Elite AT50 Plastic Mouse Trap: Reusable Snap Trap for Mice

Elite AT50 Mouse Trap: A Reusable Plastic Snap Trap for Mice

The Elite AT50 Plastic Mouse Trap is a reusable snap trap for mice, with a plastic body, a spring-loaded jaw and a built-in bait cup that catches mice quickly without poison or glue. It suits kitchens, pantries, laundries, garages, sheds and anywhere mice are leaving droppings or gnaw marks. After each catch you release the mouse straight into a bin, rinse the trap and set it again, so one mouse trap keeps working through the whole season.

Snap Trap, Glue Board or Live Catch: Choosing a Mice Trap

There are three main types of mice trap. Snap traps for mice kill quickly with a spring-powered jaw. Glue boards hold the mouse on a sticky surface, which is slow and messy. Live-catch traps hold the mouse alive, so they must be checked often and the mouse released well away from the house. A plastic snap trap like the AT50 is the most direct option when you want mice dealt with quickly, without rodenticide inside the home and without handling a live animal.

How the AT50 Snap Mouse Trap Works

The AT50 has a spring-loaded jaw with toothed edges that close tightly over the mouse once the trigger is disturbed. Bait sits in a cup inside the trap, so a mouse has to reach into the jaw area to feed. Compared with an old wooden mouse trap, there is no loose metal bar to balance and no bait smeared on an open pedal. The plastic body wipes clean and does not soak up odours or moisture the way timber does.

Best Mouse Trap Bait for a Plastic Snap Trap

Mice find food by smell, so strong, sticky baits work best. Peanut butter, hazelnut spread and a small smear of chocolate are reliable choices because they stay in the cup and make the mouse work at the bait. Use a pea-sized amount only. Too much bait lets a mouse feed from the edge without setting off the snap trap.

The Best Way to Catch a Mouse at Home

Mice run along walls and edges rather than across open floors. Place the trap flush against a wall, with the bait end facing the wall, on a path where you have seen droppings, gnaw marks or grease marks. Behind the fridge, under the sink, inside pantry corners and along garage walls are common spots. Set several traps a few metres apart rather than relying on one, since a single mouse often means others are nearby. In Australia, mice move indoors most often in autumn and winter, so this is the time to set traps early.

How to Set the AT50 Plastic Mouse Trap

• Put a small amount of bait into the bait cup.
• Press the back of the trap down to open the jaw until it locks in the set position.
• Keep your fingers clear of the jaw once it is set.
• Place the trap against a wall in an area of mouse activity.
• Check the trap every day. After a catch, hold the trap over a bin, press to open the jaw and let the mouse drop out.
• Rinse the trap, re-bait and set it again.

Key Features and Benefits

• Reusable plastic snap trap for mice
• Spring-loaded jaw with toothed edges for a firm catch
• Built-in bait cup holds peanut butter and other soft baits
• Press-to-set design with no loose metal bar
• No-touch release over a bin
• No poison or glue
• Plastic body is easy to rinse and wipe clean
• Suitable for indoor use and sheltered outdoor spots

Product Details

• Brand: Elite Pet Products
• Model: AT50
• Type: Plastic snap trap (kill trap)
• Target pest: Mice
• Bait: Built-in bait cup, bait not included
• Use: Indoor and sheltered outdoor areas
• Reusable: Yes

Safety Tips

Snap traps cannot tell a mouse from a finger, paw or beak. Place traps where children, pets and poultry cannot reach them, or inside a mouse bait station. Wear gloves when emptying the trap and wash your hands afterwards, as mice can carry bacteria in their droppings and urine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a snap mouse trap like the Elite AT50?

Put a small amount of peanut butter or another sticky bait in the bait cup, press the back of the trap to set the jaw, and place it against a wall where mice travel. Check it daily, release any catch into a bin, then rinse, re-bait and reset.

Can the Elite AT50 plastic mouse trap catch rats?

No. The AT50 is sized and sprung for mice. Rats are larger and stronger, so they need a rat-sized snap trap or another rodent trap designed for rats.

Do snap traps work for mice?

Yes. Snap traps are one of the most common ways to control mice in homes, sheds and garages. They work best when placed along walls in active areas, baited lightly, and used in numbers rather than one at a time.

What is the most effective mouse trap?

The most effective mouse trap is the one that suits where and how you need to catch mice. Look for a strong, sensitive spring, a bait cup that stops bait theft, a design you can set safely, and one you can reuse. For quick results indoors without poison, a plastic snap trap meets all of these points.

What is the best bait for a mouse trap?

Strong-smelling, sticky foods such as peanut butter, hazelnut spread or chocolate work well. Use only a pea-sized amount so the mouse has to work at the bait inside the jaw.

How many mouse traps should I set?

Set several traps a few metres apart along walls where you see droppings or gnaw marks. Mice rarely travel alone, so more traps catch them faster than a single one.

Can I use a plastic mouse trap outdoors?

Yes, in sheltered spots such as sheds, garages and along walls under cover. Outdoors, place it inside a bait station or somewhere birds, pets and other animals cannot reach it.

Where can I buy the Elite AT50 plastic mouse trap in Australia?

The Elite AT50 Plastic Mouse Trap is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.