Victor® TIN CAT Live Catch Mouse Trap - All Questions
Victor® TIN CAT Live Catch Mouse Trap
$19.19
Model
M310S
I put peanut butter on a small piece of wax paper and place it in the trap....... the next day the peanut butter is gone and no mouse in the trap. This has happened several times, what's going on?? Is there a way to fix this? The entrance floor goes back to the top, so don't know how the mice are escaping....... what to do?
Question by: Steve Bruns on Nov 3, 2024, 1:57 PM
I suspect that something is grabbing the wax paper and pulling the bait out of the trap before they are fully inside. We recommend using a cotton swab or knife to smear a bit of peanut butter directly in the bait area, so the mouse has to work for the bait.
Answer by: Kristen on Nov 5, 2024, 9:58 AM
Do I have to wash tin cat between uses to rid scent?
Question by: Irene Kolada on Dec 16, 2024, 6:38 AM
Hi, it is not required, however, if you want to do it, it's fine, just make sure to dry it properly to avoid rust.
Answer by: Guillermo (Admin) on Dec 16, 2024, 4:23 PM
The Victor M310SSR Tin Cat Multi-Catch Live Mouse Trap works very well except the first couple of mice eat all the bait so we catch three or less mice per baiting. How can I make the bait less available so it continues to attract rodents?
Question by: John on Aug 8, 2025, 7:15 PM
Thank you for contacting us.
For the Victor M310SSR Tin Cat Multi-Catch Live Mouse Trap, to make the bait last longer and continue attracting rodents, we recommend using a pea-sized dab of peanut butter or a small piece of cheese.
By offering smaller portions, you can ensure the bait remains appealing and effective for more mice over a longer period.
For the Victor M310SSR Tin Cat Multi-Catch Live Mouse Trap, to make the bait last longer and continue attracting rodents, we recommend using a pea-sized dab of peanut butter or a small piece of cheese.
By offering smaller portions, you can ensure the bait remains appealing and effective for more mice over a longer period.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Aug 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
I have baited my trap by putting peanut butter directly on the trap floor. I can then see mouse feces in the trap, as well as the peanut butter being eaten, but no mice have been trapped. Is there something that I need to adjust on the trap?
Question by: Chad on Oct 3, 2025, 2:02 PM
To increase your chances of a catch, please make sure you are wearing gloves when handling and baiting the trap to prevent the transfer of human scent, as mice can detect it and avoid the trap. Also, only use a pea-sized amount of bait. Using a large amount, like smearing it directly on the floor, can allow the mouse to eat the bait without triggering the mechanism.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Oct 3, 2025, 3:35 PM
What is the purpose of the little swinging/locking doors in the entrance holes? They only seem to function when the trap is set upside-down.
Question by: Chas Peterson on Oct 4, 2025, 9:14 PM
Thank you very much for contacting us. It is our pleasure to assist you.
The swinging doors are designed for humane catch and release. The trap can hold up to 30 mice, and the lid opens easily for safe release. Its slim metal design makes it ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
The swinging doors are designed for humane catch and release. The trap can hold up to 30 mice, and the lid opens easily for safe release. Its slim metal design makes it ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Oct 6, 2025, 10:33 AM
Mice get in, eat the bait and disappear! What is wrong here? The trap is clean, with no noticeable defects. It worked fine for the first few years, but they escape more often than they are trapped!
Question by: Janet on Jan 4, 2026, 5:05 PM
If mice are getting the bait and escaping, the most common cause is placement or sensitivity, not a defect. Over time, mice can learn how to avoid triggering the trap if the bait is too close to the entrance or if the trap isn’t positioned correctly.
For best results, place a small amount of bait at the far end of the trap, make sure the lid is fully closed, and position the trap flush against a wall where mice travel. Even if the trap looks fine, adjusting bait placement and location usually restores effectiveness.
For best results, place a small amount of bait at the far end of the trap, make sure the lid is fully closed, and position the trap flush against a wall where mice travel. Even if the trap looks fine, adjusting bait placement and location usually restores effectiveness.
Answer by: Walter Sandoval (Admin) on Jan 5, 2026, 8:43 AM
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