Mini Pestchaser Electronic Rodent Repellers 4-Pak

Price: $19.99
Manufacturer: Sonic Technology


Rats and mice pose serious health risks, but traps and poisons come with a heavy price. Poisons can endanger children and pets while inhumane traps require the handling of potentially disease-bearing rodents. Neither poisons nor traps provide long-term protection since more rodents will likely replace the ones you've killed. It can be an unending cycle. The PestChaser Electronic Rodent Repeller puts the emphasis on non-toxic prevention, instead of after-the-fact toxic intervention. The PestChaser emits high frequency ultrasound waves between 32 and 62 kHz to create an acoustically hostile environment that repels rodents from sound-protected areas, over the long term. It's kinder than traps, safer than poisons, and inaudible to people and non-rodent pets. New handy 4-pack provides coverage for 4 rooms (i.e. kitchen, living & family room and garage or basement) each up to approx. 800 square feet. The Direct Plug-In fits discreetly into any unobstructed wall outlet and works best in rooms where there is a visible electrical outlet unobstructed by furniture, drapery, or other objects. Not recommended for use with an extension cord.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30685 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Sonic
• Model: PC5500
• Dimensions: 8.00 pounds

• New Economical 4 Pak For Every Room (Kitchen, Living Room, Garage, Basement)
• Non-Toxic, Kinder than Traps, Safe for Humans and Non Rodent Pets
• Complex Swept Frequency So Rodents Cannot Adapt
• Indoor coverage up to 800 square feet
• All PestChasers Feature Our 90 Day Money Back Guarantee and 3 Year Warranty

Product Reviews

Trapping Goes Up When You USe The Product!
Its easy to misunderstand the application of ultrasound. Trapping ratios actually go up when you put these units in. This is because the sound creates a great deal of auditory stress on the rodents. So they get confused and cannot fool the traps, etc.

I too had mice which I thought were gone. But they were only out of sight. Acutally they had nested below. I lived in a trailer. When I put the units in, I was able to trap out the existing population. Having the units in place prevented new rodents coming in and taking up residency. So plugging in the units and seeing mice in the traps MEANS IT IS WORKING!!!!! Read the complete directions as the company throughly explains it.

confirmation
My observation regarding the first 2 reviews is that the 2nd confirms the claims of the first reviewer.
I've had these repellers in every room of my house and garage.
Result: no mice.

I've twice sat in my kitchen and seen mice poke their noses around the corner from a hole under my pantry cupboard, turn around and leave. There is no mouse scat or damage in my pantry.

However, I've continued to have a problem with chipmunks in my gardens and stone walls which neighborhood dogs tear apart trying to reach them. I recently put one near the wall and strawberry bed. The chipmunks have moved out.

I find them very effective.

Seems to work...
The name "MINI Pest Chaser" certainly fits.
When they arrived they were much smaller than I thought
BUT seem to work. I have a 102 yr old house and there's probably rodent entry ways that I can't see and don't know about. All the obvious ones were addressed. Anyway I decided to buy the mini pest chasers because I wanted to create an atmosphere so unfriendly, that any rodents would just leave and find a home else where. Killing with traps was a dead LAST resort for me. I hate to kill if there is an alternative. So the pest chasers arrived and looked much smaller than I thought they would BUT they truly seem to work. I made it clear that the message in this house was to GET OUT while you still can. Seems to have worked.
As always, THANKS for reading my reviews and be well. The WebbMan

LENTEK INTERNATIONAL Ultrasonic Pest Patrol PR30C

Price: $16.00
Manufacturer: LENTEK


Lentek is the leader in Electronic Pest control technology. Our products have received recognition for design and function throughout the world. All of Lentek's products meet extremely high quality standards that are unmatched throughout the industry. Lentek's Ultrasonic Pest Control Products are new product in our line of Electronic Pest Control Products. It is another revolution in the field of Electronic Pest control. The Electronic Ultrasonic Pest Repellent is a new revolutionary invention that has produced an innovative breakthrough in rodent and Pest control without using chemicals. Ultrasonic devices claim to use ultra-high frequency sound waves to chase away rodents and arthropod pests like flees, cockroaches, etc. The 'Lentek Ultrasonic Pest Control 500' emits a Fluctuating ultrasonic sound from higher to lower frequencies. This allows the Lentek Pest Control 500 to target different pests. Generally, lower Ultrasonic affect larger mammals such as mice and rats. Pests cannot tolerate this constantly changing environment, which causes them to leave the area. Simply plug the Lentek Ultrasonic Pest Control 500 device into an unobstructed wall outlet in the room to be covered by ultra-sonic sound power. Coverage in a room can be improved by bouncing the sound off reflecting objects such as walls, mirrors, cupboard doors, appliances, etc... Obtaining a ricochet pattern will increase effective coverage. The ultra-sonic sound benefits will be effective throughout the living area of the home, only if doors are left open. Ultrasound cannot transmit through walls and doors. There will be a stronger effect of ultrasound within the room where Lentek Pest Control 500 is placed. If you would like additional ultrasound protection, we recommend purchasing an additional Lentek Ultrasonic Pest Control 500 device.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #189 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Lentek
• Model: PR30C
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0 pounds

• Covers 500 Sq. ft. of area
• Economical Single Room Protection
• Direct Plug-In ,Single Speaker Design
• Effective Temporary relief from Pests, (Rats & Mice)
• Two year warranty

Product Reviews

Chasing the Meeses Away
This was a very good buy, very effective and we seem to have no more mice! Every room has one of these. Both cats are totally unaffected, which is great! Shipping was very quick and overall this was an excellent purchase!

