If you have a pet, especially a cat, it is likely that from time to time it will bring home its nocturnal prey, showing all its affection with this 'welcome' gift. Read the article and discover the steps necessary to capture the little visitor, to get rid of them safely and without causing harm.
Steps
Step 1. Choose a capture area, ie a room with a window
A small room with a window will do just fine.
Step 2. Open the window in the room and close all remaining windows in your home
The animal will be able to hear sounds coming from outside and will go into the room to try to go outside.
Step 3. If you live on the ground floor and you don't mind some small bugs flying around the house, remove the mosquito net from the window
The animal may find its way out on its own and leave your home forever.
Step 4. If the window is not located on the ground floor, or if you do not wish to remove the mosquito net, place a pet trap in the chosen room and use peanut butter as bait
No rodent can resist the temptation of peanut butter.
Step 5. Exit the room and wait
If you need to stay indoors, try to engage in a quiet activity, occupying an area of the house away from the 'hunting area'. Over time the pet will be attracted to the scent of peanut butter and, once it arrives in the room with the trap, it will end up in it. Done, you managed to catch your rodent!
Step 6. Take the trap outside and release the pet
It may be best to release it in an area away from your home to prevent the experience from happening again.
Advice
Check your trap at approximately one hour intervals. The poor pet shouldn't be trapped any longer than necessary
Warnings
- Know that releasing an animal in the nearest wildlife park is technically a 'wild animal transfer' consisting of a violation of many statutes. Furthermore, the place where you decide to free it, may not appreciate its presence.
- A rodent in your home could indicate a rodent infestation in the attic.
