Glue for mice and rats: review of products and instructions for DIY use

Glue for rats and mice - what is it and how does it work?

Probably, many had to deal with such minor “living problems” as rats or mice.
These unpleasant rodents cause only one problem: from banal fright to damage to furniture and other household items. But people have learned to counteract them quite effectively using “special glue.” Glue against rats, mice and insects is a special preparation that is designed to combat rodents; It does not dry out for a long time, which is why it retains its properties for a long time. It is applied to different surfaces along with bait and placed in the place where the activity of the “enemies” is greatest. The rodent, sensing the smell of food, unsuspectingly, goes to the trap you have prepared. Upon contact with the glue, his body sticks and he dies. The rodent cannot get out. All you have to do is get rid of it.

When using different brands of glue, you must strictly follow the instructions. Deviation from them threatens with negative consequences (although not all of them pose a danger to humans). The entire process of using this product will be described below.

How to use:

First you need to decide on the location of the bait. Choose the best place where rodents can quickly find it and start their “last” meal
you should prepare cardboard boxes. Usually use dimensions of 10 by 10 cm (more is possible)
do not forget about personal safety measures: wear rubber gloves, grab tweezers and a toothpick (in case of high toxicity of the glue)
Without sparing the glue, apply it in large quantities onto the cardboard, spreading it in a circle. It would be best to cover the entire area to be sure to catch the rodent

prepare a mixture, poison for smearing near the habitat or frequent place of movement of rats, mice, you can use anything as bait: from sausage and frankfurters, to grain and bread, if a rat is caught, you will hear a strong squeak, which will indicate the successful operation of the glue, repeat these procedures until you destroy them completely

Harm from mice

These pests need to be controlled for several reasons. Firstly, many people are afraid of mice, especially housewives. When mice appear, they panic. In addition, there are a number of factors that are decisive. For example:

Damage to household items . They were called rodents for good reason, since they are capable of chewing objects in the house, regardless of the material they are made of. This could be furniture, electrical wires, children's toys, shoes, etc. They especially love foam. If someone has made a renovation and used polystyrene foam as insulation, then you need to be prepared to receive such pests.
Possibility of fire . Mice can easily eat the insulation of electrical wires, which can ultimately lead to a short circuit and fire. They can chew the power wires of many electrical appliances, so you need to regularly inspect them to ensure the integrity of the insulation.
Presence of pathogenic microorganisms . The saliva of rodents can contain various microorganisms that can cause typhoid, cholera, plague or ordinary poisoning. In addition, mice are carriers of fleas, which prefer to feed on human blood.
Rodents spoil food and water . This happens because mice everywhere leave traces of their vital activity in the form of feces, which are saturated with bacteria and viruses. If an animal drinks water from a cup, it can be hazardous to health.
Mice leave behind an unpleasant odor . This is a kind of “mouse” smell, which is distinguished by its peculiarity. It is by this that you can determine that there are mice in the house. If it gets absorbed into furniture or some things, it is quite difficult to get rid of it. Some people may experience allergy attacks, which are expressed in the form of vomiting. In any case, this leads to constant discomfort.

Therefore, we can safely say that rodents cause significant harm, depriving a person of peace and comfort.

Components and properties of adhesive compositions against mice and rats

Mouse repellent glue is an effective tool that can be used to get rid of rodents or at least greatly reduce their numbers. To understand how effective it is, you need to understand what is included in the composition.

Main components:

Cycloisan.
Polyisobutylene or polybutylene.

The combination of these substances is a viscous mixture that remains sticky for a long time. The principle of operation can be explained in a visual sequence:

The owner of the premises calculates the places where the animals run more often than elsewhere, looking for “mouse trails”.
The adhesive composition is applied to the selected areas in an even layer.
While running along the usual path, the animal ends up on a sticky area and begins to struggle, thereby getting bogged down even more.

Do not leave a homemade device in a room with high humidity or a lot of debris. An unpleasant moment is removing the body from a dried surface.

Advantages and benefits

Rat glue has a number of strengths and weaknesses. Advantages of the method:

The adhesive composition does not emit toxic fumes during use.
Easy to use. You don't need any additional skills to use mouse repellent.
There is no unpleasant smell.
The adhesive mass does not dry out for a long time, while firmly holding any object that falls on it.
Availability, low cost.
Weather conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the purchased product.
Long shelf life.

The adhesive composition easily holds large rodents, which allows it to be used effectively against rats.

