You’ve seen their droppings and the damage on your walls. Mice have made your home their home. While you don’t want to share your home with rodents, you don’t want to kill them either. Maybe you have a soft spot for animals, or maybe you just don’t want to deal with the hassle of having to clean up dead rodents. No matter your reasoning, you’ve decided that you want to use a humane trap to get rid of your mouse problem.
But what’s the best live mouse trap? We’re going to share our top picks, and help answer some questions you might have about humane traps.
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OUR TOP PICK
CaptSure
Made from durable plastic, CaptSure’s trap works quickly to trap mice. Just place the bait inside, and wait for an unsuspecting mouse to walk inside and onto the trigger plate. Once inside, the mouse will be trapped and ready to be released far away from your home.
Features
- Comes with two traps
- Designed with safety in mind
- Has air holes and a bait compartment for easy trapping
FAQs About Live Mouse Traps
The 7 Best Humane Mouse Traps – How to Trap a Mouse Without Killing It
1. CaptSure
CaptSure’s live mouse trap is easy to set, 100% humane and is a better option than cage-style traps. In fact, this trap has been endorsed by humane societies as well as animal rights organizations.
The trap is safe to use around kids and pets, and you can use it indoors or outdoors. It’s been carefully designed to prevent finger accidents, and it can be cleaned and reused as often as you’d like.
CaptSure comes in a two-pack, and you can choose between small and large sizes. We like that the trap is see-through, so you know right away that you’ve caught a mouse. The trigger plate is large, too, so it’s easier to close the door and trap the rodent.
With the right bait, many people have been able to catch mice within just an hour of placing the trap. The traps are big enough to catch more than one mouse at a time.
Releasing the mice is easy, and you won’t have to physically touch the rodents.
- Easy to set up
- Designed to prevent finger accidents
- Large trigger plate for easy trapping
- Endorsed by animal rights organizations
- Can be cleaned and reused
- May not work well with smaller mice
Smaller mice may be harder to catch with this trap because they aren’t heavy enough to push down the trigger plate. Most mice will be caught by this trap, but if you have small mice in your home, you may want to try another trap on our list.
CaptSure is our top pick because it’s endorsed by animal rights organizations, and the company designed them with safety in mind.
2. Authenzo Catch and Release Trap
Authenzo’s Catch and Release trap is similar to the one from CaptSure, but it comes in slightly different sizes to better accommodate different species of mice.
Authenzo’s traps have air holes to prevent suffocation, and they’re made with highly durable ABS material. Because they’re made of strong plastic, the mice won’t be able to chew through them. You can also clean and reuse the traps.
The traps come in two sizes:
- 7.8” x 2.9” x 2.9”
- 6.7” x 2.4” x 2.5”
Here’s how the trap works:
- Remove the compartment door
- Place bait inside the compartment
- Replace the compartment
- Open the spring door, and wait for the mouse to arrive
When the mouse moves toward the bait at the back of the trap, he’ll walk on the trigger board which will close the door and trap him inside. Once you’ve caught the mouse, you can release it far from your home by opening the trap. There’s no need to worry about handling the mouse at any point in the catch-release process.
- Easy to set and trap mice
- Will not hurt the mice
- Made of highly durable ABS plastic
- Comes in two sizes
- Washable and reusable
- May not work with large mice
The Authenzo trap may be a little too small for some larger mouse breeds. There are other larger trap options on our list that may work better for bigger mice.
For most people, the Authenzo trap will work great for catching mice. The bait sits in a compartment, so mice can’t just run off with it before the board closes the door.
3. Catcha 2-Piece Live Trap
Safe, simple and effective, the Catcha live mouse trap is popular among animal-loving homeowners who want to get rid of their rodent roommates.
The two-piece trap works similarly to the Authenzo model. The bait is placed in a special compartment that is placed at the back of the trap. Just apply the bait, open the door, and wait for an unsuspecting mouse to walk through. Once inside, the mouse will walk across the trigger board to get to the bait, which will close the door.
If you’re worried about the mouse being hurt, don’t be. There are air holes to prevent suffocation, and the solid plastic keeps the mouse from injuring itself while trying to escape.
Once you’ve caught your mouse, you can take it far away from your home, open the vertical sliding door and let the mouse loose without ever having to touch it.
Catcha’s trap is made of heavy-duty plastic that can be washed and reused. If placed in the right area, you can easily catch a mouse in less than an hour.
- Durable trap that’s easy to set
- Bait placement makes it easy to trap mice
- Made of highly durable plastic
- Comes with two traps
- Washable and reusable
- Mice can’t be left too long in the trap, or they may damage it
Mice should never be left for too long in the trap, or they may start trying to chew through it. They won’t get through, but they may damage the inside of the trap. The sharp edges from the chew marks may injure the rodent.
Catcha’s traps really work, especially if you use the right bait. And it’s easy to release the mice after you catch them without ever having to touch the rodent.
