How to Get Rid of Mice in a Pail of Water

Mice are rodents that can be either pests or pets. In winter, mice enter homes to look for food and shelter. Some common types of mice that invade homes are field mice, deer mice and American white-footed mice. When mice enter homes, they can fall into buckets or pails that have been left out. If you find one, remove it.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic gloves
  • Tongs
  • Plastic zipper bags
  • Garbage can
  • Coffee can
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Instructions

  1. Dead Mice

    • 1

      Put on a pair of plastic gloves. You do not want to touch a dead mouse because it can contain diseases.

    • 2

      Use a pair of tongs to grab hold of the mouse and lift it out of the bucket.

    • 3

      Place the mouse in a plastic zipper bag. Depending on the size of the mouse, you may need a larger bag, such as a plastic freezer bag. Close the zipper.

    • 4

      Throw the plastic freezer bag in an outside trash can with a lid. Put the trash can out on trash day.

    Live Mice

    • 5

      Put on a pair of plastic gloves.

    • 6

      Grab hold of the mouse with a pair of tongs. Do not touch the mouse because it can carry disease. It can also bite you.

    • 7

      Set the mouse inside a coffee can. Poke a hole in the lid of the coffee can so the mouse can breathe.

    • 8

      Take the mouse to a field far away from your house. Open the lid of the can and set the mouse free.