Just leaving a bowl of rice in the middle of your kitchen floor will likely not get the job done. You need to think like a hunter.Rice
Step One: Hunting and Reconnaissance
Prior to setting up the bait, determine the “High-Traffic Zones” in your home. Look for:
Droppings: These are small, dark pellets shaped like grains of rice that typically appear in cupboards or along the baseboards.
Staining: These are marks created by the mouse’s oily coat as it moves along the wall.
Gnawing: Inspect food containers and wooden trimmings.
Step Two: The “Pre-Bait”
As mentioned above, mice are neophobic, which means they fear unfamiliar things. In this case, the bait. Therefore, the first two nights, place small amounts of plain rice. This helps with “bait acceptance.” When they are comfortable eating the bait, then introduce the baking soda.
Step Three: Placement
Mice dislike open areas because of their poor eyesight and dependence on their whiskers to move around vertically (thigmotaxis). You should place your dishes:Science
Near large appliances such as refrigerators and stoves.
In “dead corners” of cabinets.
Upstairs in the attic and in crawl spaces.
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