Rodent repellent glue has a number of weaknesses. These include:

Low efficiency with a large number of mice. Such situations can be overcome by combining poisons with traps over a large area

It is important to block all passages and “poison” the main paths. Pets may accidentally step on the sticky area

It is difficult to remove carcasses from the adhesive layer.

This method of killing rodents is considered inhumane, since the animal will die for a long time and painfully.

Glue Alt

It is an adhesive mass that has a gel-like consistency. It has no smell or color. Glue Alt from rodents does not emit harmful fumes, however, its entry into the human body is unacceptable and dangerous.

The composition is a mixture of several components:

Cyclosan – 9.6%.
Polyisobutylene – 80.8%.
Polybutylene – 9.6%.

Advantages of Alt glue:

Low cost.
Low consumption - 20 grams is enough for one 20x20 cm plate.
Can be used where poisons are prohibited.

The trap needs to be checked once every 2 days. Suitable for use in hospitals, food storage, grain storage.

Kotofey

Kotofey glue is an effective mouse repellent, the composition of which consists of the same components as Alt products. Packaged in metal tubes with a capacity of 135 grams. The adhesive mass does not emit toxic fumes and is safe for the human body.

Advantages of Kotofey:

Low cost.
Ease of use.
Low consumption.
Resistant to high humidity and debris.

Bait increases the effectiveness of the trap.

Glue “Clean House”

The composition is a mixture of three components:

Polybutylene – 76.6%.
Cyclocaniol – 10.9%.
Polyisobutylene – 12.4%.

It has several main advantages:

Does not freeze for a long time.
High viscosity, adhesion.
Does not deteriorate with prolonged exposure to moisture.
Safe glue for pets and people.
Low cost.

Efficiency is increased by adding bread, cheese, and cereal to the sticky layer.

Trap

Glue used to catch insects, mice, rats. Safe product for people and pets. Does not emit harmful substances during operation. Traps based on this adhesive mass are made in the same way as with other compositions.

Safety precautions when handling glue

The purpose of using glue against rodents is to immobilize them, not to poison them. Therefore, the composition of the product is non-toxic and not dangerous even if it comes into contact with the skin. It is extremely difficult to wipe off, so you only need to work with it with gloves. Pets should not approach the traps; affected fur will have to be cut off.

The glue is non-toxic and will not create a terrible smell in the room, however, because of rats you should not stay in such a room for a long time. If you are absent-minded, you can step into a trap, so it is useful to remember their location.

The glue should be kept out of the reach of children, because due to the lack of an unpleasant odor, they may mistake it for something harmless. Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes!

Glue forms

The drug exists in several forms.

There is a known composition that serves as an alternative to the usual mousetraps and traps. A non-toxic adhesive - for example, such as "ALT" - allows you to catch gray pests inside and outside residential premises, agricultural buildings, and personal plots. Its use is recommended for both dry and wet rooms.

There is also an adhesive composition that allows you to fight small mice in the private sector. Its key component is polybutylene. The effectiveness of the drug decreases only at low temperatures. One such trap is enough for 1 room or 5 meters of usable area. The drug shows excellent results in both dry and damp rooms.

There is also a glue trap for pests that live in the garden. It acts instantly, allows you to reduce the number of mice, and is not dangerous to human health.

You can purchase a ready-made glue board. This product attracts the rodent with special components called attractants. By using the product in this form, you eliminate the need to apply it to surfaces and then remove the residue. The glue board is easy to use - just remove the protective film and install the trap in the desired location.

You can use a liquid suspension sold in sealed tubes or jars. The composition can be applied to washable surfaces - ceramic tiles, plastic, glass, granite. Before use, you should test the product on a small area and see how it washes off. It is acceptable to use glue in this form on pieces of plywood or cardboard, which are then thrown away.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of glue against mice include:

Ease of use: the product can be sold separately or as a ready-made trap. In the first case, the mass must be applied to cardboard or a board, in the second - simply installed near your residence;
Safety: glue for rodents is non-toxic and not dangerous for people and pets, does not emit toxic fumes;
No odor: the mass does not smell of anything and does not cause irritation;
Efficiency: if the mouse gets into the mass, it will no longer be able to come off on its own;
Long exposure time: the substance remains soft for 20 days, does not lose properties in light or heat;
Low cost: for example, “Clean House” glue against rodents costs about 100-200 rubles.*

However, glue for catching mice also has some disadvantages:

Still, this is not the most humane way: the mouse dies of thirst and hunger for several days, during which it will call its relatives for help. Of course, you can end her torment by killing her with your own hands, but few people will dare to do this;
Possible danger for children and pets: upon contact with children's skin, an allergy may occur; if animals stick, you will have to

