Mice are gross. Seeing them run across your kitchen floor is a nightmare. You can go with the traditional latch traps, but these require constant checking, and you have to deal with an exposed dead mouse.
There are now safe and effective electronic mouse traps on the market that eliminate the hassle of killing mice.
In this post, I reviewed the best electric mouse traps on the market today that will make getting rid of mice so much easier.
If you’re looking for the best ways to eliminate mice, I wrote this blog just for you.
Let’s dive in!
1. Victor M1 Smart-Kill Wi-Fi Mouse Trap
Pros
Very easy to use and disposing of trapped rats is mess-free
Produces no chemical smell
Fast death as it emits high voltage
Alerts users via a mobile app whenever there is a catch
Equipped with safety switch for pets and kids
Kills up to 100 mice per set of batteries
Escape-proof design
Does not stain surfaces
Cons
Not recommended for outdoor
Right temperature is needed
Requires four AA batteries to be operational
Some rodents managed to escape
Expensive
Key Details
- Dimensions: 33.45 x 37.8 x 31.65 inches
- Materials: Plastic, Metal
Special Features:
- Removable kill chamber for easy cleaning and disinfecting
- Built-in bait cup
- Beveled columns hold the mouse in place for no escapes
- Reusable trap
- Indoor use only
- Wi-Fi enabled mobile alerts
How Does It Work?
Once the trap is live, you will need to add bait to the bait cup to attract the mouse.
Once the trap is baited place the trap on a flat surface against a wall where there are rodent movements.
It should be placed lengthwise with the rodent entrance nearest to the wall.
Place it where you have seen mice activity or if there are any signs of mice activity.
When the mouse enters far enough into the trap it will walk over electrically charged pads. These electrically charged pads will deliver a lethal electrical charge that kills the mouse.
Once this happens you will receive a notification on the app. There is also an indicator light on top of the trap that lets you know that the trap has caught a mouse.
When the light is green the trap needs to be cleaned. When it’s red the trap is empty and still active.
What I Like
Wifi + Mobile App
This trap connects to the internet and allows you to monitor your home using a mobile app. Anytime a trap is discharged you will receive a notification.
This is a great option if you travel often, have vacation homes, or own residential properties. It makes monitoring your traps extremely easy.
Detachable Kill Chamber
This trap has a detachable kill chamber for easy cleaning and disposing of dead mice. This is a great way to keep the electronic portions of your trap safe while you are cleaning.
Safety Switch
There is a safety switch the deactivates the electronic charge on the trap when the lid is opened.
This is a great safety feature for children and pets. If they happen to get their hand on it, even if the trap is on they will not be harmed.
What I Dislike
Can’t use outdoors
Placing the trap outside your house lessens the functionality of the trap. This is mainly because it uses batteries and electronic components that cannot be exposed to the elements.
Only one catch
This trap can only catch one mouse before it needs to be emptied. If you do not remove the dead mouse other mice can enter the trap and feed on the remaining bait without being electrocuted.
This is a problem because the trap does not close and there is plenty of space for multiple mice to fit inside.
Expensive
This trap is significantly more expensive than other products on the market. This is primarily due to the wifi feature. If you are on a budget, consider opting for a traditional electronic mouse trap without wifi.
2. Victor M250S Upgraded Electronic Mouse Trap
Pros
No touch and no see cleaning
Non-toxic and chemical free
Safety switch
LED indicator light for dead mice
Blinking Red-light to notify low battery
Removable bait cup
Resets automatically
Reusable
Escape-prevention design
Cons
For indoor use only
Not for large infestations
Small size, can’t target large mice
Not effective for other rodents.
Expensive
Consumes batteries quickly
LED light tends to short
Key Details
- Dimensions: 8.94 x 5.03 x 17.78 cm
- Materials: Plastic, Metal
Special Features
- Removable Kill chamber
- Built-in bait cup
- LED Indicator
- Automatic safety switch
How Does It Work
Put the trap on a dry, flat surface against a wall where you have seen or observed signs of rodent activities.
Keep this trap indoors; the elements will damage and affect the functionality of this trap.
Once the trap is set, the bait lures the mouse inside.
When the mouse enters the trap, it walks over metal pads that activate the trap’s lethal electrical shock.
What I Like
Smart circuit technology
It is powered with smart circuit technology that allows quick detection when a mouse enters the kill tunnel. The tunnel design includes beveled columns to keep the mouse in place on the metal plates.
Safe to use
This trap has a built-in safety switch that makes the device inactive when opened. This makes the device safe when you are around your children or pets.
Indicator Lights
This trap uses LED lights to signal when you’ve successfully captured a rat or if you need to charge your device. While this feature may seem trivial, it can save you plenty of time.
