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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I think a 5 gallon bucket mouse trap would work great for your situation - I picked 2 examples that came up on youtube right away:

Can type

Lid type

If you don't want to make one yourself:

Amazon options

Lots of different ways to DIY these - just check out all the videos until you see one you like.

520 posted on 04/22/2025 8:21:08 PM PDT by Qiviut (Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord!)
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To: Qiviut

Thanks! So far there were two brown mice (not Field Mice) trapped in a 5-gallon bucket that was in the greenhouse for green scraps that go into the compost pile when I’m re-potting or trimming plants.

So, even without any bells and whistles, they managed to off themselves without my help. :)

More rain today - all week, really. I uncovered things in the greenhouse and no chewing on anything, so maybe this temporary crisis has passed? Hope so!

Those bucket traps work really well for Chipmunks, too. ;)


523 posted on 04/23/2025 6:42:05 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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