regularly. Edited July 19, 2011 by ian_in_the_midlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I am not so keen on this one as the mice can get wet and cold and die What a shame!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I am not against killing them, but chilling them to death does not seem vary fair. Other advantage of these traps are they won't harm small fingers if you have kids. Older kids will be happy to set the traps for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 it's worth having respect for quarry no matter how small - either a quick death by snapping the neck or a live trap that does no harm is surely the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 For ack-ack.... The mk2: Get an old glass milk bottle and put a little bit of milk in the bottom. Rest it on it's side, at an angle, and put a ramp up to the spout. This can be anything stable. A mound of dirt will do. The mouse will enter the bottle, and walk down for the milk. Once it gets it's feet wet it will not be able to climb the glass to get out. I am not so keen on this one as the mice can get wet and cold and die. Not a nice death, so they need checking very regularly. Good idea, hadn't considered the milk bottle as a basis for a trap. May try and make a humane version with a trip gate on the end and dry bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 i'm sure i saw a version once, where the mouse as it climbs in, tips the balance so the bottle then stands up straight - the sides could be greased with a quick spray of wd40 or some such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) i'm sure i saw a version once, where the mouse as it climbs in, tips the balance so the bottle then stands up straight - the sides could be greased with a quick spray of wd40 or some such. Is the WD40 to stop them squeaking? Edited July 19, 2011 by ack-ack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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activeviii Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 i'm sure i saw a version once, where the mouse as it climbs in, tips the balance so the bottle then stands up straight - the sides could be greased with a quick spray of wd40 or some such. just put flour in the bottom instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 just put flour in the bottom instead. I can see that being a tad problematic, they're only very small after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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