Hi and thanks for your question,
There are a large number of humane mouse traps on the market which
catch live mice; below I have detailed the different types that I have
found online along with links to relevant websites with pictures and
descriptions.
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The Mouse Depot: http://www.themousedepot.com/
Based in USA. Supplies humane mouse traps: ‘This safe, clean and
humane mouse trap is called The Mouse Depot™. It's 6 inches long, 2
inches high and 2 inches wide, into which a mouse can enter, but
cannot exit, until you "check it out"! This live-mouse trap offers a
humane alternative to the lethal mouse traps.’
The Mouse Depot costs $5.95 and is made of High-Impact,
injection-molded plastic being 6 inches long, 2 inches wide and also 2
inches high.
Further information and photographs can be found on the following
pages:
http://www.themousedepot.com/whatis.ccml (a picture of the patent can
be seen from this page, click on ‘A BETTER MOUSE TRAP’).
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Victor Pest: http://www.victorpest.com/canada/rodents.asp
Has a number of VICTORŽ Live Catch Traps all on the following page:
http://www.victorpest.com/canada/rodents.asp#Victor%20Live%20Catch%20Traps
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Pet Vet Supply: http://www.petvetsupply.com/
Sells the Tip-Trap Live Capture Mousetrap: ‘Made of polypropylene,
resistant to stains and odors. Tip-Traps are easy to clean and can be
reused or disposed of after mouse is caught.’
http://www.petvetsupply.com/rodmkns014.html (see link for further
information and picture). More information about this product can
also be found at the following website:
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/graphics/livecap.htm
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A Rat Adventure: http://ratventure.100acrewood.net/
A website dedicated to pet rats and rat resources, also has page on
humane traps: http://www.100acrewood.net/ratventure/humanetraps.html ;
traps covered are outlined below with links to further
description/purchasing information:
Ketch All Mouse Trap: ‘
This heavy-duty galvanized steel trap, with a simple goof-proof design
is the last mouse trap you'll ever need. Each mouse should be removed
as soon as it is caught in order to prevent injury to another mouse
that enters. Measures 5 1/2" H x 9" L x 7 1/4" W.’
http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop2.cfm?dp=209&ts=1054493
The Smart Mouse Trap:
This is a popular humane mouse trap.
‘Made of green see-through Kodar plastic & two stainless steel
springs, Measures 3" x 7" x 2.5". ‘Mice readily enter the open door
seeking peanut butter which you have dabbed on a cracker. Trap senses
weight of even the smallest mouse and spring door snaps shut.’
http://www.seabrightlabs.com/mouse.htm
This mouse trap is also available from Abundant Earth
(http://www.abundantearth.com/store/mousetrap1.html ) and PETA
(http://www.petacatalog.com/peta/product.asp?dept_id=2&pf_id=HP200 )
Havahart Humane Traps:
The Victor Quick Set Mouse Trap is one of the live catching devices
available (discussed earlier):
http://www.victorpest.com/store/product.asp?dept_id=10&pf_id=M130
There is also the HAVAHART model 1020 cage trap:
http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/cageproduct.htm
Tomahawk Live Trap:
‘Tomahawk's Humane Mouse Trap, Model 101, is a single door trap that
measures 10" long, 3" wide and 3" high. It is made out of 28 gauge
galvanized sheet metal for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.’
http://www.livetrap.com/cgi/search.cgi?user_id=id&database=dbase1.exm&template=products.shtml&2_option=1&2=Mouse+Trap
Tru-Catch Animal Traps:
Cage type traps for small animals, (may be more suitable for rats than
mice).
http://www.animal-traps.com/tuffy.htm
The Rat Katcher:
More suitable for rats: http://www.wire-fab.com/rat.html
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BugSpray: http://www.bugspray.com/
Mouse Master Live Trap: ‘The Mouse Master is a wind up cigar box size
trap which has a hole through the center. This hole looks inviting to
mice since they can see straight through it. Mice will enter expecting
to be able to pass through it without a problem. In the middle of the
passway, the floor is actually a paddle which will gently slide the
animal into a holding area. This area is able to hold over 20 mice
with one setting.’
There also is a link to see video presentations showing how to bait,
set and place out this trap.
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page353.html
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Safeguard Products: http://www.pestproducts.com/humane_live_traps.htm
Sells a number of humane mouse traps: ‘Safeguard's animal traps are
used by professionals in the Pest Control industry as well as
consumers to trap and relocate nuisance animals. Constructed of heavy
gauge wire and reinforced with welded steel rods, our animal traps are
of exceptional strength and durability.’
Run-Way Mouse Trap: http://kill-fireants.com/mcart/index.cgi?PID=IT539&code=13
Mouse & Chipmunk Trap:
http://kill-fireants.com/mcart/index.cgi?PID=IT540&code=13
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Pest Detour: http://www.pestdetour.com/
Sells the Tomcat Multiple Catch Mouse Trap: ‘This multi-catch mouse
trap has been used successfully by professional pest control companies
and is now available for home use. Easy to use and effective.’
‘Sturdily constructed of heavy duty plastic and aluminum for years of
use.’
http://www.pestdetour.com/tomcat_multicatch.htm
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The Museum of Useful Things: http://www.themut.com
An unusual humane mouse trap for sale, ‘This unusual design
incorporates a ping pong ball! Clean, easy to use and reusable. Size:
7.5" long x 4".’
http://www.themut.com/site/shop/mousetrap/mousetrap.html
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El Gato: http://www.humanemousetrap.com/
A reusable, humane mousetrap which you bait and attach to a plastic
bottle. Information and photographs can be found on the following
page: http://www.humanemousetrap.com/mousetrap.htm
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Harrod Horticultural: http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/p_pest.html
UK based. Sells the Humane Master Mouse Trap: ‘This solid galvanised
steel box with a Perspex view panel has double entry and can catch up
to 30 mice. It does not need baiting, but if you wish you can bait it
with nuts or birdseed. Measures 26.5cm (10") x 16.5cm (6.5") x 6.5cm
(2.5").’
Also supplies the smaller Humane Single Mouse Trap.
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Med Pest Control: http://www.medpest.com/live.htm
A number of cage style, humane rodent traps (at above link).
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Trap Man: http://www.trap-man.com/mouse-traps.htm
A UK based company which supplies human mouse traps.
The ‘Live Multi Catch Mousetrap’ costs 18.18 GBP which is around $29.
See details of this mousetrap at:
http://www.trap-man.com/mouse-traps.htm
and more information on the following page:
http://www.trap-man.com/qd000000.html .
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Other pages about humane mouse traps:
Steve Smith’s Humane Mousetrap: http://www.smithsax.btinternet.co.uk/
Personal Website about humane mouse traps. With links to commercial
humane mousetraps: http://www.smithsax.btinternet.co.uk/links.htm and
How to build a humane mousetrap:
http://www.smithsax.btinternet.co.uk/products.htm .
The Slidewhistle Mousetrap: http://www.wlu.edu/~omcguire/mousex.html
How to make your own humane mousetrap.
Building a Better Mouse Trap: http://www.comedyzine.com/ryan2.html
(for amusement)
One comedian’s attempts to catch mice humanely.
Article on catching mice from BBC News:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1777712.stm
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Search Strategy:
I used the following search terms in Google to source this
information:
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I hope that this answers your question sufficiently, please advise if
you require any further clarification before rating this answer.
Kind regards,
Ali |
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