It's OK. Need to clean food messes, obviously.
I've had a roach problem since moving in here, and recently, the mice moved in, too. So I bought two of these from Koolatron, because they were in my price range. However, I still have a roach problem, and the mice, although they scurried away at first, still hide in the corners and behind obstructions, gnawing at things.

I'm going to give it a little more time before upgrading, and definitly I'll learn to clean up after myself someday so the critters don't want to come back. Maybe I just need more time for it to work. I have to admit, my situation is close to the worst case scenario.

One other thing I noticed is that there is a mild pressure on my head when I go to certain places in the house, like right outside the Kitchen. I have very attuned inner ears and it seems to bug them with this pressure, but nothing too extraordinary. I'm not sure, but it could be the unit's sound, where it gets focused. It's always in the same places, so I'm pretty sure it's the new plug-in units.

WHO KNOWS?
Well, ever since I installed Pest Patrol, I have not seen any pests. Now, that is either because the unit works so well or because the pests decided to make their home elsewhere, for reasons of their own. Considering the very accessible cost of the unit, it matters not. I am greatly satisfied with the results.

Shake Away 9001020 20oz Rodent Repellant Fox/Bobcat Urine Granules

Price: $13.59
Manufacturer: Shake Away




Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1061 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Shake Away
• Model: 9001020
• Dimensions: 1.91 pounds

• Easy To Use - Just sprinkle on ground and watch it work
• Safe -Completely organic, safe around kids & pets
• Goes to work immediately, last for weeks
• Uses Animals' Strongest Repellent - FEAR!
• It WORKS - Money Back Guarantee

Product Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Shake-Away repellent granules have an odor that signals danger to all pest critters and are less messy than liquid. Patented formula won't burn plants, bushes or trees. Heavy granules won't wash away in rain - and they're naturally moist for better "cling." Granules last longer, smell stronger, and won't evaporate or freeze like liquid. Shake-Away uses the strongest force in nature to get rid of your problem animal... instinctive fear. Shake-Away contains the scent of your animals most feared predator. Easy to apply granules can be shaken right from the container to the ground. Makes no mess. 100% Organic and safe. Does not harm the animal you are repelling. Guaranteed protection for small gardens, flower beds and yards. This formula is designed to repel the following animals: Mice, Moles, Rat, Shrews, Voles, and Rodents. The 20oz container will put down a line of protection up to 600-feet long. Applying as instructed, this container will protect an area up to 20 by 30-feet for a month.

Bye-Bye Little Mousey!
We had just moved in our new home that had previously been a corn field and we starting finding mice droppings in our garage. We then found some in the house and decided to take action. Having 4 children under the age of 7 we wanted whatever it was to be safe. We contacted an exterminator who said they would have to use poision, but we might find dead mice in the house. We tried glue traps, caught some that way but who wants to dispose of the sticky mice. Tried the little sound things that plug into the walls. Didn't work. Found Shake away and our mouse problem was gone. That was 3 years ago and we still use this stuff. Just sprinkle around the house a few weeks before fall comes and then a few more times during the fall, and no more problem! If you are looking for the safe then try this!

Got mice?
I've put Shake Away rodent repellent in kitchen cupboard beneath stove, on kitchen floor and in utility room cabinets. I also placed repellent around the outside of house. Since first using 2 months ago the number of incoming field mice has been considerably reduced. When a mouse does arrive the critter soon departs. I notice no odor from the product. Delivery was prompt. Order filled accurately. Follow up e-mail. I recommend.

rats and mice buy=by
I was working on a ranch. We had problems with wood rats getting under the car hoods and eating though spark plug wires Ect. The man i worked for had put out rat poisen, which works by de-hydrating the critters. Therefore they run to a water sourse before they die. So this meant they ran under the house and died and the smell of them decaying was aweful.
So i bought shake away, sprinked it under the hood of my car and thier's and all around the house and garage. It worked great we never had the problem again

Snap-E Mouse Trap

Price: $1.39
Manufacturer: KNESS MFG. CO.


Escape-proof and you never touch another mouse. The mechanism is smart, the materials are rugged. Snap-E Mousetraps are easy to use and made to last. Use them year after year. They're safe, simple and sanitary. Steel and durable polystyrene materials make them tough. Smart engineering - including a larger trip paddle and strike bar - makes them work every time. Easy to bait. Easy to set. Easy to release. Easy to outsmart pesky pests.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2903 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Kness Mfg. co.
• Dimensions: .5 pounds

• Snap-E Mouse Trap is escape-proof and you never have to touch another mouse.
• Snap-E Mousetraps are easy to use and made to last. Use them year after year.
• They're safe, simple and sanitary. Steel and durable polystyrene materials make them tough.
• Smart engineering - including a larger trip paddle and strike bar - makes them work every time.

Product Reviews

Yet Another Happy Customer
Eleven years in a bungalow 80-plus years old, and we've never had a pest problem, until my son developed the bad habit of letting the back door hang wide open. Hey, presto--next thing we knew, there was a mouse in the house. It took quite a while to get it with an old-school trap, but we finally did; little did we realize that, in the meantime, there had been pups. We didn't know how many, but could hear them rustling and gnawing in the dark every night.

