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How To Build A Self-Resetting Mouse Trap (Upgrade to a bigger barrel to catch RATS)

How To Build A Self-Resetting Mouse Trap (Upgrade to a bigger barrel to catch RATS)

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The three main problems with the conventional spring-loaded mouse traps are: when they work, they only work once before needing resetting; they often don’t work but the bait is gone; and when they do work, they kill.

How To Build A Self-Resetting Mouse Trap - These 5-gallon bucket mouse traps are cheap and easy to build, easy to use and easy to service. I know the regular mouse traps are cheap but this trap can also catch rats too. The best part is it's self resetting.

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This is a great way to keep mice or rats for survival food, or just let them go humanely. You could realistically keep them alive in the bucket and then eat a few days later. Watch the video below to see how to make this humane way of catching these vermin.



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