Description of mouse and rat glue brands, do-it-yourself rules of use
Rodents often attack human dwellings and cause significant damage. Damage to food, clothes, furniture, garden plantings can be caused in a short time, so it is important to get rid of such intrusive neighbors in time. Recently, various types of mouse glue have been actively used - a novelty that appeared on the market relatively recently has a number of advantages and disadvantages.
Principle of operation
Mouse glue is a special substance. The main components are polybutylene, cycloisane, polyisobutylene, which form a viscous mass. The composition is not toxic to children and animals, however, this does not detract from its effectiveness. The principle of operation is very simple. The mouse adheres to the squeezed glue and cannot get out of the trap. All of her attempts to get out of it end in her getting bogged down even more in a thick viscous mass, sticking all of her limbs and hair.Thus, an unlimited number of rodents can be captured without the risk of harming people and pets.
Effectiveness of the method
The efficiency of this method is very high. Up to several dozen rodents can be caught per day with glue, which is especially important for amateur gardeners, summer residents and rural residents. You need to catch parasites in several places at once. To do this, place food bait with glue on hard cardboard in the most likely rodent habitats.
Advantages and disadvantages
When buying rodent glue, you need to know the pros and cons.
There are many advantages:
- Security. Since the composition of the glue is free from highly toxic substances, it can be safely used in kindergartens, catering enterprises, at home, in the country. Glue will not spread throughout the house, like, for example, loose poison, so you can not be afraid of tragic consequences.
- Low consumption. The glue is pressed into a thin strip, it does not dry out for several weeks. One tube is enough to catch dozens of mice in a short time.
- Easy to apply. The composition is sold ready-made, so there is no need to mix anything and invent complicated enterprises. To squeeze the glue on the cardboard and put a piece of something tasty on it, it will take no more than two minutes.
- Since highly viscous substances are involved in the adhesive composition, it will not be difficult to catch a rodent of any size. Mice, puppies and even adult rats can be caught with these traps.
- There is no doubt that the rodent will not get out of the trap, because the viscous mass provides good grip, and all active movements of the animal will lead to the fact that it will stick even more. This is especially true for summer residents, as you can set traps and go and collect dead animals on the next trip.
- Availablity. Rodent glue is available at affordable prices at any hardware store.
- The absence of strong-smelling substances in the glue, which is especially useful if there are young children or allergy sufferers in the house.
The disadvantages of glue are much less, but they still exist:
- If there is a lot of dust in the house, closet or in the countryside, the effectiveness of the trap is noticeably reduced. Flakes of dust settle on the glue and it loses its original properties.
- If a cat or dog is caught in the trap, it will not be poisoned. But the fur will have to be cut, because the glue will not wash off.
- The mice don't die right away, they try to get out and squeak desperately. Those who are particularly impressionable will probably be upset by this fact.
Review of popular brands
In most stores, rodent glue from several companies that have established themselves in the domestic market is presented. The funds released are safe, effective and meet the stated promises.
Alt
Alt is a reliable Russian brand with obvious advantages. The glue is non-toxic and economical. It is not perceptible by the rodent, because it has neither color nor smell. Dust resistant, waterproof, retains its adhesive properties for up to a month.
Rat trap
RatTrap is a Czech brand aimed at destroying not only rodents, but also insects. The glue is resistant to cockroaches, bed bugs and house ants.
Kotofey
Kotofey is a Russian brand with classic adhesive properties. The glue does not spread on the surface, it is effective for a long time. It tolerates temperature changes well, which is convenient for use in shops and laundries.
Euroguard
Euroguard is an imported universal gel, used to trap rodents and insects. The viscous substance has no smell, it is easily used in the household.
clean house
Clean House - Russian-made glue. Safe, reliable, versatile in rodent and insect farming. Does not run or smell and has all the quality properties of a good glue.
Foresight
Foresight is another national brand. The composition of the glue is similar to that of most Russian brands; it successfully eliminates mice, rats and insects.
Trap
Kapkan is an original Russian product with the aroma of pine needles. Economical consumption, effective properties. Eliminate rodents and insects with strong adhesives.