Mess-free
Cleaning is easy. LED light tells you once it ready to clean so you never have to check manually again.
A detachable cleaning tray allows you to remove and clean the trap trey—no need to reset the trap since it resets automatically after cleaning.
What I Dislike
Not for outdoor use
Since this device is not weather-proof, you can not use it outdoors.
This is a major downside if you are trying to eliminate mice and roaches from the outside of your home.
Inaccurate “no see” claim
You still get to see the dead mouse or rat, despite its “no see” claim. The entrance does not close once the mouse is inside, allowing you to see the mouse.
Also, at the end of the tunnel, there is a bait cup with holes that allow you to see the mouse.
Small Entrance
The small opening at the entrance of the device only fits well with mice. You’ll need a larger trap to capture larger rats.
3. Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap M260
Pros
Equipped with a unique built-in safety switch
Covers 5,000 sq. ft. of land quickly
Reusable
Can hold 10 mice
Has two entry points
Multiple kills with shock and drop chamber for
Has collection drawer for easy disposal
Cons
Not weather-proof
Tiny entrance making mice’s entry difficult
The red light blinks does not always
Not for outdoor use
Not long-lasting as promised
Relatively expensive compared to other snap traps
Key Details
- Materials: Plastic, metal
Other Special Features:
- Dead Mouse Trey – hold 10 mice
- Double Entrance
- LED Indicators
How Does It Work
This trap has two small stairways that lead to the kill tunnel. The kill tunnel is lined with electrocution plats along the floor.
Foro the electrocution traps to be triggered; the mouse must enter past a certain level. Once this level is reached, electrical charges are released, killing the mouse.
After the mouse is electrocuted, the floor unlatches and drops the mouse into the cleaning tray.
After the mouse is removed, the trap is active and ready for another mouse.
What I Like
High killing capacity
The trap is capable of holding up to 10 dead mice per setting, eliminating the need to empty the trap after every kill. After a kill, the Shock N’ Drop Chamber rotates automatically to deposit the dead mouse in the collection drawer, and then resets itself.
Humane high-voltage shock
The Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap uses a high-voltage shock to kill mice humanely in seconds.
Easy to use
Simply bait, place and turn on the device. It’s that simple. When there’s a successful kill, the trap will alert you with a blinking green light.
Safe
If you have kids or pets at home, there’s no need to worry about an accident because as soon as the door opens, the trap will shut itself off.
Easy disposal
After killing, the trap will automatically place them in a cleaning tray. To clea all you have to do is emoty the cleaning tray.
What I Dislike
Reliability
After using it for a few months, the device stops working reliably. Some of its issues include malfunctions with the rotating kill plate and unreliable battery power.
Small size
The bait I put remains untouched and that is mainly because the tiny stairs and entrances are too small for the mice to get in. The trap is indeed much smaller than we expected.
4. PestZilla 1 Humanitarian Control Zap Trap
Pros
Works on larger rodents
“No-touch, no-see” method
Easy to clean and set-up
Indicator light
Comes in a lightweight design
5-foot-long power cord and adaptor
Beeps when there’s a catch
Cons
Not water resistant
No safety features for children or pets
Indoor use only
Cleaning the trap after each kill is necessary·
Questionable durability
Key Details
- Dimensions: 11 x 4.5 x 5-inches
- Materials: Plastic, Metal
Special Features:
- Extension plug
- Indicator light for hard-to-reach areas
- Detachable lid for easy cleaning.
What I Like
Batteries Not Required
This trap is great because you can use it without batteries. It comes with an adapter and 5ft extension card. This will eliminate the need of worrying about batteries dying and your trap not remaining active.
Large Size
It has a large enough opening to allow large rodents to get inside. You can use this for large rodents such as rats, squirrels, and chipmunks.
Effective
It delivers a 7000V zap that is sufficient to kill most rodents in seconds. This is a humane and effective way of getting rid mice and rats.
What I Dislike
Not for outdoor use
Since it must be kept dry at all times to be effective, hence, using it outside is not recommended.
Inconsistent beep
There are times that after alarming when it caught one rodent, it didn’t alarm for the succeeding part. But there are also times when it keeps on beeping even though it trapped nothing, giving me false assumptions.
5. Victor M2524S Electronic Rat Trap
Pros
Automatic detection
Includes a built-in safety switch and bait cup
Hygienic: direct contact with the rodent not required.
