Homemade Mousetrap


This homemade mousetrap can be built by just about anyone, you only require these few simple supplies, a bucket, a can, a piece of wire or string, a ramp (piece of wood or stick) and some way to create a few holes.

Let me show you how to build your own mouse trap.

mouse trap supplies


To build this homemade mousetrap, drill a hole on the top of each side of your bucket.

Also drill a hole in the center of the top and bottom of your can.

Thread the wire or string thru the bucket and can so that the can can spin easily on the wire or rope, when suspended.

build your own  mouse trap


Set up your mouse trap, add your ramp and just wait, I use a little bit of peanut butter smeared on the can.

The mice simply walk up the ramp in search of the peanut butter, jump on the can for it, only to find the can spin beneath their little feet....

picture of homemade mousetrap

and just like that, I caught this little mouse within an hour of setting up this mouse trap.

Now you can build your own mouse trap.

picture of build your own mouse trap


I am trying to catch one live on video, if you would like me to send you a link when I have this completed, please complete the form below thanks.


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