Where are good locations for placing mouse traps?

• A. In a three-dimensional sphere about 10 feet around signs of mice
• B. Along the ceiling edges of rooms
• C. Inside air ducts
• D. In open fields outside buildings

Answer: (A)

Placing mouse traps where activity has been seen and doing so in all directions within about a 10-foot radius targets the paths mice actually use. When you detect signs of mice, setting traps in a three-dimensional sphere around that point ensures traps intercept mice no matter which direction they approach from, increasing the chance of a quick capture. Mice tend to move along accessible routes, especially along walls and through the spaces they use for travel, so surrounding the activity with traps covers the most likely paths they’ll take.

Other placements miss common mouse behavior. Traps along ceiling edges overlook the usual routes mice use on floors and walls. Inside air ducts is impractical and often unsafe, with limited accessibility and effectiveness. Traps in open fields outside buildings don’t address the indoor infestation where mice live and move most of the time.