Squeamish after the horrow of the first kill and the tiny corpse that was left behind--and knowing that the ones left behind were the offspring--I insisted upon no-kill traps. What a joke those turned out to be. If we walked with a heavy tread or closed a door firmly, the trap doors swung shut and were rendered useless. It was not a very merry Christmas or a happy new year, as we held our breath that no renegade rodent would zip through the dining room or living room in front of guests.

I found the Snap-E traps here on Amazon, and was mightily impressed that 18 people out of 18 raved about them. In my office, it's hard to get a simple-majority agreement out of 5 or 6 people; a unanimous benediction from 18 people seemed nothing short of miraculous.

I ordered two Snap-E traps and waited as patiently as possible for them to arrive over the long holiday weekend.

Boy, were they worth the wait! Let me reaffirm that I am NOT pleased to have little killing machines in my house; however, I did try the no-kill variety and was mightily disappointed. Within 24 hours of setting the Snap-E traps, two mice were dispatched. Fifteen hours later, we got a third.

There's at least one more running about, as the trap had been licked clean of peanut butter, despite the dead mouse under the bar (eeeeew!).

I have learned the hard way that these aren't cute little critters that are going to go away by themselves--they're nasty little vermin that are only going to leave the house when they're wrapped up in grocery bags and put in the trash. I am sad to admit that I'm going to have to work off the bad karma some other way, but so happy to be regaining my home, and so quickly, too!

And so, let me be the 19th person to sing the praises of the Snap-E traps. I hope we never need to use them again, but we're going to keep a couple around, just in case. And if a tiny visitor should ever happen to disrupt your household, don't mess around--just get these traps and take care of it.

Unfair to Mice
We first found this model of mousetrap by accident a couple of years ago. It happened to be stocked at the local hardware store when we needed traps. This review reflects experience since that first purchase. Our mice seem to be on IQ boosters. Standard wooden traps are robbed without exception. Jaw traps are ignored. Electronic traps have yet to catch a single rodent. Live traps remain empty. We have had Snap-E traps robbed as well, but the theft frequency is very low. Once caught, the mouse is easily disposed, and there is no need for direct hand contact with the remains. The trap is easily cleaned. The trap is easy to bait and set. When we recently decided that more traps were needed and then discovered that they were no longer locally available, we were very happy to find them here on Amazon.

This trap's a snap
Apologies to all my friends
who love their rats and mice
I had a critter in my house
that wasn't cute or nice

All day he'd nap, but as night fell
he'd venture out to snack
He loved my chocolates, and my bread
and Pringles by the stack

The straw that broke the camel's back
was when he chewed a hole
right through my bag of garlic toast
and all the garlic stole

I tried a sturdy wooden trap
he laughed and took my cheese
I set a bunch of sticky ones
he passed them by with ease

And then I came to Amazon
(there's so much that they sell)
I found this cheap and simple trap
that works so very well

The bait goes in the little hole
and then just set the trap
Relax and have a glass of wine
And wait to hear the snap

The final step's the easiest
Just lift the latch and dump
You'll never, ever touch again
a mouse's furry rump




Amanda Richards, September 18, 2007

d-CON 00027 Ultra Set Covered Mouse Trap

Price: $5.76
Manufacturer: d-Con


d-CON, Ultra Set Covered Snap Trap, Easy & Safe To Set, Easy Disposal Of Rodent, Minimize Exposure To Rodent, Reusable Or Disposable, English & Spanish Instructions.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #303 in Home Improvement
• Brand: d-Con
• Model: 00027
• Dimensions: .60 pounds

• Effectively catch pesky mice in high traffic areas of your home
• Discreet appearance for placement on floor, cabinets, or countertops
• Easy, clean, user-friendly operation
• Includes cover to protect against accidental triggers
• Designed for reuse

Product Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Traps are ideal for high traffic areas where baits might be a risk for pets or children. Place them in areas where you see or suspect mice. Peanut butter, nuts, and cheese effectively lure mice to traps. Check the traps often. If rodents are not caught in 4-5 days, move the traps to a new location. Always place traps perpendicular to the wall. Be sure traps are not accessible to children or pets.

It works....
The mice were outsmarting the glue traps in my apartment. I put a pea-sized ball of peanut butter in the server cup and have caught 2 mice so far.

The best trap
These traps are the best. I got all different types of traps all over but this is the only one that catches the critters. After using them for years, I found tricks to increase the chance of a catch. First, use them back to back facing different direction against a wall. Mice are near sighted so they run along walls to know where they are going. Second, put the traps where you see droppings. Mice is a creature of habit. They will return to the same routes all the time especially when they know there's food and where there's food, you will see their droppings. Third, make a thin trail of peanut butter leading to the feeding cup from the opening and add a small blob at the opening. Like an appetizer. The mouse will get a taste of the goods and will not be afraid to go into the trap for the feast. I know it sounds crazy but the traps I've laid out with the appetizer always get the mouse even with other traps side by side to it. Good luck.

