I think that mice are only attracted to the glue traps if they are baited.
I have used them to trap insects for monitoring for a number of years and
have never caught a mouse (thankfully).  Some glue traps are scented and do
not require bait, I have not used those.  We do have a live trap for larger
"critters."

----- Original Message -----
From: "Karen Duncan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: sticky traps


> As a card carrying member of the Bleeding Heart Tree Huggers, I have to
> ask: Is anyone else concerned about the potential cruelty of these
> sticky traps? Of course we must monitor our spaces for damaging pests,
> and OK, I can see them for insects, especially with close monitoring.
> But it concerns me on several different levels (practical; ethical,
> etc.) to think of mice stuck in them and dying slowly. Can't be a decent
> way to die. And carcasses attract insects! I'm not trying to begin a big
> ethical discussion but would like the list to know about any
> alternatives that people might be using. Anyone?
>
> Peace and love,
>
> Karen Duncan
> Registrar
> Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
> University of Minnesota
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