Glue traps work by capturing a mouse after it steps onto a sticky board or tray.
Pros. Glue traps are inexpensive, as are snap traps and live traps, and usually don't require you to add bait. Children and pets can't get injured by accidentally coming in contact with glue traps, as they can with snap traps. Also, children can't get sick because these traps don't contain any pesticides or other dangerous chemicals.
Cons. Glue traps are widely criticized as inhumane because they cause a slow death to a captured mouse. Also, as mice try to become unstuck, they'll likely hurt themselves. They can also lose their potency if they get dusty. (To prevent this problem, some glue traps, such as the Victor Mouse Glue Board, can be assembled to form a protective tent.)