A few words about the disadvantages of using glue against rodents

Like any other product, rat glue is not without its drawbacks. Let's take a closer look at them:

Perhaps one of the main disadvantages of glue for mice and rats is that the use of such a product can hardly be called humane. In the video presented at the end of this article, you can see what such a sticky rat trap looks like with a caught animal: the rodent in the trap will suffer a slow and painful death from thirst over several days. If you find him still alive, then you will have to suffer, thinking about how to get rid of him. Not everyone would raise their hand to kill a defenseless little mouse, however, throwing it still alive into the garbage chute would be no less cruel;
There is a danger of glue from glue traps getting on children's skin and pet fur. In rare cases, glue may cause irritation or an allergic reaction if there is an individual sensitivity to its components. It is very difficult to remove glue from hair or wool, and in many cases you just have to cut off the stuck area and use chemicals, such as solvent, to remove the adhesive from the skin;
Rats and mice, once trapped, emit a loud squeak or even squeal for a long time, which can cause significant discomfort to people;
If dust or moisture gets on the surface of the glue, it may somewhat reduce its effectiveness, so you need to keep the trap clean and replace it if necessary.

Review
“We bought Alt glue against mice and rats; a neighbor recommended it to us. I still have very mixed feelings, now I’m writing a review, but I’m still pounding. Everything was according to the instructions, they were spread on a piece of cardboard and placed under the refrigerator, where I most often sweep out the trash. In the morning I come, take out this cardboard, and there lies this mouse, all twitching, squeaking, stuck to its side, squirming so terribly, apparently it was recently caught. I threw up right there. My husband came running, took the whole trap, took it out into the garbage chute, and calmed me down. Well I do not know. It seems like the remedy worked, but I won’t survive this again.”
Oksana, Kyiv

Anyone wishing to use it against rats or other pests will have to put up with the noted disadvantages of the glue. However, it is worth noting that rat glue copes quite well with its main function - catching rodents. And if you are not afraid of the prospect of periodically turning into a kind of executioner, deciding the fate of the animals you come across, then you can safely start choosing an adhesive.

It’s also useful to read: 8 effective DIY rat traps

Brands of adhesives against mice

Today, several manufacturing countries produce glue for catching mice. Here are the most common brands:

Alt glue (Alt) made in Russia. This mechanical rodent control device can be used in all types of premises, as well as in garden areas. Alt glue achieves its greatest effectiveness in the fight against house mice

Rats are the most cautious, so it makes sense to deal with them in several ways.

Kotofey is a Russian glue trap. This glue is suitable not only for catching mice and rats, but also for crawling insects such as snails and caterpillars.

Forssyth (manufactured in Russia)

This glue is good because it is a drug of the fourth class of danger, which means it can be used in rooms with children and people prone to allergies.

There are also imported products. Here are the most popular ones:

RaTrap - Czech Republic. This glue is highly sticky, which allows it to hold even large pests. It also contains a food attractant that lures rodents.

EuroGuard - Italian product

It differs from other drugs in that it can be used in a wide range of temperatures, which is especially important when catching rodents in basements and refrigerators.

All of the above products are packaged identically (in an aluminum tube of 135 grams each) and have a similar chemical composition and effect. To choose a specific brand of glue for catching mice, you will have to try several products from different manufacturers.

Ready-made glue boards are also available on the market. The convenience of using them is that you do not need to look for suitable cardboard and apply the glue yourself. Accordingly, in this form the drug will cost much more.

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Kinds

Today, manufacturers offer a wide variety of products to combat harmful rodents. Therefore, you are unlikely to experience a shortage of glue for mice. But such a wide offer does not guarantee an effective result. After all, there are also ineffective products on store shelves.

Application

Therefore, you need to approach the choice of one of them with special care, giving preference to proven brands. Only high-quality, effective and absolutely harmless glue will be an assistant in pest control:

