Hi everyone,
I’ve been dealing with a recurring mouse/rat issue in my garage for a while, and recently decided to take a more structured approach instead of just randomly trying things.
I started using the MK47 rodent trap, mainly because I wanted something reusable and cleaner compared to traditional traps. But what I’ve realized is that the bait you use seems to matter just as much as the trap itself.
So far I’ve tested a few options:
- Peanut butter
- Cheese
- Dry pet food
- Bread
Results have been inconsistent, which makes me think I’m missing something about what actually attracts them best.
From what I’ve observed:
- Peanut butter seems to stay in place better
- Cheese dries out quickly
- Dry food doesn’t always attract them
But I’m still not seeing consistent results yet.
For those who have used traps like MK47 or similar enclosed traps:
- What bait worked best for you long-term?
- Does placement matter more than bait?
- Any combinations that worked surprisingly well?
Trying to approach this more methodically instead of guessing.
Peanut butter has been the most reliable for me across different setups. It just seems to hold scent longer.
Same here. It doesn’t dry out fast and they seem to go for it consistently.
@BugByte how often are you replacing yours?
I’ve had mixed results with cheese too. Looks good at first but loses effectiveness quickly, especially in warmer areas.
@CleanLivingMia Agreed. Sticky baits tend to work better because they actually have to work for it, which helps trigger the trap.
I’ve actually had success mixing peanut butter with small bits of oats. Gives it a bit more texture.
I tried something different — cut ham into thin strips and packed it into the bait cup so they had to pull at it.
Surprisingly worked better than cheese for me. Might be the smell + texture combo.
@GarageFox82 That’s interesting. Did it stay fresh long enough or did you have to replace it often?
@BugAwareChris I tried something similar before, and yeah freshness matters a lot with meat-based bait.
Dry pet food didn’t work well for me either unless it was slightly crushed or mixed with something sticky.
@BugByte From my experience with MK47, placement inside the bait cup matters just as much as what you use. If it’s too easy to grab, they don’t commit.
From my experience, it’s really the combination — trap design + bait + placement. Once those line up, results get way more consistent.
