I have to hand it to Victor Pest Control – they really helped us out with the rat problem we were having a few months back. Since using the Refillable Bait Station Trap that I reviewed in December, we’ve not had one peep from the rats. We used the bait as a compliment to our existing traps and home improvements, and Jai and I were both struck by how the poison got rid of the last rodent activity we had, without the rodents dying in the walls or returning since then. I normally hate bait because I’ve had such bad experiences with it, but this ended up being a good solution.
So when I received an offer to try out Victor’s new Tri-Kill Mouse Trap (ARV $14.99), I definitely wanted to take them up on the offer. If there is one thing I have learned in close to a decade of home ownership, it’s this: No matter how many rat and mouse traps you have, it’s not enough. Already got plenty of traps? Get more. I really think it’s a good thing to keep up to date, since it’s easier to prevent a rat problem that get rid of one when it starts.
I always feel like a big meanie when I talk about rat traps on here, because I really don’t like doing it. I actually like mice and rats and I wish there was a better alternative to keeping them out than traps, but I just have not found anything that is workable other than, unfortunately, setting traps. Believe me: I once allowed a family of raccoons to live under my house for over a month because I didn’t want the babies to perish. I let the raccoon family live in the crawlspace and tear up my insulation until the kits were old enough to live outside the nest. So if I can coexist with wildlife, I always do it; but I just can’t with rats in the house.
So, this Tri-Kill Mouse Trap: As indicated, it’s designed to take out up to three mice at a time. And they do mean mice – it’s a very compact, small trap. It’s quite easy to set – The flaps on the top of the trap flip up and are activated when a mouse goes for the bait you place underneath. This is a bit easier than dealing with the traditional metal snap traps, so it’s an interesting and useful addition to our rodent control arsenal. We’ve placed this under our bathroom crawlspace, and hopefully, an ounce of prevention will be worth a pound of cure with regards to eliminating spring rodents!
How do you deal with mice and rats?
good to keep handy for sure
We need this because we live up against forest land and pests become a problem in summer. I told my hubby to add this to his shopping trip since he is going to buy supplies for summer around the house.
we had some mice when we first moved into our home and this would have been helpful!
I totally agree with you. While I’ve not had rats before, I’ve had mice plenty of times and I’m to where I just keep traps out all the time just in case.
Ick, I hate that we need some thing like this. I keep finding mouse droppings in our garage but I can’t seem to catch the mice. I’m too afraid to set a traditional trap.
I’m sending my husband out to get some of those STAT! We have a pile of wood in our yard, and because of it, we now have wood rats. We are getting a drop box this weekend but until then, I need something to deal with this gross issue. I just about lost my head the other day when I looked out of my kitchen window and saw a giant (okay, not that big) rat on my porch! I screamed like a girl!
Cat, I know just what you mean – my fiance hates regular snap traps for that very reason, he’s had them snap on his hand before, OUCH. (I refuse to set them, period, LOL) This one was nice because it’s plastic and easy/not scary to set.
Jennifer – good luck with your wood rats! Years ago, a rat ran across the floor under my feet, and you should have heard my girly, high-pitched scream!
I like how you can’t see them!