Almost all existing products are non-toxic and odorless preparations. They contain active ingredients such as cycloisan, polyisobutylene, and polybutylene. A similar preparation is applied in separate strips in those places where the mouse family presumably lives. If it is necessary to catch not a mouse, but a rat, it is recommended to firmly fix the strips with glue on the floor, as shown in the photo. The adhesive composition against mice is applied exclusively with rubber gloves. Since the drug is toxic, the skin of your hands must be protected. If no one falls into the trap for some time, it is moved to another place. According to the instructions of most of these drugs, they cannot be stored in places where the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius;
You can also purchase an adhesive composition for mice that have infested in a private home. This product is based on polybutylene and is used to combat small rodents. It is used in all rooms without any restrictions regarding the level of humidity. Moreover, this glue does not dry out at all. According to reviews, its effectiveness can be reduced under the influence of sub-zero temperatures. It is applied to the plane using bait, as shown in the photo. You only need one such trap per five meters of room area or one trap per room in a residential building;
A glue trap for controlling garden rodents is another type of similar means. According to reviews, it is very effective in getting rid of mice on the site. The advantage of a glue trap is its absolute non-toxicity, which means it does not affect the body in any way. This product can be purchased as a supplement to popular and effective repellers. After all, the latter begin to act after some time, and anti-mouse glue works from the first seconds of application;
Today it is also possible to purchase glue with bait. This greatly increases the positive effect. In this case, mice are lured to the trap using attractant substances. Therefore, the population of these animals will decrease significantly. This option is more practical and profitable. There is no need to adhere to the technology of applying the composition to the surface, or to wash off the remaining product from the floor.

How to replace mouse glue

In some situations, the use of glue is impossible or ineffective. In this case, there are several alternative options:

You can use a traditional mousetrap. The rodent will be killed without your assistance. All you have to do is throw it away.

Mummifying poison. Quite a convenient way to fight rats. But then the dead rat or mouse will lie under the furniture, where you will not be able to see or reach it.

Loose poison. This type of poison is suitable only in rooms where there are no other inhabitants. The bright color of the drug can attract a child or pet. In addition, a cat or dog can eat a poisoned rodent.

Ratcatcher cat. A rather unusual method of controlling rodents, but very effective.

Ultrasonic repeller. The most modern method. It is based on the fact that a device inserted into a socket emits a sound that cannot be heard by humans, but cannot be tolerated by mice and rats. They just run away.

Making traps

In order for the use of glue for mice to be as effective as possible, you need to correctly:

select an item to apply;
determine the desired bait;
find a place to install bait.

To make a trap, you need an object with a hard and smooth surface so that a rat or mouse caught in glue cannot escape.

For catching mice with glue, rectangles of hard plastic from food packaging work best. If rodents fall into such a trap, they can no longer get out. The smell of food remaining in the plastic will help to further lure and catch them.

To make a mouse trap with your own hands, you cannot use:

boards;
plywood and fiberboard;
textile;
expanded polystyrene.

Instructions for using glue

Using glue from any of the above companies is quite simple, as is making a glue mousetrap with your own hands:

Cut a piece of cardboard, plywood or plastic larger than 10 cm for mice or 20 cm for rats. Moreover, the color of the selected substrate should not stand out against the background of the floor or walls. When fighting rats, it is recommended to screw it to the floor using screws or self-tapping screws so that the caught animal does not smear everything around it.
The glue is applied to the substrate in a thick layer in strips of 2-5 cm; it should be taken into account that the substance acquires the necessary viscosity only half an hour after application.
Food bait for mice is placed in the center: a piece of bread with sunflower oil, sausage or lard.
A glue trap for mice is installed in places where there is a maximum probability of rodents appearing: corners of the room, near walls or found holes, near a trash can, front door, ventilation.
The distance between the substrates during installation is 3-15 m and depends on the total area of the room, the number of furniture and rodents.
When placing, you should take into account the presence of small children and pets in the apartment, so traps should be placed under the bottom of furniture, covered with a leaning board, or special houses should be used.
Traps should be inspected regularly to dispose of caught specimens and to replace those that have accumulated dust or debris.

If the trap is used against rats, then the check should be done daily, because the pest, having covered itself with glue, will notify all other inhabitants of the colony about the danger with its squeak, as a result of which other individuals will no longer be tempted by the bait. But mice do not have such mental abilities, so they come across several of them at once.

Ready-made glue houses, containers and tapes

Glue traps In stores, there is a wide selection of not only mouse glue in tubes, but also ready-made designs for catching mice are sold:

An adhesive mousetrap in the form of a plastic container containing an insecticidal-rodenticidal adhesive mass has dimensions of 55x130 mm, usually there are 2 pieces in a package.
A cardboard mouse trap containing mouse adhesive includes scent additives to attract pests. Alt, Clean House, etc. are popular.
Adhesive plates or books along with the applied substance are usually sold in several pieces per package. An example of funds is Mr Mouse, Kotofey, etc.
Velcro for mice - made on the basis of a folding house with a sticky layer applied inside. The main advantage of this design: you do not need to coat the cardboard yourself; the adhesive and coated mice are inside, and as a result are inaccessible to children and pets.
Mice sticky tape is a wide strip of adhesive applied to the center of which bait food is placed.

