Hey everyone!
After discovering mice in my attic, I tested old-school snap traps (peanut butter bait) and a $60 electronic trap that zaps pests. The snap traps caught 3 mice overnight but needed messy resets. The electronic one was hands-off but failed in freezing temps. Now I’m torn: Do you prioritize affordability, efficiency, or ethics?
Questions for Discussion:
- Which trap type works best for specific pests (mice, rats, insects)?
- Are electronic traps worth the cost for busy households?
- How do you balance humane pest control with effectiveness?
- Any DIY hacks to improve traditional traps (e.g., bait ideas)?
Snap traps forever! Cheap, reusable, and work without power. Caught 5 mice last week with almond butter bait.
@HomeHelperHank Ever try them in a damp basement? Mine rusted after a month.
Electronic traps are cruel. I use live catch-and-release traps for mice. Relocate them to the woods.
Bought a Rat Zapper Ultra for my shed. Kills rats in seconds and texts me! No blood, no fuss. Worth every penny!
Upgraded traditional traps with a PVC pipe tunnel. Mice enter but can’t escape. Zero misses this winter!
@SafePawsOnly Genius! What diameter pipe works for rats?
Electronic traps keep my cats safe—no poison or snapped paws. But they’re useless in power outages.
For large infestations, electronic traps save time. For one-off pests, go traditional. Always pair with sealing entry points!
Bucket traps! DIY a ramp + water bucket. Drowns rats without batteries. Old-school efficiency!
Drowning is inhumane. Try oil instead of water, they can’t climb out but stay alive.