A mouse in the house!!

We have a furry visitor in our house. It seems confinded to our lounge, so we are ensuring we are closing doors behind us in an attempt to keep it confined to the one room.
Ive had humane traps down, but its not been tempted to go in. We put the usual mouse traps down last night. It ate the cheese and choc....but the traps didnt go off!
Clever mouse!

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

They will squeeze under doors. And there's not just one.

Snap traps by walls(they are agoraphobic), tiny bit of peanut butter on the trip mechanism, SNAP and repeat.

Rgsmdnr · 61-69, M

@uncalled4 I have seen them walk right over a trap and not trip it.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Rgsmdnr I keep the traps out until they do. Actually, I had someone come in and set out this blue stuff that looks like Breaking Bad meth and it seems to make them leave(to search for water).

Rgsmdnr · 61-69, M

@uncalled4 I adjust the trigger so it is more sensitive.
I read about putting the bait under the trigger instead of on top.
They apply more pressure trying to get to the bait.
I haven't needed to try it, but it should work better

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@uncalled4 theres no way under these doors, although i know they can get under tiny gaps. I'm hoping theres just one....but you are likely right.
Dont have any peanut butter...we dont like it....but ive heard mice do!