Disadvantages of the method

The effectiveness of the products is noticeably reduced in rooms with high concentrations of dust, dirt and moisture. Therefore, to achieve maximum effect in such conditions, it is recommended to change the substrate with glue for rats at least once a week.

When using adhesives, the following factors must be considered:

Pets may be tempted by the bait and harmed by the drugs. This is especially true for hamsters, guinea pigs and cats. In such cases, in order to remove the stuck composition, you will have to cut out the glue along with the wool. Allergic rashes may appear on the skin of animals. It is highly undesirable to use the compositions in rooms where there are children.

If you are careless, they can get dirty; the glue will have to be removed with special means. This method is ineffective in fighting rats and is more suitable for catching mice. And the last thing is getting rid of trapped animals

How to clean glue

It is difficult and sometimes impossible to deal with the unpleasant consequences of working with glue without drastic measures. For example, it is impossible to remove it from hair; you will have to cut it or shave it off, depending on the extent of the damage. In case of contact with the mucous membrane, you must immediately consult a doctor, otherwise dangerous irritation will occur.

The glue can only be removed using a gasoline or acetone based solvent, which will take at least an hour. Afterwards, the skin will remain severely red. It is better to throw away clothes stained with the product immediately and not waste time.

Alternative to glue and cool traps

There are a number of alternative options that can replace anti-mouse glue. They have their own characteristics, which leads to changes in operating rules.

These include:

Classic mousetraps. The death of a rodent occurs almost instantly

It is important to choose the right bait, choose a place to install the device and not leave your own odors. Rodents can successfully bypass them due to non-compliance with clear installation rules

Poison

It can only be used in rooms where there are no people or pets. Prohibited for use in hospitals and food storage warehouses. Poisoned mice and rats come out of hiding. But some of them die in hard-to-reach places, decomposing in the process. On sale you can find a poison that mummifies the carcasses of animals, thereby eliminating a persistent, unpleasant odor. Ultrasonic repeller. It is a compact device that connects to a common network. Creates ultrasonic waves that are inaudible to humans. Rodents are frightened by this sound. They begin to avoid the room where the device is operating. However, over time, mice can become accustomed to ultrasound. As a rule, rats are repelled by signals with a frequency of 20-50 kHz, mice by 10-20 kHz.

Many owners of private houses or apartments get a cat. This pet will not only create a more comfortable environment and delight others, but will also prevent mice from appearing. But in this case, the feline family is likely to catch some kind of infection or even get poisoned through a poisoned rodent carcass, which happens to almost all animals.

Operating principle and efficiency

A trap with glue for mice works very simply: once you step on the glue applied to the surface, the animal will not be able to detach its paw from it, then it places a second paw, but it also sticks. Rodents stick quite strongly to surfaces that are spread with mouse glue, and this determines its effectiveness.

The bait is placed on a sticky layer; when the rat tries to eat it, it sticks to the glue, after which it dies from exhaustion

Often rats and mice stick to the glue not only with their paws, but also with their body surface and fur, while they are completely immobilized. After being captured, the animal tries for several days to free itself from the deadly substance until, exhausted, it dies from dehydration.

It must be borne in mind that if the one who set the trap finds the mouse still alive, he is forced to kill the rodent in some other way or simply throw the trap with the still living victim in the trash.

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In this video you will see how glue from rats and mice works:

Such a trap turns out to be very effective due to the fact that mice and rats freely fall into it only by running through it. In other words, with the right choice of placement location, such a sticky mousetrap allows you to catch even cautious pests that do not fall into classic traps, for example, rat traps.

You can significantly increase the effectiveness of the fight against rodents by using a glue trap with bait - a piece of bread or sausage. A bait is placed in the middle of the trap, which is enclosed in a circle of glue. That is, the rodent is simply doomed to get stuck on the way to the treat. However, it should be noted that rats and mice are caught just as easily and without bait if sticky traps are placed in places where these nasty creatures are most likely to move.

Which is better, poison or a glue-based trap?

When using chemicals, there is a big plus: rodents die, and entire families. That is, if you have a large number of them, then it’s worth using chemicals. A trap will definitely not cope with a rodent infestation. The downside of poisons is their toxicity, both for humans and domestic animals. It must be taken into account that poisons cannot be used in canteens and cafes either. Rodents that eat poison can die in a place inaccessible to humans. This means that the corpse will decompose, and a foul odor will spread around

When used as a trap, the dead animal is thrown into the trash can.

