Mouse glue

Rat and mouse glue - what it is and how it works

Probably, many had to deal with such small "living problems" as rats or mice. These unpleasant rodents have only one problem: from banal fright to damage to furniture and other household items. But people have learned to counteract them effectively enough using "special glue".

Glue against rats, mice and insects - a special preparation designed to fight rodents; does not dry out for a long time, which is why it retains its properties for a large amount of time. It is applied on different surfaces together with the bait and placed in the place where the activity of the "enemies" is greatest. The rodent, smelling the smell of food, not suspecting anything, goes to the trap you have prepared. Upon contact with the glue, his body sticks, and he dies. The rodent cannot get out in any way. You just have to 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 whole process of using this tool will be described below.

How to use:

1. first you need to decide on the location of the bait. Choose the best place where rodents can find it most quickly and start their "last" meal
2. you should prepare cardboard boxes. Usually they use sizes 10 by 10 cm (more is possible)
3. do not forget about personal safety measures: put on rubber gloves, grab tweezers and a toothpick (in case of high toxicity of the glue)
4. sparing no glue, apply it in large quantities to the cardboard, spreading in a circle. It will be best to cover the entire area in order to definitely catch the rodent.

prepare the mixture, the poison for spreading near the habitat or frequent place of movement of rats, mice
you can use anything as bait: from sausages and sausages to grains and bread
if a rat is caught, then you will hear a strong squeak, which will tell about the successful work of the glue
repeat these procedures until you completely destroy them

Components and properties of adhesives from mice and rats

Mouse glue is an effective remedy for getting rid of rodents, or at least dramatically reducing their numbers. To understand how effective it is, you need to figure out what is included.

Main components:

1. Cycloisane.
2. 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:

1. The owner of the premises calculates the places along which the animals run more often than elsewhere, looking for "mouse paths".
2. The adhesive is applied to the selected areas in an even layer.
3. Running along the usual road, the animal falls on a sticky area, begins to break free, thereby getting stuck even more.

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

Advantages and pros

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

• The adhesive does not emit toxic fumes during use.
• Ease of use. You do not need to have any additional skills to use the mouse repellent.
• There is no unpleasant smell.
• The adhesive mass does not dry out for a long time, while firmly holding any object falling 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 makes it effective against rats.

Rodent 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, "poison" the main paths. Pets can 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. She has no smell, color. Glue Alt from rodents does not emit harmful vapors, however, its ingress into the human body is unacceptable and dangerous.

The composition is a mixture of several components:

1. Cyclosan - 9.6%.
2. Polyisobutylene - 80.8%.
3. 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.

It is required to check the trap once every 2 days. Suitable for use in hospitals, food storage rooms, grain storage rooms.

Kotofey

Glue Kotofey is an effective remedy for mice, 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, it is safe for the human body.

Benefits of Kotofey:

• Low cost.
• Ease of use.
• Small consumption.
• Resistant to high humidity, debris.

The bait increases the effectiveness of the trap.

Glue "Clean House"

The composition is a mixture of three components:

1. Polybutylene - 76.6%.
2. Cyclocaniol 10.9%
3. Polyisobutylene - 12.4%.

It has several main advantages:

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

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

Trap

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

Forms of glue

The drug comes in several forms.

Such a composition is known that serves as an alternative to the usual mousetraps and traps. A non-toxic adhesive, such as ALT, for example, traps gray pests inside and outside living quarters, agricultural buildings and backyards. Its use is recommended for both dry and damp 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 of ​​the room. The product shows excellent results in both dry and humid rooms.

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

A ready-made adhesive board is available. This agent attracts the rodent with special ingredients called attractants. By using the preparation in this form, you get rid of the need to apply it on the surface and then remove the residues. The adhesive board is easy to use - you just need to remove the protective film and set the trap in the required place.

