Does anyone know of the ideal mouse trap?

Since this is a botany group, I wonder if you are serious. However, from my
experience, there is no substitute for a cat. It is unfortunate that you do not
like them. For people who do, they are lovely pets.
Meanwhile, keep your cupboards tightly closed, & seal all food packages. Make
sure your kitchen is scrupulously clean, and that nobody is taking food into
other parts of the house.
There are dogs that chase mice, but in our house the dogs always ignore the
mice & leave them to the cat, who is extremely efficient.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)