It is also important to take into account that a cat, as a real predator, can eat a poisoned rat and die. If a mustachioed hunter gets into a sticky trap, then the worst thing is that it will be a cut piece of fur that will grow back in a couple of months

Many poisons contain components that are toxic to humans; if they enter the digestive system, they can even cause death, so they are dangerous to use in homes where small children live.

The situation is different with traps - they belong to the 4th class of danger to humans. But still, such funds should not be allowed to fall into the hands of children. To effectively control rodents, it is better to combine traps and poison. You can use traps and ultrasonic repellers. One thing is clear, it is easier to prevent the appearance of rodents than to fight them later. To do this, you need not to leave food deposits, especially if you have a subsidiary farm. If you live in high-rise buildings, take out trash in trash cans, do not litter in the hallways.

As an option, get a rat-catcher cat, who will definitely make sure that you don’t have rodents. You can periodically do preventive maintenance - lay out traps or mousetraps.

How to prevent mice from appearing in the house

If you follow a number of recommendations, you can protect your home from the invasion of rodents such as mice. The rules are quite simple and implementable. This will help avoid such an unpleasant procedure as rodent control, which will require time and money.

To prevent rodents from appearing in the house:

All food products must be stored in special containers and in specially designated places. At the same time, it is necessary not to forget and constantly inspect the products for traces of the vital activity of such pests.
You should not store food in plastic bags, since polyethylene is not a barrier for mice.
Wherever food is stored, it is better to place cloves of garlic, bay leaves or onion peels. These odors act as a deterrent to pests.
Garbage should not lie in the trash can, as this attracts mice like a magnet. Still, the aroma from a trash can, especially if the trash hasn’t been taken out of it for a long time, spreads quite far.
You can hang a birdhouse near your house, which can attract birds of prey. Some of them can catch up to 7 rodents in one night.
If you treat all surfaces with a chlorine solution, the smell will repel rodents. To prepare the solution, you need to take a tablespoon of powder and dissolve it in one liter of water.
Mice don't like cleanliness, lack of clutter, and space. Therefore, maintaining cleanliness and order in the house is a guarantee that no pests will take root in the house.

Mice are quite interesting pests that can survive in the most unrealistic conditions. Unfortunately, being next to them does not bring any benefit other than harm.

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Ways to fight

Mouse in a trap

The most effective method of controlling mice and rats is regular deratization by specialized services. But this measure has several side, negative consequences. Pesticides used to treat premises are very toxic, and small doses entering the human body can lead to allergic reactions and poisoning.

Penetration of chemicals can occur after treatment of basements and attics, and in cases of failure to comply with basic rules of ventilation and cleaning, after treatment indoors. But even such treatment does not guarantee the complete destruction of mice and rats.

Review of popular brands

Most stores stock anti-rodent glue from several companies that have proven themselves in the domestic market. The products produced are safe, effective and live up to their promises.

Alt

Alt is a reliable Russian brand with pronounced advantages. The glue is non-toxic and economical. It is not noticeable to rodents because it has neither color nor smell. Dust-resistant, water-resistant, retains adhesive properties for up to a month.

RatTrap

RatTrap is a Czech brand aimed at exterminating not only rodents, but also insects. The glue copes with cockroaches, bedbugs, and house ants.

Kotofey

Kotofey is a Russian brand with classic adhesive properties. The glue does not spread over the surface and is effective for a long time. It tolerates temperature changes well, which is convenient for use in pantries and utility rooms.

Euroguard

Euroguard is an imported universal gel used for catching rodents and insects. The viscous substance has no odor and is easy to use in the household.

Clean house

Clean House - Russian-made glue. Safe, reliable, universal in relation to the removal of both rodents and insects. It does not flow, does not smell and has all the quality properties of a good glue.

Forssyth

Forssyth is another domestic brand. The composition of the glue is similar to most Russian brands; it successfully removes both mice and rats, as well as insects.

Trap

Kapkan is an original Russian product with the aroma of pine needles. Economical consumption, effective properties. Removes rodents and insects due to strong adhesives.

Features of using glue

Glue for catching rats is a special mixture that has a distinct odor, but is safe for people and pets, and is also convenient to use. The main ingredients in this product are polybutylene, cycloisan or polyisobutylene. They combine into a viscous thick substance that does not dry out for a long time. These characteristics allow you to use a certain amount of the drug for a large surface.

