This afternoon, I was in the living room, in the middle of a conference call, when I heard some rustling noises coming from the kitchen.
For a few brief seconds, I entertained the thought that it might be, say, dishes in the sink shifting, or maybe the garbage settling. But the rustling kept happening. So I went over to take a look.
Yeah, it was a mouse stuck in the glue trap.
Since I was still on the call, there wasn't much I could do. Luckily (if you could call it that), the mouse was stuck fast, so it wasn't going to get away.
Now, look -- I know I could get a humane, live catch mousetrap. But when it comes to mice, catch-and-release just seems kind of pointless. Besides, if you subscribe to castle doctrine (as I do), I reserve the right to use deadly force to protect my home from invaders.
So, after I finished the call, I prepared to deal with the mouse. I wouldn't say that I'm particularly squeamish when it comes to rodents -- let's just say that I'm cautious when it comes to dealing with potential biohazards. (Hantavirus, anyone?)
I ended up double-bagging the trap in some grocery bags, placed a handy 1x5 scrap board on the locus of the rustling lump, and stepped firmly. (Okay, stomped.)
The rustling stopped.
I can't say I enjoyed it.
Also, while I considered taking photos, I decided against it. You sick, twisted bastards.
Anyway, I seem to have avoided PTSD, but I do have to admit it's one of the reasons I stayed in tonight.
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The regular mouse-traps are so cheaply made that I find the mice just lick the peanut butter off and go on their way unscathed. I keep poison in certain places all the time, and I also like the sticky traps. I guess I should be ashamed, but it makes me happy to see the little vermin killed. No matter what method it takes to get them.
ReplyDeleteI can't stand mice but You still got me all heebeegeebeed. Ewwww!
ReplyDeleteDonna -- try some of those fancy plastic snap traps. They trigger easier than the classic ones.
ReplyDeleteRed -- Face your fears. I still have the carcass in the trash, if you think it would help.