Must that one mouse be removed before the next mouse comming into the trap would be zapped [thus letting the lucky 2nd mouse get the bait?
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Yes. This trap will catch one mouse per setting. To catch multiple mice per setting, we suggest the http://www.amazon.com/Victor-M250PRO-Professional-Electronic-Mouse/dp/B001DKTHNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420979949&sr=8-1&keywords=m250pro or the http://www.amazon.com/Victor-Multi-Kill-Electronic-Mouse-Trap/dp/B0093PWQP0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420980001&sr=8-4&keywords=victor+multikill.
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I believe so.....for one thing there isn't enough room in the killing chamber for two
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Yes. This trap will catch one mouse per setting. To catch multiple mice per setting, we suggest the Victor M250PRO Professional Electronic Mouse Trap or the Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap- 5 TRAPS
624714
This trap works very well if you are up against just one mouse at a time. A nest of them in the house will result in the trap door being reopened giving the earlier captures a chance (but not always) to escape. Just be patient, they eventually slip up or set two traps at a time. It is worth it to see the look on their faces when you do catch them and they can see the look on yours through the clear door !!
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There are dozens of videos with different kinds of rat traps on YouTube -- look for rat trap -- you will see some failures and successes... It's amazing to see how a tiny mouse can get the bait without tripping the trap... but it seems to work 80% of the time. You can always try pushing the bait further into the trigger mechanism. That seems to work better. Make them dig for it. Sounds like a mixture of peanut butter and oatmeal works well.
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no, any peanut butter will work. Place the traps along the walls where the mice travel or bear any openings line drains where they travel. I keep my traps set long after I catch the last mouse because where there are 1 or 2, there is likelt to be a whole family
1378156
Yes, I even found a dead mouse in one of mine. Place some food (bait) inside and that will attract insects more.
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I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've read prevent it from being able to back out once it's gone in. It would be impossible for a cat to reach the panels because of this. I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've... » Read More I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've read prevent it from being able to back out once it's gone in. It would be impossible for a cat to reach the panels because of this. « Show Less
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The mouse will push it open to get the bait and it closes behind him keeping him safe inside until you relocate him :)
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If I recall, I believe there were packets that were not opened that mice chewed into. However, because I have a similar situation in which I needed to place the packets into an area that I could not reach, I have since decided to just poke a small hole (pencil, etc.), into the package first. The hole is small enough that it doesn't allow anything to spill out, but I am insured that the scent of the bait will still attract the mice. Hope this helps?
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Do you mean to get the mice out after they are caught? if so.. Step 1: Slide top of trap away from release door just enough to clear lip. Step 2: Slide release door UP.
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We tried peanut butter first and it was licked clean without setting off the trap. I talked to an exterminator who recommended a small (1/4") piece of Slim Jim or beef jerky. By hooking the tough meat on the metal trigger, it forces the mouse or rat to tug at the meat, setting off the trap. That's been very effective.
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I have caught several rats, placing the trap outside and using peanut butter for bait. The setting device is very sensitive and works as soon as the rat crosses the trip plate. I have not caught any mice yet and the openings may be too large to hold them, but for rats it works well.
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That's an interesting point, not sure about that. I did try to wipe it off between uses. (I was setting it out at night during the winter and I even considered that a rat wouldn't want to step on cold metal?!) I didn't catch anything either; the bait wasn't disturbed so they weren't even entering the trap. If I use it again I'll try leaving the power off and put the bait near the opening for a while- then move it back each time till they get used to it. Then I'll try turning it on.
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Yes. I've caught two at a time before. Winter of 2012 I caught 14 mice and one Dachshund (twice).I put them across the threshold of doorways. I don't think the peanut smell does anything. They'll run across scentless glue boards to.
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First off you should use a bait station so your pets/children have no direct access to the poison. The other thing to be worried about is your pet catching and eating the mouse before it succumbs to the poison. This can be easier for them to do because the poison has slowed the mouse down. Hope this helps.
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I have been getting field mice, which are a lot smaller than rats. I have been getting one per night and throwing it away in the morning when I check the unit. I dump out the dead mouse and dog kibbles, then dispose of the mouse and put the same dog kibble back in to the trap. I am uncertain whether the unit will kill two or more mice at a time. I suggest that you call the rep at 800-737-8927 to find your answer. If you killed one rat, that would fill up the unit.
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Only in school or an IRS audit is "I don't know" a wrong answer.I don't know about this particular trap, but with another trap I once caught 5 mice in one trap in one evening. One after the other. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap.
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Agreed, occasionally ants get my bait. I clean the area scrupulously of debris and replace the bait. Also, make sure that the bait isn't propping the trip lever open. If I use too large a piece of Snickers (my mice's favorite) the trip lever won't move properly.