How to do it yourself
You can make glue from mice with your own hands. To do this, you need to purchase several components:
- glycerin - 5 g;
- alcohol (ethyl) - 35 ml;
- water - 1 l;
- flour - 100 g;
- gelatin - 6 g.
Progress:
- Pour the gelatin into the water and leave for a day.
- Put water in containers in a water bath, add flour and stir.
- Heat everything almost to a boil, but don't let it boil. Stir the composition until thick sour cream is obtained.
- Pour alcohol and glycerin into the composition.Shake until the components are homogeneous.
Homemade glue dries quickly. Therefore, you need to change it several times a day.
Rules and instructions for use
Despite the fact that the tool is easy to use, it still has some rules for its use.
So, here are some tips on how to use glue for breeding mice:
- Press the adhesive onto a flat moving surface with a thin tape. It can be a hard cardboard, a plastic lid of a large container measuring 30 by 30. The glue is squeezed along the perimeter and several times in the center of the trap. It is important to press the adhesive in a thin layer without interruption.
- A piece of something tasty is placed in the middle of the trap. For example, meat, cheese or sausages.
- Several other plates are designed in the same way and placed in several places.
Glue cannot be used on wooden surfaces as they absorb it.
How to choose locations for traps
For traps, they choose secluded places that attract rodents. Under the bed, behind the closet, refrigerator, kitchen utensils - wherever it is dark, quiet and no one will disturb. It is necessary to place several such cardboards with glue at a time and carefully observe them daily. If the mouse is caught, the carcass should be discarded and wait for the next "catch".
Pantry traps are a must. Mice love food supplies, cereal, books, old rags, and anything that nobody touches for months or weeks. By placing glue plates on it, you can be sure of the success of the business. Summer cottages, garden houses, bathhouses, sheds also need similar treatment.From time to time traps should be checked and dead rodents removed.
Plates are changed 1-2 times a month as dust enters the glue and its partial absorption into the surface of the paper.
Alternative methods
In addition to adhesives, there are alternative methods for trapping rodents. If there are a lot of mice and rats, it is better to combine them. It sometimes happens that the application of one of the methods turns out to be problematic. After carefully studying all the tools offered, you can choose the one that suits your particular situation.
Mouse trap
A mousetrap (trap) belongs to the category of relatively safe means. The classic capture scheme looks like this: they set up a mousetrap, put in a piece of food and wait for the animal to appear. As soon as the rodent takes food, the trap closes.
Mummifying Poison
The main distinguishing feature of mummifying poison is its ability to turn a mouse's body into a mummy. The corpse dries and does not spread fetid odors. The secret of the poisonous composition is that it contains slow-acting poisons. The rodent eats the bait and begins to hurt. In case of illness, the animal tries to hide in a hole, and the burrows of rats and mice are usually outside human dwellings. Therefore, the possibility of the appearance of mouse corpses in the apartment is almost excluded.
loose poison
Bulk poison is a classic version produced in powder or granules. Such poison is added to food and displayed as bait in secluded places. The rat or mouse eats the right dose and dies.
Rat catcher
A rat trap is a safe option, especially if there are young children in the house.Possessing a natural hunting instinct, such a cat is able to reliably protect a person from an invasion of rodents. In a village house, one cannot do without a cat at all, so they often keep several cats there. It is better to have gray cats, as they are believed to be better developed in terms of hunting. In addition, an unobtrusive color helps them to dress up better, which cannot be said, for example, about redheads.
Better to have cats, they are more hardworking than cats.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, as a rodent repellent, appeared relatively recently. This is a device that creates high frequency waves that scare away rodents. The device is installed in the room by plugging it into the network and left for several weeks. After two or three weeks, the animals leave their chosen place, since they do not like the neighborhood with constant radiation of ultrasonic waves. Animals do not die when using ultrasound.
Precautionary measures
When using toxic agents, it is necessary to observe increased safety measures. Funds should never be left in a place accessible to children. Also, you can not place in places within the reach of animals. When working with glue, you need to make sure that it does not get on mucous membranes, eyes and skin. In case of contact, immediately flush the area with water.
Additional tips and tricks
For the best effect, it is better to combine mice and rats. That doesn't always mean high quality. It is better to choose drugs depending on the specific situation. It is better to buy anti-rodent products in specialized stores.