4. Kensizer Live Cage
If you’re looking for a more traditional trap and hope to catch more than one mouse at a time, the Kensizer Live Cage may be a good option. It comes in two sizes (medium and large), and it’s designed not to harm any animals that enter it.
The dimensions of the two sizes are as follows:
- Medium: 10.5” x 5.5” x 4.5”
- Large: 12.5” x 6.5” x 5”
The Kensizer cage is non-toxic and made of lightweight aluminum. The fine metal mesh will keep mice from chewing through.
The trigger mechanism is highly sensitive. Once it’s touched, the door will close and lock immediately to keep the rodent inside. The trap has an exclusive patented design that’s efficient, innovative and easy to use.
If you want to catch a lot of mice at once, this trap may be a good option for you. One user was able to catch 22 mice using three of these traps. It’s large enough to trap multiple mice, but not so big that you have to worry about raccoons or large birds getting trapped inside.
- Mesh aluminum prevents mice from chewing through the trap
- Sensitive trigger for easy trapping
- Durable and non-toxic
- Comes in two sizes
- Trap can be damaged by larger animals
Mice may not be able to chew their way out of this trap, but the mesh wiring may make it easy for other animals to damage it trying to get at the bait. If you place the trap in the right location, you should be able to avoid having other animals attack the trap. Camouflaging the trap can help, too.
If you need to catch multiple mice at once, the Kensizer Live Cage may be a good option for you.
5. Best Outdoor Mouse Trap: Luluhome Humane Trap
Luluhome’s humane trap comes in two different styles, but the green version is best for mice. Installation is quick (takes just 10 seconds), and the cage hook is extra sensitive for easy trapping. Once the hook (which is short and flat) touches the mechanism, the trap will fall off and the mouse will be caught inside.
Luluhome’s trap is durable, and it can be reused in the future if you have problems with mice again.
The green trap is 9.6” x 4.9” x 4.1,” making it the ideal size for catching mice. Thanks to the automatic locking device, the mice won’t be able to escape once they’re trapped inside.
It’s a simple trap with a classic design, but it’s extremely easy to set up and will trap mice very quickly.
Because of its green color and durable design, Luluhome’s trap is ideal for outdoor use. It will blend more easily into the foliage, and will be easier to hide outside of the house.
- Durable metal design
- Sets up in seconds
- Sensitive hook and automatic locking mechanism
- Easy to camouflage
- Does not come with instructions
Luluhome’s live trap doesn’t come with instructions, but installation is pretty self-explanatory. There’s also a diagram on the product page to help you put everything together.
If you want to catch mice before they get into your home or stop them from trying to nest in your home for the winter, the Luluhome is a great option. It’s also great for trapping mice in the garage.
6. Best Mouse Trap for Garages: Rhino Tuff – Walk the Plank Trap
What if traditional traps aren’t working for you? A bucket mouse trap may be the solution for your problem. Rhino Tuff Products makes a plank-style trap with a ramp that makes it easier for mice to get to the bait.
We’ve chosen this trap as the best for catching mice in the garage because it’s ideal for catching multiple rodents at once. It’s also easier to set up this type of trap in a garage compared to the house or outside.
Unlike regular traps, which have limited space, a bucket trap can catch a lot of mice at once. Once you’ve trapped all of the mice, you can relocate the bucket and set the mice free.
Rhino Tuff includes the wooden ramp and the ledge (or “diving board”) that sits on the edge of the bucket. The company recommends using a 13-gallon bucket for best results. Anything smaller or shorter will increase the risk of the mice escaping.
- Easy to set up
- Can trap multiple mice at once
- Rhino Tuff includes the ramp
- Luring the mice into the bucket can be a little tricky
You may need to experiment with baits and techniques to lure the mice into the bucket. Smearing some peanut butter on the interior of the bucket may get them to jump inside. It may be a little tricky to get the mice to fall for the trap, but it’s worth the effort.
Relocating the mice is easy, and this is a humane trap that you can use just about anywhere.
7. Kness Tip-Trap
Kness’ Tip-Trap is a unique mouse solution, and it’s one that a lot of homeowners like. It’s not messy, and it’s so easy to set up.They’re inexpensive to buy, and you can purchase multiple traps at once to make your life easier.
Here’s how this trap works:
- Remove the end cap
- Place peanut butter (or your choice of bait) into the bait cup
- Place the trap in an area where there’s mouse activity
- Once the mouse moves inside the trap, it will tip over and trigger the trapped door
The mouse will be trapped inside and unable to escape. You can then release the mouse a safe distance from your home. The Tip-Trap is made of heavy-duty plastic, so mice won’t be able to chew through it easily.
- Unique trapping method
- Tipping the trap triggers the trapped door
- Comes with multiple traps
- Some mice may be too smart for this trap
Some mice may be just a little too smart for this trap. Some are crafty enough to grab the bait and run quickly before it has a chance to tip over. Others will scurry off before the trap has a chance to move. That’s not to say that this trap doesn’t work – it does. But some mice – especially city mice – may be too clever to get trapped.
Otherwise, we like this unique trap because it’s humane, easy to use and starts working quickly.