Great product for it's purpose
I tried so many brands and wasted so much money on the "live" traps to curb my little visitors but after awhile they just procreate too fast and when you live in a suburban area it's a struggle. My biggest issue was getting something that "shielded" me from the gory details (yes, I know there are many activists up in arms) and this is a small, very effective trap. My advice would be to make sure and put a "sticky" bait on (peanut butter) verus cheese because there is a small opening in the back (that is needed to set the spring) where they can actually pull the cheese off and not go in the front of the trap.

Attack Wave Pestrepeller

Price: $19.95
Manufacturer: P3


The Attack Wave Pestrepeller¿ is an effective, user friendly and environmentally safe way to combat rodents. The device produces strong sound pressure in the air, attacking the auditory and nervous systems of rodents causing them to abandon their food sources and shelters. The ultrasonic sounds continuously penetrate up to 5,000 unobstructed square feet. In addition, the Attack Wave Pestrepeller¿ utilizes automatic wave variation, minimizing the chance that pests become immune to the sound. Inaudible and harmless to humans and common pets*, this unit operates totally chemical and battery free, making it the easiest way to keep bugs on the run.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112 in Lawn & Patio
• Color: White
• Brand: P3
• Model: P7816
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.75" h x 2.75" w x 4.00" l, 2.00 pounds

• Powerful Ultrasonic Sound
• Harmless to Humans and Pets (do not use in the presence of Gerbils, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, and other rodent pets)
• Environmentally Friendly
• Low Power Consumption
• Maintenance Free

Product Reviews

It actually does work
Works great in our living room - they don't mention the unit makes a slight clicking sound which is a little annoying if you are bothered by things like ticking clocks, particularly if you plan to install this in the same room you sleep in, however the clicks are not rhythmic, it clicks at a varied rhythm, which doesn't bother me too much. I get used to it in the living room /TV room, but would not like it in the bedroom. Other than the subtle clicks (which I keep thinking should not be necessary, but maybe there is a reason) the unit makes no sound that I can hear. One thing that people might not understand is that it will take a week or two for the mice to leave, and during that first couple weeks you will see more mice than you have ever seen. Our cat and terrier had a ball; they caught probably two mice every day for two weeks. It's important to understand that is because the unit does work, not because the rats are laughing at it as another reviewer suggested. Also, the unit seems to be effective in the room it is installed in, but not in adjacent rooms. I'm planning to order a few more, for the outbuildings, attic and crawl space. I know they are down there! I'm pretty confident this unit is disturbing them enough to drive them out. Ollie and Boo Boo will let me know!

Ultrasonic pest repellers work
These ultrasonic repellers do work. We use them inside our home, in the basement, and in the garage. They not only keep the rodents away, they keep spiders and other insects away as well.
Please, one warning; Do Not buy from Unbeatable Sales Inc. We had a very bad experience with them, and it would be worth your while to purchase the product from another company.

great product
I never imagined this thing would work. I had used all traps and mice were still mowing down plants on our deck. My wife is very happy now.

Rat Zapper

Price: $39.99
Manufacturer: Rat Zapper


Bait with ordinary pet food. Zapper delivers a quick electric charge to kill rodents. Designed not to harm children or pets. Uses AA batteries.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #127 in Single Detail Page Misc
• Brand: Rat Zapper
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 10.00" l, 2.29 pounds

• Quickly kills mice and rats
• Easy to use with no messy cleanup.
• Flashing Kill Indicator Light
• 3 Months or 15 Rodent Kills on one set of batteries
• Uses 4 AA Batteries

Product Reviews

Decent product but needs an AC adapter
I have been using two Rat Zappers for a few months now, with mixed results. They seem to work most reliably when the batteries are absolutely fresh. In particular, ordinary alkaline batteries seem to be good for one or two kills only. The recommended (and considerably more expensive) lithium batteries last a little longer, but the claim of "3 months or 15 rodent kills" seems to be marketing hype. Even with the optional "Rat Pack," the lethality diminishes rapidly after a few kills. Without absolutely new batteries, I often find the kill light will be flashing but nothing will be in the trap, suggesting that a rat received a non-lethal shock. That is a rodent that has now been trained to never set foot in such a trap again.

What this product desperately needs is an AC adapter, so it can deliver consistently lethal shocks where an outlet is available. Alternatively, some better mechanism for determining when it's time to replace the batteries would be helpful, besides trying to judge spark length or the relative brightness of the LED indicator.

I have found traditional snap traps to be more consistently effective for rat control, though I still use the Rat Zappers in areas where snap traps would be a danger to pets or children. Just be prepared to spend a fortune on batteries.

Rat Zapper is Fantastic!
My dog had been chasing a roof rat around in the yard for 2 weeks, she couldn't catch him cause roof rats like to hang out up in the trees. The instructions on the zapper say to put food in it and not turn it on for a few days. Let the rat get comfortable around the new object. I have no patience and I put it out in the shed and turned it on. The second night I had my dead rat. Bought 2 zappers for the warehouse at work and in a couple weeks we killed the entire family. 2 adults, 3 teenagers and 2 babies. No one is eating the food now so we think we have them all. Expect more will move in when it gets cold though.
The zapper is not only the most humane way to kill rats and mice it is the most effective and there is no blood and guts. Well worth the money.