Glue against rodents should be applied to the surface of objects or the floor, but the second option is less preferable, since sooner or later the product will have to be removed, and this is not so easy. First of all, you need to determine the location of the animals; this can be done by the presence of residues of their metabolic products. A piece of food is placed on the adhesive substance; you just need to place it in the center so that the rodent has to put its paw on it.

Glue for catching rats is a special mixture that has a distinct odor, but is safe for people and pets

The substance is applied to a hard, flat and smooth object. A surface such as board, cloth or plywood will not work as the product will simply be absorbed into them. Smooth polystyrene foam pallets are also not suitable for use. An excellent choice are products made from plastic of sufficient rigidity. Plant seeds, cereals, grains, bran, bread, and vegetable oil are used as bait. The larger the trap, the more bait is required.

Folk craftsmen are quite successful in making these devices on their own. To do this yourself, you will need a sheet of cardboard or plastic, it should not be too large, for example, no larger than a sheet of notebook, the glue should have a high degree of fixation. After preparing the base, glue is applied in tracks; they should be several centimeters wide in length, and the distance between them should not exceed 4 centimeters, otherwise the animal will have the opportunity to get out.

The product is extremely easy to use, so even a person without much experience can handle it.

If everything is done correctly, then it does not matter at all what size the rodent is, since the glue is remarkably effective. It contains no toxic substances, so the product is completely safe for humans, because it does not have a negative effect on the respiratory system

It is important to note that there are ready-made products, that is, bases coated with glue are sold immediately, that is, the user simply needs to take it out of the packaging and place it in a certain place where rodents most often operate.

Glue from rats and mice is an excellent remedy for controlling household pests; it shows a high rate of effectiveness, although it has serious drawbacks, first of all, this is manifested in humanity. Because the animal faces a long and painful death. The owner will have to scrape off its body or even kill the rodent if it is still alive at the time of discovery. If you set such a trap in the country and do not appear for a long time, a specific smell will appear from the caught animals.

Operating principle

The glue is a sticky mass that does not dry out for a long time. It is applied to the floor and surfaces of objects located in places where mice live. Bait in the form of pieces of food is placed on the adhesive mass, which attracts rodents. The mice become glued to the surface and are removed. Glue can be purchased in various forms. For example, “Alt” glue is packaged in a tube, from which the composition is applied to the surface in strips 5 cm thick with a small distance from each other. Glue traps are also used, consisting of plates with an adhesive substance applied to them.

Bottle trap: 4 types

Making a trap from a plastic bottle is the easiest option. In every apartment you can find a couple of empty drink containers.

To make a simple mousetrap, you need to take:

2 liter bottle;
string or fishing line;
a small piece of food with a strong aroma for bait.

The manufacturing method is simple:

Cut off the neck with the lid.
Pierce the lower part with an awl or nail heated over a fire.
Pass a rope (fishing line) of the required length into the hole, fix the end on the underside so that it does not jump out. To securely hang the structure, a wall kitchen cabinet handle or a powerful hook will do. The length of the rope should be sufficient.
Place the treat at the bottom of the container.
Place the mousetrap on the edge of a horizontal surface (table, stool) so that the bottom with a piece of food hangs over the floor.

There are several other ways to catch a harmful animal.

How to do:

Cut off the bottom of a container with a capacity of one and a half liters. Cut the edge into triangles with scissors (length 6-8 cm).
Place bait with a pungent odor (cheese, lard) inside.
Carefully bend the triangles with their sharp ends inside the trap.
Lay the structure sideways on a horizontal surface. The mouse will sneak behind the bait, but the curved teeth will not allow it to get out of the trap.

Be sure to read:

How to catch a mouse at home: effective methods and types of traps

Manufacturing:

Take a 0.7 liter glass container with a wide opening, a champagne bottle is ideal.
Pour a tablespoon of warm oil inside. Oil should be chosen with a strong aroma (unrefined sunflower, olive).
Shake the structure to coat it from the inside, coat the neck.
Set the trap obliquely on the floor with the neck up. The mouse will climb inside, but will not be able to get out due to the slippery surface.

Anyone can make such a trap.

Step-by-step instruction:

Carefully cut the two-liter bottle in half with a sharp knife. The bottom part should be larger than the neck part.
Place a piece of food at the bottom of the first part, tightly insert the second part with the neck inward.
Secure the edges of the device with tape, wire, or a stapler. Grease the top with oil. The rodent will get into the neck, but will not be able to crawl back out.

