Hey everyone,
I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about electronic mouse traps lately. They’re usually advertised as cleaner, faster, and more humane than traditional snap traps — but they also cost quite a bit more.
Before spending the money, I’m curious what real-world experiences look like.
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Do they actually catch mice consistently?
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Are they reliable long-term or do they fail after a while?
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How do they compare to classic traps in terms of maintenance and effectiveness?
I’d love to hear honest opinions from anyone who’s tried them or decided not to.
I was skeptical too, but from what I’ve seen, they’re not magic. They work if mice actually go inside, same as any trap.
The biggest difference for me was cleanup. Not having to deal with a messy trap was a plus, but effectiveness felt similar.
I had one stop working after a few months. Might’ve been moisture or battery issues, hard to say.
@HouseFixMark Placement matters a lot. I moved mine twice before it started getting results.
They seem better for light infestations. If you’ve got multiple mice, one trap — electronic or not — won’t solve everything.
Honestly, I think people expect them to be smarter than they are. At the end of the day, it’s still just a trap.
@OldHousePete Same here. Mine worked fine at first, then suddenly nothing. Could’ve been user error, though.
One thing I liked was safety. No exposed snapping parts, which mattered with kids and pets around.
I wouldn’t call them gimmicks, but I also wouldn’t call them revolutionary. They’re more about convenience than power.
@FixerTom Agreed. Once I treated it like a normal trap and focused on entry points, results improved a lot.