Decent product but needs an AC adapter
I have been using two Rat Zappers for a few months now, with mixed results. They seem to work most reliably when the batteries are absolutely fresh. In particular, ordinary alkaline batteries seem to be good for one or two kills only. The recommended (and considerably more expensive) lithium batteries last a little longer, but the claim of "3 months or 15 rodent kills" seems to be marketing hype. Even with the optional "Rat Pack," the lethality diminishes rapidly after a few kills. Without absolutely new batteries, I often find the kill light will be flashing but nothing will be in the trap, suggesting that a rat received a non-lethal shock. That is a rodent that has now been trained to never set foot in such a trap again.

What this product desperately needs is an AC adapter, so it can deliver consistently lethal shocks where an outlet is available. Alternatively, some better mechanism for determining when it's time to replace the batteries besides trying to judge spark length or the relative brightness of the LED indicator.

I have found traditional snap traps to be more consistently effective for rat control, though I still use the Rat Zappers in areas where snap traps would be a danger to pets or children. Just be prepared to spend a fortune on batteries.

Victor Electronic Mouse Trap

Price: $19.39
Manufacturer: Victor


The Victor Electronic Mouse Trap humanely and swiftly delivers a high-voltage electric charge to the rodent, killing it in seconds. No sticky messes, snapped fingers or poisons. Never touch a dead or squirming mouse again. Green indicator light blinks for 24 hours to signal that a mouse has been caught. Just open the lid and dispose of the dead mouse. Safe to use around pets and children. Humane kill: meets International Humane Kill standards. Quick kill: mouse dies within 10 seconds. For added safety, unit deactivates if top door is accidentally opened. Unique tunnel prevents mouse escape and decreases risk of shock to humans. Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). A set of batteries exterminates about 50 mice. Blinking red low battery indicator light.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #123 in Lawn & Patio
• Color: Green,Red
• Brand: Victor
• Model: M252
• Dimensions: 1.75" h x 3.25" w x 6.25" l,

• Electric mouse trap; safe to use around pets and children
• Unit deactivates if top door is accidentally opened
• Humane 10-second-killing design meets International Humane Kill standards
• 4 AA batteries (not included) for exterminating about 50 mice
• Unique tunnel design prevents mouse escape and decreases risk of shock to humans

Product Reviews

The news is that they haven’t made a better mouse trap. Rather, Victor has gone and made the best mouse trap. The Victor Electronic Mouse Trap humanely and swiftly delivers a high-voltage electric charge to the rodent, killing it in seconds, with no sticky messes, snapped fingers or poisons. You’ll never touch a dead or squirming mouse again. A green indicator light blinks for 24 hours to signal that a mouse has been caught, and that it’s time to simply open the lid and dispose of the dead mouse. Safe to use around pets and children, the humane trap meets International Humane Kill standards. The mouse dies within 10 seconds. And, for added safety, the unit deactivates if the top door is accidentally opened. A unique tunnel design prevents mice from escaping and decreases the risk of shock to humans. The trap uses 4 AA batteries (not included), with one set of batteries exterminating about 50 mice.

Questions, Complaints Answered !
Okay, I read all these reviews, and expected some problems because of the 1-3 star users. But I really can't deal with the mess and unpredictable results of spring traps, or the unwelcomed surprise of running across a dead mouse somewhere when I least expect it (poison). And I am squeamish! I really wanted this thing to work.

So I called Victor (Woodstream Corp) and talked to someone in their Customer Care department. I asked her my favorite question, "Tell me all the tips that consumers are likely to miss, or misunderstand about how this thing works." And I also asked her tons of questions I had myself. Here is what I learned:

1. First and foremost, people overbait these traps BIGTIME. (See the 2nd photo provided by a customer.) If some of that huge mass of peanut butter falls onto the metal floor-plate, the trap zaps the peanut butter and de-activates! Mice can now come in and dine on the peanut butter. She said to just put a TINY dab of peanut butter on the far wall (opposite the entrance). Use a toothpick. Or spread a very thin smear of it with a knife. Mice have a very acute sense of smell, and that's what draws them in. They don't need any more bait than that.

2. The mouse has to contact BOTH metal plates in order to get zapped. And both plates have to be clean of debris. That means after you catch a mouse, take a Q-tip or whatever, and remove any hair, any little spot of urine, whatever, from the metal plates. This is not a squeamish job at all and they don't come anymore squeamish than I am! (I do shuddering freak-outs at the sight of a mouse, dead OR alive.) There was a teensy smear of liquid (I assume urine) and two hairs that had shed off the mouse.

3. Be aware that "On" means that the LINE icon side of the switch is pressed down. The CIRCLE icon pressed down means "off." People get those confused. Turn it OFF when cleaning or baiting. Turn it ON once the trap is baited, and the top door has been snapped shut.

4. The batteries go in with the flat side of the battery against the springs. And I have had battery connections with other things "not work." I had this problem continuously with a radio. Finally, it dawned on me, give a little pull on the springs. One was coiled into itself just slightly. That fixed it. You need the springs to push against the batteries enough to hold the two tight against each end. And they need to be lined up straight, not crooked.

5. When you bait the trap, close the door FIRMLY, and turn the unit on. You will see a green light BUT!!! it only stays on for 2 seconds! That green light is SUPPOSED to go off. It only goes on for the 2 seconds so that you can confirm that the unit is on, and it's working. Otherwise, if it stayed on all the time, it would eat battery life. So when it goes off, don't think, like I did, that there's an electronic failure.

