foto: TikTok/@daftar.populer
Brilio.net - Having a clean and comfortable home is certainly the dream of many people. However, even though it has been cleaned diligently, there are often still disturbances that arise. One of them is the presence of mice that can damage the comfort and cleanliness of the house.
Rats are not only annoying, but also have the potential to carry various dangerous diseases. These animals often enter the house because they are attracted to the smell of food. In addition, they can also cause damage to furniture and carry parasites that are risky to the health of the occupants of the house.
Many people try various ways to get rid of mice, from using traps to rat poison. However, there is one simple trick that can be done with just one used material. This trick has proven effective in catching mice without having to use glue or clamps that are commonly used in conventional mouse traps.
This trick was shared by the owner of the TikTok account @daftar.populer. In the uploaded video, he shows how to make a simple mouse trap that only requires a piece of used paper. This trap works by utilizing the mouse's balance when entering the paper that has been arranged in such a way.
photo: TikTok/@daftar.populer
As reported by brilio.net from TikTok @daftar.populer, the first step in making this trap is to prepare a piece of unused paper. The paper is then folded into a semicircle or tube with the bottom flat and the top curved. This fold allows the paper to remain balanced when placed on a container.
After that, one end of the paper is taped with tape so that it does not shift easily. The other end is left open and given bait in the form of food that mice like. The types of food that can be used vary, from bread crumbs to sweet foods that have a strong aroma.
photo: TikTok/@daftar.populer
To ensure the trap works properly, a tall container with a smooth surface is needed, such as a bucket or trash can. The trap is then positioned across the container, with one end resting on the higher surface. While the other end hangs over the container, creating a trap ready to use.
photo: TikTok/@daftar.populer
When the mouse smells the food and enters the paper roll, its weight will cause the paper to lose balance. The mouse will fall into the container without being able to get out because the walls of the container are slippery and high.
You can add cooking oil to the sides of the container such as a tall bucket or trash can to make it more slippery. This method is not only simple but also quite effective in catching mice without using harmful chemicals.
Using this simple trap can be an alternative solution for those who want to catch mice without having to buy expensive traps. In addition to being cost-effective, this method is also more environmentally friendly because it only uses used materials that are easy to find at home.
With this method, homeowners can reduce the rat population without the hassle of using glue or other conventional traps. If used correctly, this trap can help maintain the cleanliness of the house and protect the health of all family members from the dangers posed by rats.
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