Mouse trap stand

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Something new and different for mice to gnaw on... Instructions This contraption bewilders mice. Here's the story (buddy). Last Spring, I spotted one remarkably large and fat little mouse. Suspecting she was a pregnant female planning to raise her pups in my space, I wanted her gone as fast as possible. Tried every trick (except poison). Various tilt traps, electronic zappers, spring killers, constructed a water bucket gizmo, live-catch cages, and glue traps didn't work. This mouse was incredibly clever, outsmarting all of mankind's deceptions. A week went by, and I saw this mouse once a day, even in midday. She showed no fear at all. I was getting worried, and needed something she had never seen before. That's when inspiration struck! Initially, I used a couple of spring traps and stuck them to the wall using masking tape. Another one was attached against a cardboard box. Within hours, that smart mouse met her end, and by taking care of it promptly, I stayed mouse-free for a whole year. To use this device effectively, bait it and place it as you normally would. Sprinkle a few grains of Quaker Oats or some dry, uninteresting breakfast cereal (which won't spoil or attract insects) at the base. If it's too dim-witted to lift its head up and see what's there, maybe walking past will help it discover this thing. Mice aren't wired to look upwards for food, which is why this stand works so well. The vertical design allows these devices to sit close to the wall, minimizing accidental trips. Plus, they're much easier to sweep around without accidentally tripping them up. If anyone else has experience using a vertical trap, I'd be keen on hearing about it. Maybe my success was just luck, but I doubt it.