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Sparrow
Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:44 pm
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My grandparents have been getting mice in their house alot lately. They set traps and have killed quite a few... now I'm not against getting the mice out of their house- I completely understand that!! But I was talking to them last night and they agreed to letting me get traps to catch them alive if I'm the one who will relocate them. That's fine with me! If they don't have to die, don't kill em!!
So what are the best traps for catching them? Where should I get them (the traps)? I'd like to not have to spend a LOT of money, but will do what it takes to have these cuties stay alive 
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MishiMouse
Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:44 am
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Hav-a-hart. I bought one for $15 at a hardware store, WORKS WONDERS. I caught 2 deermice and 1 "fancy" mouse in it.
Good luck!
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Christy
RP ADMIN
Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:05 am
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Yup, that's what we always use for wild mice too.
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Kate
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Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:21 am
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When catching wild ones, you have to consider a few things: do you live in an area (suh as the four corners of the US) where Hanta is present? Can you be sure you're not separating nursing mothers from babies when you trap? Can you always bring them over 2 miles away so they can't find their way back? Some things to think about.
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Sparrow
Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:13 pm
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do you live in an area (suh as the four corners of the US) where Hanta is present? |
*feels stupid* I don't know what Hanta is! 
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Can you be sure you're not separating nursing mothers from babies when you trap? |
I had thought of that... but then realized that the only other option if I don't bring in live traps, is my grandparents will keep using the ones that kill them. Either way the mouse will be seperated from babies if she has them... only my way, she'll live.
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Can you always bring them over 2 miles away so they can't find their way back? |
Yes. We have a state park near my house and I'll be taking them there. It's well over 2 miles from my grandparent's house
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