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

Advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of glue against mice include:

1. 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 a cardboard or board, in the second, it must be simply installed near the residence;
2. Safety: glue for rodents is non-toxic and not dangerous for people and pets, does not emit poisonous fumes;
3. Lack of smell: the mass does not smell and does not cause irritation;
4. Efficiency: if the mouse gets into the mass, it will no longer be able to peel off on its own;
5. Long exposure time: the substance remains soft for 20 days, does not lose its properties in light or warmth;
6. Low cost: for example, glue "Clean House" from rodents costs about 100-200 rubles. *

However, the glue for catching mice also has some disadvantages:

1. Still, this is not the most humane way: the mice die of thirst and hunger for several days, during which she will call relatives for help. Of course, you can stop her torment by killing her with your own hands, but few will dare to do this;
2. Potential danger to children and pets: contact with baby skin may cause allergies, if animals stick, you will have to

Anti-mouse adhesive brands

To date, several manufacturing countries produce glue for catching mice. The most common brands are:

Alt glue (Alt) of Russian production. This mechanical rodent control agent can be used in all types of indoor and garden areas. Alt glue achieves the greatest efficiency in the fight against house mice

Rats, on the other hand, are 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 trapping mice and rats, but also for crawling insects such as snails and caterpillars.

Foresight (production - Russia)

This glue is good because it is a drug of the fourth hazard class, which means that 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 adhesive is highly tacky, which allows it to hold even large pests. It also contains a food attractant that lures rodents.

EuroGuard - Italian remedy

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 cold rooms.

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

There are also ready-made adhesive boards on the market. The convenience of their use is that you do not need to look for a suitable cardboard and apply glue yourself. Accordingly, in this form, the drug will cost significantly more.

Views

Manufacturers today offer a wide variety of pest control products. Therefore, you are unlikely to feel 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 the fight against pests:

1. Almost all existing products are non-toxic and odorless. They contain active ingredients such as cycloisane, polyisobutylene, and polybutylene. A similar preparation is applied in separate stripes in those places where the mouse family supposedly lives. If it is necessary to catch not a mouse, but a rat, it is recommended to firmly fix the planks with glue on the floor, as shown in the photo. The anti-mice adhesive is applied exclusively with rubber gloves. Since the drug is toxic, the skin of the hands needs to be protected. In the case when no one gets into the trap for some time, it is moved to another place. According to the instructions for most of these drugs, they cannot be stored in places where the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius;
2. You can also purchase an adhesive from mice that are bred in a private house. Such a tool is created on the basis of polybutylene and is used to combat small rodents. It is used in all rooms without any restrictions on 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 subzero temperatures. It is applied on a plane using a bait, as shown in the photo. You will only need one such trap per five meters of floor space or one trap per room in a residential building;
3. The glue trap for controlling garden rodents is another type of such product. According to reviews, it is very effective in getting rid of mice on the site. The advantage of the glue trap is its absolute non-toxicity, which means that it does not affect the body in any way. It can be purchased as an adjunct to popular and effective repellents. After all, the latter begin to act after some time, and the glue against mice works from the first seconds of application;
4. Also today it has become 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. You do not need to adhere to the technology of applying the composition to the surface, as well as wash off the remnants of the 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 alternatives:

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

Mummifying poison. Quite a convenient way to deal with rats. But then a dead rat or mouse will lie under the furniture, where you cannot see and reach it.

Loose poison. This type of poison is suitable only in those 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.

Cat-rat-trap. Quite an unusual method of rodent control, but very effective.

Ultrasonic repeller. Most modern method. It is based on the fact that a device plugged into an outlet emits a sound that is not picked up by humans, but not carried by mice and rats. They just run away.

Instructions for the use of glue

It is quite simple to use glue from any of the above companies, as well as to make a glue mousetrap with your own hands:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard, plywood, or plastic that is over 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 with screws or self-tapping screws so that the captured animal does not smear everything around.
2. Glue is smeared on the substrate with a thick layer of strips of 2-5 cm, it should be borne in mind that the substance acquires the required viscosity only half an hour after application.
3. Food bait for mice is placed in the center: a piece of bread with sunflower oil, sausage or bacon.
4. The glue trap for mice is installed in places where rodents are most likely to appear: corners of the room, near walls or burrows found, near a trash can, an entrance door, ventilation.
5. The distance between the substrates during installation is 3-15 m and depends on the total area of ​​the room, the amount of furniture and rodents.
6. When placing, 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 use special houses.
7. Traps should be inspected regularly to dispose of trapped individuals and to replace those in which dust or debris has appeared.