Detachable killing chamber
Reusable
LED indicator
Cons
Package does not come with batteries
Indoor use only
Requires multiple mouse traps for larger infestations
Mostly plastic
Can only kill one mouse at a time
Key Details
- Dimensions: 6.25 x 3.25 x 1.75 inches
Features
- Product material composition: Plastic, metal
- Contains removable kill chamber and a built-in bait cup
- Can kill 100 mice per set of batteries
How Does It Work
This trap is the original electric mouse trap in the Victor series. It operates similarly to the more advanced models on the market.
Start by placing the trap along with the guidelines and making sure to keep this indoors. Then add bait into the bait cup located at the end of the trap.
Once the trap is active, it will automatically sense when a mouse has entered the chamber.
When the mouse is deep enough into the trap, the electrocution pads are activated. After the trap is triggered, the trap has an indicator light to let you know a mouse is caught.
After its caught, flip open the lid and dispose of the mouse.
What I Like
Compact
Compared to other devices on the market this trap is small and compact.
You can place it behind appliance or under furniture with ease.
Safety Switch
Safety switch turn off the electrical charge on the device anytime the lid is open. This is a great safety measure when you are cleaning it or if you have children pets.
Inexpensive
As one of the first electric mouse traps of the series, it is less expensive than some of the other options. This is perfect if you are on a budget but are not worried about special features, and you want the job done.
What I Dislike
Cleaning is Difficult
Removing the mouse from the chamber is not as easy as other traps.
Since the chamber is not detachable you need to take the entire trap.
Make sure to avoid getting water on the trap when cleaning.
Small Entrance
The entrance to this trap is on the smaller side, which means it can only be used for mice.
In some cases, larger mice may have a difficult time getting in.
6. Rat Zapper Classic Rat Trap
Pros
LED indicator
Hands-free and clean rodent elimination
Does not contain harmful ingredients
Works on larger rodents
Tool is low-maintenance
Cons
Can only kill one rodent at a time
Limited number of 20 uses per battery
Indoor use only
Key Details
- Dimensions: 12 x 4.33 x 4.5 inches
Features
- Product material composition: plastic, metal
- Can kill up to 20 mice per set of batteries
- Sensor driven, can detect the rodent when it enters the trap
- Has light indicators: One red blink for battery check and a repeated red blink for rodent update
How Does It Work
The Rat Zapper Classic is supported by a network of smart mechanisms that spots the rodent’s movement once it enters the device. The mousetrap releases a continuous shock for the span of two minutes, ensuring its death.
To discard the dead rodent’s body, tip the trap and directly place it into the trash.
What I Like
Can kill larger rodents
In terms of functionality, this mouse trap will exceed your expectations. In addition to its effectiveness in killing small rodents, it can also eliminate larger ones such as chipmunks or squirrels.
Includes a light indicator
With the product’s built-in led light indicator, you’ll immediately know when a mouse has been caught, allowing you to dispose of it as soon as you can to prevent any odor from lingering in your home.
What I Dislike
Complicated cleaning method
Unlike the other mousetraps, the cleaning method for this device is too specific and tiresome. The electrical wiring could have been tweaked to withstand water or vapor.
Expensive
Not the best choice for those who are looking for an economical killing device. Other brands can do a similar job at a reasonable price.
7. Electric Alert System
Pros
Batteries included
Immediately alerts you when a mouse is captured
Alert is loud
Easy to use
Cons
The alert’s continuous chime may cause irritation and may awaken sleeping babies
Not for large rodents
Not a electric mouse trap
Key Details
- Dimensions are: 3.94 x 1.77 x 1.06 inches
Features
- Product material composition: Plastic, metal
- Sends a chime alert when rodents are captured
How Does It Work
While this is not an electronic mouse trap, this is a great way you can add an electronic twist to your traditional traps.
The Mouse Trap Electric Alert System is suitable for small rodents. When a mouse gets snared in the trap, the Snap Alert’s lever will snap, activating the 60-second chime notification until cleared.
What I Like
Easy To Setup
This device is extremely easy to set up.
All you have to do is snap it on to the trap and its ready to go.
Alert is Loud
The alert is loud enough to hear even if you are not nearby which is nice.
This will let you know when you need to clean your traps.
Improves cleaning time
This trap eliminates the need to constantly check traps and improves how fast your traps get cleaned and reset.
What I Dislike
Not a Zapper
This does not add any electrical charge just an alert system.
Mostly Plastic
This device is made of mostly plastic so be safe when removing it or cleaning traps since it can break.
Conclusion
Like the products stated above, newer designs for rat traps have improved significantly over the years with the help of modern technological innovations, and are now recognized as advantageous, especially in an individual’s busy day-to-day life.
I hope you find what’s suitable for your lifestyle so feel free to take your pick from the list and let me know in the comments below!