Design & DIY Trouble with mousetraps? Here’s what you’re doing wrong. By Cottage Life Published: February 19, 2016 Updated: February 13, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel If you can avoid clamping your fingers when you’re setting them, mousetraps seem simple enough. But if you’ve followed all the steps on the package and you’re finding droppings in your cupboards, it’s time to employ these expert-level mousetrap tweaks. Have you had more luck with other mouse-catching methods? Let us know in the comments! Related Story 6 secrets to successful mouse trapping Related Story 4 mouse-proofing strategies wacky enough to work