6. For safety reasons, the unit is designed so that when the door (over the maze and metal plates) is open, the unit will de-activate. I have no idea how the other reviewer shocked himself, but for sure, turn the unit OFF before tinkering around with baiting, cleaning plates, or messing with the batteries. In any event, when you set the trap, bait it, then double check to make sure the door is snapped closed. Then, and only then, turn the unit on. You will see the green light for about 2 seconds, which shows you it's working and ready to go. Then the light goes out. If you open the door again (and she didn't say this but I have a feeling it's the case), turn the unit off and then on again after the door has been shut.

I LOVE these traps! I don't have to even LQQK at the mouse, let alone have my fingers anywhere near where the mouse can brush against them. Also, as much as I detest mice because they are creepy, foul, dirty, slithery little things who dart and crawl around in mucky places, I do not want to torture them! I know for a fact that three mice I caught with a snap trap had to have had pretty horrible deaths. One I heard for a solid hour, banging around, sometimes squeeling. The next morning it was dead, but it had been caught by its little nose, only! Pretty gruesome! This is much more HUMANE. It zaps them and within 5 seconds they are dead. I imagine during the 5 seconds, they are quickly rendered unconscious. This is 8,000 volts that goes into a critter that size. Quick and humane.

Oh, before I close this review? Product Guarantee!!!
If you DO have a trap malfunction after the return period allowed by your retailer, the woman told me that the company itself has a product guarantee of ONE YEAR. Keep your receipt and if anything goes wrong with the trap (obviously excluding your prying up the metal plates or whatever), they will take it back and send you a new one.

So my recommendation is the full 5 stars. I think their box-side instructions are not good enough. It says nothing about bait amount, and it says nothing about keeping the shock plates free of things like hair or droppings. It does explain the green light only stays lit for a short time, but I missed that. I'm sure others could too.

Lastly? My own advice: Get a strong flashlight and plug holes with steel wool inside cabinets, closets, anywhere you find them. Fine grade can be molded easier and tighter than coarse grade. Use silicone caulking in addition, or put it in cracks. Any mouse can crawl through a hole the size of a dime, and smaller mice can flatten out their bodies and get through 1/4" size crack! While they can chew through silicone caulking, one of the things that draws them in is the heat inside your house. (Bingo! Found that on google.) The caulking, or even expandable foam, can at least prevent them from sensing heat. Maybe even reduce their detecting the smell of food. Pay particular attention to holes cut for plumbing pipes. Stuff and caulk those, especially.

For trivia, a mouse can run 6 miles an hour, and sprint faster. It can only see 24" ahead of it, but can detect movement 45 feet away. They breed horrifically fast, I think it's 3 weeks old they can breed.
You now know everything I know about mice. And about these e-traps!

Excellent!
Found some mouse evidence in our garage, so I got this mouse trap.

Set the trap after getting home from work in the evening. Checked before bed and the light was flashing. Sure enough, 1 small dead mouse. I dispose of it and reset the trap. Check again in the morning and light was flashing again, and a tail was hanging out the back. This time it was a much larger field mouse. Dead mouse number 2 in about 12 hours!

No mess, no fuss, great product!

Good Trap, But Heed the Reviewers Caveats
WHAT'S GOOD:
Because the trap/bait is enclosed I can put it places I normally can't because of dogs and cats. I never have to touch a mouse, just open the lid and dump. It's safe since when the lid is open the electrodes aren't energized. I have yet to have the bait stolen, without a mouse, and contrary to what other people have said, I was able to catch several mice on one set of batteries (4 months ~10+ mice and still going). Considering the pains of some of the cheaper traps, despite it's cost I think it's worth it.

WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO:
Like what one reviewer said, since the LED only blinks the 1st 24 hours after you catch a mouse you need to check the trap, otherwise it rots and sticks to the electrodes and it's just easier to throw away the trap. For some reason it's sensitive to the battery voltage tolerances. For instance putting new batteries in, it won't work, but put another set in it works fine. So if your first set of new batteries don't work, for giggles try another set.

Agri Zap RZU001 Rat Zapper Ultra

Price: $47.93
Manufacturer: Agri Zap


The new, larger Rat Zapper Ultra offers you more kills and longer stand-by times. Perfect for larger rats (and mice too!), ongoing rodent infestations and commercial applications. Larger chamber than the Rat Zapper Classic. Bait with ordinary pet food. Mice and rats enter the chamber and are dispatched with a quick but powerful jolt of electricity. If they'll fit in the chamber, Rat Zapper will dispatch them! No blood, no gore, no mess, and no poisons to endanger your pets or the environment. Flashing kill light tells you when you have a catch; simply tip the Rat Zapper and let the dead rodent slide into the trash can. Dimensions: approximately 4" x 4-3/4" X 11-1/2". Approximately 30 kills with one set of 4 alkaline "D" Cell batteries. Easy to use, and reusable. Not an ultrasonic device. Optional remote monitoring with the Rat Zapper Rat Tale. Can be combined with other units as part of the Rat Zapper Battle Station.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #82 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Agri Zap
• Model: RZU001
• Dimensions: 4.75" h x 4.00" w x 11.50" l, 1.00 pounds

• Perfect for larger rats (and mice too!), ongoing rodent infestations and commercial applications
• Bait with ordinary pet food
• No blood, no gore, no mess, and no poisons to endanger your pets or the environment
• Flashing kill light tells you when you have a catch; simply tip the Rat Zapper and let the dead rodent slide into the trash can
• Approximately 30 kills with one set of 4 alkaline "D" Cell batteries (not included)

Product Reviews

Finally, a better mousetrap!
My family moved into our current house five years ago, and our first autumn here we discovered that our house was a quite popular Fall Resort in the mouse world. :(

In those five years, we've tried a large number of ways to stop this yearly invasion:

- Traditional Traps
They simply didn't work. Either the mouse could eat the bait without triggering the trap, or it would catch the mouse without killing it - which was pretty disgusting. I did find one type of traditional trap that worked, but then it was discontinued.

