: Lean a piece of wood or cardboard against the bucket so the mouse can easily climb to the top rim. How It Works
This method is a continuous, repeating trap that can catch multiple mice without needing to be manually reset after every capture. Materials Needed Stiff wire (such as a metal coat hanger) 5-gallon bucket Wood plank or cardboard to act as a ramp Peanut butter Step-by-Step Instructions To Catch a Mouse
The mouse walks up the ramp and steps onto the edge of the paper plate to reach the peanut butter. As soon as it crosses the center wire, the plate becomes lopsided and flips, dumping the mouse into the bucket. Because both sides are baited, the plate automatically rotates back into a flat position, instantly resetting itself for the next mouse. 📈 Optimization & Safety Guidelines : Lean a piece of wood or cardboard
: Push the wire straight through the center of the paper plate so the plate can spin or tilt freely like a see-saw. As soon as it crosses the center wire,
Mice are incredibly light, but as they walk through the dark, cave-like tube to reach the peanut butter, their weight shifts past the edge of the counter. Gravity takes over, the tube tips, and the mouse slides directly into the bucket below. 🎡 Trap 2: The Paper Plate "High Dive"
: Use a small piece of tape to secure the table-side end of the tube just enough so it does not roll, but loosely enough that it will tip when weight is applied to the overhanging end. How It Works