Mice

Who hasn't found a mouse in the house?

Aside from the unpleasant wariness that many feel toward rodents in their midst, homeowners may worry that mice will bring disease into their homes -- or breed and die behind their walls, leaving multiple mouse carcasses to rot for years.

Having mice, however, is only half the problem. Getting rid of them isn't any more pleasant, particularly for those reluctant to harm a flea. Is killing the mouse really the best solution? Is leaving a mouse to struggle and starve on a piece of sticky paper really fair? What's the best solution for all involved?

Contributed by Arielle Eirienne, Power.of.Purpose! Communications

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Known Solutions

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don't leave food around

I had problems with mice when I left food that the mice could get to. THrow out garbage every night and put food where mice can not get to. TRaps are also useful. ...

Innovative Solutions

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Arts & Crafts Time!

Learn to make your own no-kill mousetrap. A toilet paper tube will be your main ally here, along with a little bait and a couple of props you find around the house. Your mouse can be released in a n...

Track & Trap TM

Track & Trap, created by the Stern Environmental group, uses flourescent powdered to track your mice's footprints. Footprints lead to an entryway ... which the Track & Trap professionals seal off so ...

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Actually, because I could not agree more, I created a complete solution for a safer, more attractive, much more humane mouse trap. (FYI: I'm a professional architect and new product designer w/28 pate...
- Lawrence Bernstein

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