If the trap is used against rats, then the check should be done daily, since the pest, having smeared 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 to bait. But mice do not have such mental abilities, so you come across several pieces at once.

Disadvantages of the method

The effectiveness of the products is noticeably reduced in rooms with a high concentration of dust, dirt and moisture. Therefore, in order to achieve maximum effect under these conditions, it is recommended to change the rat glue substrates at least once a week.

When using adhesives, the following factors must be considered:

Pets can be tempted by the bait and hurt by drugs. This is especially true for hamsters, guinea pigs and cats. In such cases, in order to remove the adhering compound, you will have to cut the glue along with the wool. The manifestation of allergic rashes on the skin of animals is possible. The compositions are highly undesirable to use in rooms where there are children.

Inadvertently, they can get dirty, the glue will have to be removed with special means. This method is ineffective in the fight against rats and is more suitable for trapping mice Well, and the last thing is getting rid of animals that have been trapped in the trap.

Alternative to glue and cool traps

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

These include:

Classic mousetraps. The death of a rodent occurs almost instantly

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

Poison

It can be used only in rooms where there are no people or pets. Prohibited for use in hospitals, food storage warehouses. Poisoned mice and rats come out of hiding. But some of them die in hard-to-reach places, decomposing at the same time. 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 get used to the ultrasound. As a rule, rats are scared away by signals with a frequency of 20-50 kHz, mice 10-20 kHz.

Many owners of private houses or apartments have a cat. This pet will not only create a more comfortable environment, will delight others, but will also prevent the appearance of mice. But in this case, the cat family may have the possibility of catching some kind of infection or even poisoning through the poisoned carcass of a rodent, which happens to almost all animals.

Which is better poison or glue-based trap

When using chemicals, there is a big plus, rodents die, and whole families. That is, if you have a large number of them, then it is worth using chemistry. The trap will definitely not cope with the invasion of rodents. The disadvantage of poisons is their toxicity, both for humans and for pets. It should be borne in mind that poisons cannot be used in canteens and cafes either. Rodents, having eaten poisons, can die in a place inaccessible to humans. This means that the corpse will decompose, and a fetid odor will spread around

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

It is also important to consider that a cat, like a real predator, can eat a poisoned rat and die. If a mustachioed hunter gets into a sticky trap, then the worst thing is a clipped piece of wool that will grow back in a couple of months

Many poisons in their composition contain components that are toxic to humans; if they enter the digestive system, they can even cause death, so it is dangerous to use them in houses where small children live

With traps, the situation is different - 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. For effective control of rodents, it is better to combine traps and poison. You can use traps, ultrasonic scarers. One thing is clear, it is easier to prevent rodents than to fight them later. To do this, you need not leave food deposits, especially if you have a subsidiary farm. Take out the garbage in the trash cans, if you live in high-rise buildings, do not litter in the entrances.

Alternatively, get a rat catcher, who will certainly make sure that you don't have rodents. You can periodically do prevention - lay out traps or mousetraps.

Ways to fight

Mouse trapped

The most effective method of dealing with mice and rats is the regular deratization by specialized services. But this measure has several side, negative consequences. The toxic chemicals used for the treatment of premises are very toxic, and the ingress of small doses into the human body can lead to allergic reactions, poisoning.

The penetration of chemicals can also occur after the treatment of basements, attics, and in cases of non-observance of the elementary rules of ventilation and cleaning, after processing inside the premises. But even such treatment does not guarantee the complete destruction of mice and rats.