- Glue Traps
These were basically worthless. Mice would drag them to a new location, but then free themselves without too much trouble.

- Poison
This was a fun solution - I would go into my basement (where I work) and smell a week-dead mouse that I couldn't find.

- "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
One year I simply didn't bother to try to catch them; I was too exhausted from previous attempts. I figured as long as they stayed hidden, I would ignore their existence. This option didn't go over too well with the wife.

After all this frustration, I figured I would try the Rat Zapper. All I can say is: IT WORKS! I caught 6 mice in the first 48 hours I had it set up, and disposing of the mice and resetting the trap was clean and easy. Best of all, I can use this trap for years to come; it no longer has to be a yearly experiment to see how I can catch our rodent visitors.

Electifying!
Finally a Zapper with more voltage! Now I can really sizzle those mice. I was previously getting rid of them with the regular Zapper that only uses 4 AA batteries; I really felt it wasn't enough. I had to modify my current Zapper MacGuyver-style to use the electrical outlet in addition to a high-voltage amplifier, outputing well over 120-volts of pure lightning. You can tell when you've gotten a mouse because you here a slight crackling sound like those Pop Pop Snaps fireworks you buy on the 4th of July. Also a bit of smoke if you get there quick enough. It's not uncommon to have the Zapper tip over on it's side due to the mouse getting thrown against the walls of the Zapper - those mice don't know what hit them. Science rules! *cackling*

Works every time - AMAZING!
Just got it 4 days ago. In 4 days - 4 mice/rats!! Almost like clockwork. I have to say, when you look at em after they get it, they really look like the picture on the case, arms splayed out, teeth bared, and dead. No fuss, no bleeding , just dead.

Havahart 1020 Two Door Cage Trap for Mice and Rats 10 x 3 x 3

Price: $13.85
Manufacturer: Havahart


Ideal for trapping mice, chipmunks, shrews, voles, and similar-size nuisance animals. The Havahart two-door cage trap has been designed for the safety of animals. This humane trap, with its two spring loaded doors, has many features to allow safe, quick and easy catches. Constructed of sturdy wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life, and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait. Two gravity-action doors allow animals to enter from either direction. Sensitive trigger ensures quick, secure capture. Solid door and handle guard protect user during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals. Made in the USA.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #669 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Havahart
• Model: 1020
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 3.00" w x 10.00" l, 1.00 pounds

• For trapping mice, chipmunks, shrews, voles, and similar-size nuisance animals
• Two spring loaded doors
• Smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals
• Efficacy proven in extensive field testing means higher catch rate and fewer escapes
• Comes fully assembled and ready to use with Instructions and tips on baits and trap setting included

Product Reviews

Efficient, Long Lasting, Humane
About 15 years ago, our apartment building began having occassional mouse problems, with my own apartment receiving 2 or 3 visits from a stray little fellow each year. I was truly appalled to see some of the more modern solutions in the stores -- I'd always had a problem with the idea of the traditional spring traps and poisons, but the houses containing sticky-bottomed floors seemed unduly cruel. I don't want to kill the little SOBs, let alone torture them; I just don't want them as roommates.

The Havahart live trap is a good, humane, cost effective solution to it all. The mechanism is a simple bait-table connected to a set of two thick and sturdy exterior wires which -- on a new trap -- trips very easily (a bit of delicate, deft handling of the exterior wires is needed to get the trap to not spring closed during setup -- those with large fingers will have a difficult time with it I would think). Following capture and release, a good cleaning in a bucket of bleach, well rinsed, and the trap is ready to go again.

For the more romatically inclined, there's a good feeling to be had in preparing a Wine & Cheese Platter (actually, I use toilet tissue and peanut butter) in my attempts to be a good host to the occasional visit from Mr. Mouse. The trap works well enough that normally I see no evidence of a mouse in my kitchen prior to him appearing in the trap -- over the years, I've come to regard the visitors less as disease-ridden destructive vermin, and more as a cute if unkempt old friend who gives me a good excuse to swab the kitchen in bleach.

I normally replace traps every five or six years, and not because they break or become non-functional-- Over time, the trap tends to get a funky dark tarnished patina which is simply too unattractive to my eye. With reasonable care, these traps can be a one-time purchase which need no replacement.

Aesthetic loss aside, after a year or so of use, it helps to oil the moving parts of the trap -- without this, it's possible for the mouse to enter the trap, steal the bait, and leave without tripping the mechanism. Be careful also of too heavy-handed handling of the trap when cleaning -- although sturdy enough, the walls of the cage can be bent with a bit of pressure, which will prevent easy movement of the doors and bait-table.