A basin, a small bucket and a bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters can also be used as a mousetrap.

To build a trap, you need to prepare:

small bucket, basin;
soda bottle;
stick or thick iron rod;
a strip of thick cardboard;
bait

How to do:

Pour water into the bucket (a little less than half). Prepare a stick or rod by measuring a length greater than the diameter of the bucket.
Pierce the bottom of the bottle and insert a stick.
Attach a delicious-smelling treat to the side of the bottle with tape (bread dipped in vegetable oil is ideal).
Place the stick on the edge of the bucket.
Cut a strip out of cardboard and make a “bridge” along which the mouse can get to the bait. Having climbed onto the bottle, the animal will turn the structure and end up in the water.

Basic methods of catching mice

Poison is not the best method. Because not all of them are deadly. Some are ineffective; mice will eat them with pleasure and without harm to health. If the poison is strong, the animal will die within a couple of hours after trying the treat. When a mouse is poisoned and dies, a disgusting smell will haunt you. Because she will die in the ventilation or in the wall, from where it will be impossible to get her out. The poison is harmful not only to mice, but also to people and pets. Especially if there are small children in the house, categorically avoid this method.

Mousetraps are most often used in everyday life when you need to catch a mouse. They are sold at any hardware store. Small, about the size of a palm, they consist of a wooden base and a steel trap. The operating principle is based on luring the rodent with food. As soon as he touches the bait, a deadly mechanism is triggered, slamming the unlucky animal. The animal dies, but sometimes it is only injured, and not everyone wants to watch the suffering of a mouse with a broken spine. Throw away the dead rodent and charge the mousetrap again. Take care of your fingers, they can get pinched.

Glue is also not a very pleasant method. Glue is applied to a piece of cardboard and an attractive-smelling bait is placed in the center. You can use smoked sausage or sunflower seeds soaked in unrefined sunflower oil; mice love this smell. The mouse will go for food and stick. But he can get out and run away, leaving behind traces of glue. If you catch a mouse, throw it away along with the cardboard.

The cat is considered a recognized domestic mouse catcher, but city cats do not know how and do not want to catch rodents. Your pet is most likely too full and lazy for such a troublesome task. When he sees a mouse, he will simply watch it without making any attempt to catch it. Or it may turn out that the cat is no less afraid of mice than you are. Therefore, do not expect that your woolly loafer will be able to catch a mouse in the apartment, rely on your own strength.

Traps are hand-made devices for catching mice. There are those that kill, and there are more humane ones, you can catch a mouse in them and then release it.

Choosing between glue and glue trap

Before purchasing an adhesive or a ready-made device for catching rodents, you need to consider a number of factors:

Ready-made records are more expensive than glue packaged in tubes.
Using an adhesive composition, you need to spend time making a homemade trap, looking for a material on which you can pour the adhesive mixture.
Using glue can get your hands dirty, which means you have to scrub them off.

It is necessary to take into account the size of the room and the number of mice. If there are a lot of them or the room is large, the best option would be to make your own fishing devices. After reading the article, it became easy to decide on glue for mice; reviews on the Internet can also help you make the right choice.

Glue trap for mice

In addition to adhesives for catching rats, ready-made plates with an applied adhesive composition are sold. They cost more, but a person does not need to look for a material on which to apply the substance, or get his hands dirty while working with the purchased substance.

Rodentoff

They are plates that are designed for catching small animals. The plate will retain its properties at temperatures from +5 to +30 degrees. Because of this, you cannot use a ready-made trap in the cold.

Advantages:

The plates are effective against rats, mice, and large insects.
Long hardening time for the sticky surface.
A thin sheet that does not stand out on floor coverings.
Does not emit harmful substances during use.

Additionally, you need to use bait to enhance the effectiveness of the plate.

MR mouse

There is also a name for a special glue that is packaged in tubes. The finished trap is a plate measuring 20x15 cm. It can be effectively used against mice, rats, and insects. It does not contain harmful substances, so the device is considered safe for the human body and pets.

Forsyth

An effective trap that differs from other names. Its peculiarity is that it has a specific smell that attracts rodents. During operation, the room temperature cannot be increased above +30 degrees. Used to combat small animals and insects. It does not emit harmful substances, which is why it is used in hospitals, educational institutions, and food storage warehouses.

Block

Devices used to catch mice, rats, insects. The record must be removed from the packaging, the protective film removed, and placed in a pre-designated place. The temperature range that the sticky surface can withstand is from +5 to +50 degrees. Using bait you can increase the effectiveness of the trap.