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mousetrap
Also known as mouse trap
thumb|A spring mousetrap by Victor thumb|Triggering a mousetrap A mousetrap is a specialized type of animal trap designed primarily to catch and, usually, kill mice. Mousetraps are usually set in an indoor location where there is a suspected infestation of rodents. Larger traps are designed to catch other species of animals, such as rats, squirrels, and other small rodents. Trap types differ significantly in effectiveness, potential harm to wildlife and pets, and the level of suffering caused, with some raising serious welfare and environmental concerns.
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16 sectionsContents
- Types
- Jaw mousetrap
- Spring-loaded bar mousetrap
- Electric mousetrap
- Live-capture mousetrap
- Glue mousetraps
- Bucket mousetraps
- Disposable mousetraps
- Continuous traps
- Ethical and environmental concerns of different trap types
- Similar devices
- History
- In general culture
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|A spring mousetrap by Victor thumb|Triggering a mousetrap A mousetrap is a specialized type of animal trap designed primarily to catch and, usually, kill mice. Mousetraps are usually set in an indoor location where there is a suspected infestation of rodents. Larger traps are designed to catch other species of animals, such as rats, squirrels, and other small rodents. Trap types differ significantly in effectiveness, potential harm to wildlife and pets, and the level of suffering caused, with some raising serious welfare and environmental concerns.
==Types==