This is, to my mind, one of those superior products which one always returns to. Whoever crafted the phrase "build a better mousetrap" never saw one of these. It's cheap, it's permanent, it works.

great trap
(NOTE: this product rates a 5 if modified as suggested below. Without the simple modification, it can become lethal to the mice.)

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I am catching a mouse a day in our school. We name the mice like hurricanes, and we have gone thru the alphabet twice in 6 months! (We collect the mice in a hamster cage and release each Friday, using a DEEP painter's bucket and toilet paper cores for transfer, in case you're interested).

I love this thing (actually I bought two).

I had to make one minor modification - the lower edge of the trap door is very sharp - the mice try to push under and cut their noses - I added a piece of clear tape across the lower edge of each trap door to cover the edge and -- SHAZAM--, its now perfect.

Advice for the novice - when you release the mice (far from home or into a DEEP bucket), hold the door closest to you closed - the first time I unlocked both doors and the mouse instinctively ran out the upper door and up my arm. LOL

Maybe it works for squirrels, but not for mice
We purchased this human trap to try to capture a mouse we had seen lurking in the yard/porch/crawl space. We loaded it exactly as directed (which is very very very difficult, partly from unclear instructions and partly because it is easy for human fingers to spring the trap).

And we gave the mouse free snacks for a week. The bait--no matter what we put in--always got eaten, but the mouse never sprung the trap.

Maybe it would work for a heavier animal, but the little field mice seem to be just too small to spring the trap. We had, however, EXCELLENT results with a different humane trap shaped like a little green house (although those results included finding out the mouse had a friend...or five).

Smart Mouse Trap - Humane Mousetrap

Price: $13.54
Manufacturer: Humane Mousetrap


This Humane Mouse Trap is perfect for all animal lovers. The Smart Mouse Trap senses when the mouse enters to retrieve the bait and snaps the door shut. The little critter will stay in the trap enjoying his treat until you come and release him in a safe place. To use this easy "no kill" mousetrap simply place a "saltine" cracker in the bait holder, set the trap and check frequently (make sure you check daily or you may starve a trapped mouse). Take the live mouse still in the trap to a wooded or brushy area and open the door and set the little guy free. Escape is delayed until the mouse chews through the cracker. This delay avoids contact between the mouse and the trap user and gives the mouse a little snack to keep him nourished for a while. The Smart Mouse Trap can be cleaned and reused as many times as needed. You'll be thrilled with this quick and humane mouse control. The trap is made of green see-through Kodar plastic & two stainless steel springs work the trap door. Measures 3" x 7" x 2.5". Comes with 1 mouse trap with instructions and booklet about trapping smart mice and mouseproofing your home. Endorsed by humane societies and animal rights organizations in the U.S. and worldwide. Makes a great gift for animal lovers.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #376 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Humane Mousetrap

• No Poison or Glue
• Safe Around Children and Pets
• Reusable Humane No Kill Mouse Trap
• Endorsed by Humane Societies and Animal Rights Organizations in the U.S. and Worldwide.
• An Effective, Patented Mouse Trap

Product Reviews

***BUY THIS ONE!!!***
We are in awe over how well this device works! In just 24 hours we have already caught 3 mice, and they all have happy new homes in the woods. My children race to check the traps each morning, who would have thought catching mice could be so much fun? I researched humane traps thoroughly, save yourself some time and just buy this one!

Safe, efficient, humane and eco-friendly product!
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You'll read about various possible solutions and shortcomings of each - to include the sonic sound devices - the mice just get used to that sound and the device becomes ineffective over time. The trap is kind of expensive here so bought it at Abundant Earth dot com - you need at least two traps to be effective at eliminating the problem per the article and shipping was cheaper there too.

The trap works great - I used wheat germ mixed with a dab of honey to bind the grains down the end of the trap and caught seven mice over three day period. The 2nd day out the trap caught two mice in a single trapping and they had ample room in this trap to move about and turn around. They even sat up and cleaned their little paws while they waited for their drive to the local forest park.

The trap itself is a slender, hard plastic and I can see how it would be prone to cracking if you forced parts to go where they shouldn't. The instructions do encourage you check the trap frequently as these fellas can dehydrate to death if left in the trap for a few days.

Anyone purchasing this trap is likely concerned about the humane way of dealing with the little furry creatures - where mice will gnaw off their limbs if stuck to the glue paper and to consider resorting to drowning or other means are just cruel and unnecessary means of removing the creatures, this trap is a fast, safe and perfect solution. You only need to bait the trap with a wheat-based product and once caught, set the mice loose in a small patch of woods or field. I like the idea of someone putting them in an empty aquarium tank with a perforated lid and perhaps making a once/week trip out to the woods to let them go if you accumulate many mice in a short period or live far from a viable relocation site for the mice.

My problem seems to be solved after only three days of using the traps and capturing seven mice. It is now day five and no more critters have manifested. I feel good about having relocated the ones I caught back to nature where they will fall back into the eco-cycle to live as nature intended.

Not that great
I purchased 8 of these. See that little plastic hook that holds the entry door open? Well, older, angry mice just chew that off and then you can toss this unit right into trash. Unless you remove that mouse the minute it gets caught, it will eat the tip off. I must admit I caught many mice before they talked to each other and told them what to do. I now have orders in for metal units. The little grey cheapy units you can buy are too small. Mice can just back out of them after grabbing bait.