Do Glue Traps Work?

We do not recommend using glue traps or live traps. These traps can scare mice that are caught live and cause them to urinate. Since their urine may contain germs, this may increase your risk of being exposed to diseases. Also place traps in outbuildings and in areas that might likely serve as rodent shelters.

Are glue traps effective?

Glue traps are non-toxic and provide quick results. They also are effective in capturing and monitoring insects. Even though glue board traps are easy to use, they generally not as effective as the snap or muliple mice traps. They are ineffective in locations with a lot of dust, dirt or water.

How long does it take a mouse to die on a glue trap?

After a fruitless struggle, they may succumb to exhaustion, collapse face down in the glue, and die of suffocation when the glue lodges in their nasal passages. Most often death comes from a combination of exhaustion, dehydration, and starvation. This can take anywhere from three to 24 hours, or more.