Features of using glue

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

Rodent glue 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 to do. First of all, it is necessary to determine the place of localization of the animals, this can be done by the presence of residues of the products of their vital activity. A piece of food is placed on the glue, only you need to put it in the center so that the rodent has to stand on it.

Rat catching glue is a special mixture that has a strong odor, but at the same time is safe for people and pets

The substance is applied to a hard, flat and smooth object. Surfaces such as boards, cloth or plywood will not work as the product will simply soak into them. Also, smooth polystyrene foam pallets are not suitable for use. Plastic products with sufficient rigidity are an excellent choice.Seeds of plants, cereals, grains, bran, bread, 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 with your own hands, you need a sheet of cardboard or plastic, it should not be too large, for example, no more than a sheet of a notebook, the glue should have an increased degree of fixation. After preparing the base, glue is applied in tracks, in length they should reach a width of several centimeters, while the distance between them should not exceed 4 centimeters, otherwise the animal will have the opportunity to get out.

The tool is extremely easy to use, thanks to which even a person without much experience can cope with its use.

If done correctly, it doesn't matter what size the rodent is, as 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 finished products, that is, the bases are sold immediately, smeared with glue, that is, the user just needs to pull it out of the package and place it in a certain place where rodents most often conduct their activities.

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

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 containers for drinks.

To make the simplest mousetrap, you need to take:

• a 2 liter bottle;
• rope or fishing line;
• a small piece of food with a strong flavor for bait.

The manufacturing method is simple:

1. Cut off the neck with the lid.
2. Pierce the lower part with an awl or a nail heated on fire.
3. Pass a string (fishing line) of the required length into the hole, fix the end on the underside so that it does not jump out. Hang the structure securely; a kitchen cabinet handle or a powerful hook will do. The length of the rope must be sufficient.
4. Place the treat on the bottom of the container.
5. 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:

1. Cut off the bottom of a container with a capacity of one and a half liters. Cut the edge with scissors in the form of triangles (length 6-8 cm).
2. Put a bait with a pungent smell (cheese, bacon) inside.
3. Gently bend the triangles with the sharp ends inside the trap.
4. Lay the structure sideways on a horizontal surface. The mouse will make its way behind the bait, and bent teeth will not allow it to get out of the trap.

Be sure to read:

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

Manufacturing:

1. Take a 0.7 liter glass container with a wide opening, a champagne bottle is ideal.
2. Pour in a tablespoon of warm oil. Oil should be chosen with a strong aroma (unrefined sunflower, olive).
3. Shake the structure to smear it from the inside, coat the neck.
4. Place the trap at an angle 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:

1. Carefully cut a 2 liter bottle in two with a sharp knife.The lower part should be larger than the neck part.
2. Put a piece of food on the bottom of the first part, insert the second part tightly with the neck inside.
3. Secure the edges of the device with tape, wire, stapler. Lubricate the top with oil. The rodent will penetrate the throat, but will not be able to crawl back.

A basin, a small bucket and a 0.5 liter bottle can also be used as a mousetrap.

To build a trap, you need to prepare:

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

How to do:

1. Pour water into a bucket (slightly less than half). Prepare a stick or rod by measuring a length larger than the diameter of the bucket.
2. Pierce the bottom of the bottle, stick in the stick.
3. Attach a delicious-smelling treat with duct tape to the side of the bottle (bread dipped in vegetable oil is ideal).
4. Place a stick on the edge of the bucket.
5. Cut a strip out of cardboard, make a "bridge" along which the mouse can get to the bait. Having climbed onto the bottle, the animal will turn the structure and find itself in the water.

Choosing between glue and glue trap

Before buying an adhesive or a ready-made rodent trap, there are a number of factors to consider:

1. Ready-made plates are more expensive than glue packaged in tubes.
2. Using an adhesive, you need to spend time making a homemade trap, looking for material on which you can pour the glue mass.
3. Using glue can get your hands dirty and have to rub them off.

It is necessary to take into account the size of the room, 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 gear. After reading the article, it became easy to decide on the glue for mice, reviews on the Internet can also help you make the right choice.