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Catch and Release Mouse Traps

Ratings & Reviews for TOMCAT Catch and Release Mouse Traps

3.4
338
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 3.4 out of 5
338 Reviews


61% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The live mouse trap has received mixed reviews. Some customers found it effective, especially when using peanut butter as bait, and appreciated its simplicity and reusability. However, many reported inconsistent performance, with mice frequently escaping or avoiding the trap. Issues included the door not closing properly, the plastic parts breaking easily, and the mice accessing the bait without getting caught. Overall, the trap's effectiveness appears to be hit-or-miss, and customers should carefully consider their needs before purchasing.

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338 Customer Reviews

Catches but then releases

Would Recommend

I had a small field mouse living in my car. We bought one of these traps and put a video camera in the floorboard to catch the activity. For two nights in a row the mouse went in the trap and got trapped in it. However both times the mouse was able to push its way out the flip door and get out of the trap. Unfortunately on the 3rd night we had to go the traditional mouse trap way in order to resolve our mouse issue. Based on other reviews this trap does work for some so I’d give it a tr...

December 28, 2021
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Trips but no mouse

Would Not Recommend

We have discovered a mouse in our finished basement so we wanted humane mouse traps. I purchased 5 of these. They trip but we have not caught the mouse.

December 26, 2021
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Groz, thanks for sharing your feedback about Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Traps. If a rodent is not caught within 2-3 days, we recommend moving the trap t...

Tomcat Customer ServiceDecember 28, 2021

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Doesn’t work

Would Not Recommend

On first use mouse literally broke out. Trap cover apparently closed but mouse was able to separate it from trap.

December 8, 2021
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We’re sorry you had this frustrating experience with Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap. This is not the quality we expect from our products. Please contac...

Tomcat Customer ServiceDecember 11, 2021

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Easy escape trap

Would Not Recommend

Used a camera to monitor the trap in my attic. Watched a mouse enter, trap engaged and a few seconds later the mouse exited. Don’t bother.

December 3, 2021
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Robyn, we're sorry to hear the Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap didn't work as expected and we'd like to help. Reach out to us at 877-332-075...

Tomcat Customer ServiceDecember 7, 2021

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Works Some of the Time

Would Not Recommend

I purchased several of these after finding mouse droppings in my furnace closet and storage rooms. I set them up as directed (no instuction sheet- just basic simple dirctions on box) and baited them with peanut butter. The first night the trap was sprung. It felt really light but I couldn't tell if it contained a mouse because of the design flaw of these traps being black. I took it to a field and...nothing. Peanut butter was all gone but no mouse, so they can obviously spring the trap on the wa...

November 21, 2021
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Blue19, we're sorry to hear you didn't get the results you expected after using Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Traps and we appreciate your feedback...

Tomcat Customer ServiceNovember 23, 2021

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Don’t bother!

Would Not Recommend

We live out in the country, and sometimes field mice get into the house. After many tries, I can honestly say that these are completely ineffective. So, don’t bother with these.

November 17, 2021
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We're sorry to hear Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Traps didn't work as expected and we appreciate your feedback. Reach out to us at 877-332-0755 fo...

Tomcat Customer ServiceNovember 18, 2021

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Mice don’t approach the traps

Would Recommend

So far only 1 trap has been tripped but the rodent managed to break out & break the door off the trap. I like the idea of live catch but I have t managed to catch & rid my house of the mouse yet & the traps have been set for a couple of weeks.

November 5, 2021
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We're sorry to hear Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Traps didn't work as expected and we appreciate your feedback. Reach out to us at 877-332-0755 fo...

Tomcat Customer ServiceNovember 6, 2021

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So far so good

Would Recommend

I caught a mouse right away. About 5 minutes after I set it up, I heard it close. I picked it up, took it outside, opened it up, and it was empty. Before taking it outside, I set about her one in the same place. By the time I got back, I’d actually caught one. Based on other reviews here mice were able to chew their way out, I will only set it up when I’m home. It’s loud enough when it trips that I can hear it and check it right away.

October 24, 2021
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Don’t buy it. Waste of money.

Would Not Recommend

Did no work. Mouse pushed it’s way out of the trap.

October 16, 2021
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We’re sorry you had this frustrating experience with Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap. We’d like to get some additional information and fill you in on ou...

Tomcat Customer ServiceOctober 19, 2021

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Worked perfectly!

Would Recommend

These worked well! We had one little mouse trying to get cozy in our home and we caught it the first night we set the traps (using peanut butter). The little mouse hung on tightly when I tried to empty the trap, so at first I thought it was empty, I had to give it a few shakes, and then out came the critter. The mouse was alive and well and released to a field a few miles away.

October 11, 2021
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Might be better off with another product

Would Not Recommend

Tried 3+ times - set off but no mouse. The mouse got all the peanut butter bait and was able to escape. Don’t know if I’m extremely unlucky or this product just doesn’t work.

September 28, 2021
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Kaylee, we’re sorry you had this frustrating experience with Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap. We’d like to get some additional information and fill you ...

Tomcat Customer ServiceSeptember 28, 2021

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Bought 3 hours ago and caught a mouse!!!

Would Recommend

Worked really well. Caught a mouse in 3 hours. I used natural peanut butter. I also put it in front of the suspected mouse hole. Very well made and did the job.

September 12, 2021
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Perfect Mouse Trap

Would Recommend

I love these traps. They are simple to use and very sensitive so they are able to catch even the tiniest mice. I simply take them outside and release them.

July 14, 2021
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Mouse out of my House

Would Recommend

I've never liked kill traps (especially the traditional kind) and I'm fortunate enough to live within driving distance of wooded areas where I can trap and release without risk of return or just causing issues for the neighbors. Took a couple of days but caught the mouse and was very easy to set as well as release.

July 10, 2021
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Useless!

Would Not Recommend

Bought these, set them up, caught a mouse quickly, but he also figured out quickly how to go in and out of trap at will. So I didn’t really “catch” him so I could release him. Going for good old fashioned mouse traps today.

July 5, 2021
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We are sorry that the Live Catch Mouse Trap did not perform as expected. It is always our goal to produce the highest quality products and we stand b...

Tomcat Customer ServiceJuly 5, 2021

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Highly Recommend!

Would Recommend

This live catch mouse trap is amazing! The design is super simple, they’ve literally designed a better mousetrap! We caught several mice in two days, and were able to release them safely. It’s hard to explain how it works, but it’s like a child’s teeter totter, where the mouse goes in to get the bait, and when it gets to other side gravity makes it go down which closes the entry door. Great product, thanks Tomcat for solving our mouse problem humanely.

July 3, 2021
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Worked but the mouse escaped

Would Not Recommend

I set the trap with peanut butter at 11 o'clock at night. Checked the trap at 7:30 the next morning and the mouse had chewed its way free. Unless you check the trap every few hours, it won't contain a mouse.

June 17, 2021
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Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to read the product didn't work as expected. We offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At you...

Tomcat Customer ServiceJune 28, 2021

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Nothing yet

Would Not Recommend

I set this trap along the baseboard where I have seen mice, but they haven't gone near it.

May 26, 2021
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We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap. We recommend placing the trap where rodents travel, usually a 10-30...

Tomcat Customer ServiceMay 27, 2021

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