So far these mice are not falling on to the traps in spite of all sorts of
enticing baits. We might go for the cat after all.

"Iris Cohen" wrote in message
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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)