Humane pest control

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This is as humane a mousetrap as you can devise simply with pre-made components. These devices are called "tin cats" or "multi-catch" or just "live traps." The trap is placed agains the wall in a place where mice are known to be traveling. The mice enter one of either entrance at the back sides of the trap; a little spring loaded ramp allows them to enter but blocks them from exiting.

I have added a cup (for water), some almonds for food (and to provide an enticing scent), and some cottonballs so the trapped mice can build a nest. These items are all hot-glued into place for neatness sake--this will make it easier to determine if any mice have been caught.

Any mice that are caught will be humanely euthanized. This can be used in a place where squeamish or sensitive people refuse to allow lethal traps.