The High Dive Paper Plate DIY Mouse Trap. Mousetrap Monday

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  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday
    @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday  Před 8 měsíci +1

    Do You Have A Mouse Problem? I invented The World's Greatest Mouse Trap - The Dizzy Dunker
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    (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
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  • @BlueEyedColonizer
    @BlueEyedColonizer Před rokem +176

    I never in a million years would have thought a guy showing mouse traps would become a rockstar......but it's happened

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 Před rokem +17

      Shawn was featured in an article about rat problems last Tuesday (February 28, 2023) in the New York Times. That has a global readership of millions, so he got a lot more free exposure.

    • @Meanoldwoman2013
      @Meanoldwoman2013 Před rokem +7

      @@chasbodaniels1744 It was a great article as well!

    • @heathermenear1638
      @heathermenear1638 Před rokem +3

      Can’t they climb back out??

    • @mithileshsahani2825
      @mithileshsahani2825 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Meanoldwoman2013😮

  • @coryhorton5837
    @coryhorton5837 Před rokem +19

    So committed to flip technology he has a flip phone. Respect.

  • @cliffcannon
    @cliffcannon Před rokem +49

    I wonder if the pet mice are by now conditioned to think, "Hmmm, I smell peanut butter ... that means the floor is about to drop from under me." But they don't seem to mind.

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 Před rokem +12

      Being so genetically similar, it amazes me how smart and wary rats are, versus their tiny and dumb fellow rodents.

  • @archangel98632
    @archangel98632 Před rokem +70

    I swear Shawn can make a whole series of head-to-head trap testing as well as improving on old designs. Excellent as always, and sending warm thoughts to you, your family, and all your local critters!

  • @Dr_Mauser
    @Dr_Mauser Před rokem +92

    An interesting mouse behavior thing I noticed between the two traps that could help with future designs. Notice on the original, the mice would walk on the raised edge of the plate, while on the redesign, they would walk straight across the middle of the plate, which is higher. So if you want to control how a mouse approaches a trap, they'll stick to a higher path.

    • @Anthea13
      @Anthea13 Před 10 měsíci +1

      They avoid the obstacle

  • @joeschmo622
    @joeschmo622 Před rokem +26

    _"Here's a computerised electronicised mousetrap with infrared sensors, solenoids, solar panels, and 4 arduoni modules to catch up to 1 mouse per hour!"_
    DIY paper-plate-and-bucket trap: "Hold my peanut-butter...."

  • @hollyervin3983
    @hollyervin3983 Před rokem +15

    We discovered a massive mouse population in the garage of the house we moved in, and this was a quick trap we could engineer with what we had and after 8 snap traps failing, we already have 2 in the bucket! This is no cost if you have some extra clutter and truly effective. Thank you so much for sharing this quick fix!

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720

    This was one of your most interesting videos, Shaun, because of the two different trap set-ups and the variety of animals. Thanx for showing.

  • @user-yx3zl4kh8h
    @user-yx3zl4kh8h Před rokem +13

    I keep saying to my phone:
    Don't Go, It's a Trap !!!
    But they never hear me.

  • @JMRSplatt
    @JMRSplatt Před rokem +11

    I am so glad your videos are somewhat back to normal.. we get to see the wildlife. What a beautiful cat. Thank you for your perseverance.

  • @johnhege6502
    @johnhege6502 Před rokem +20

    you dont even need the paper plate. I just put a half inch of bird seed in a five gallon bucket and they jump on down. Then they can't jump back out. Each morning I usually have two or three mice in the bucket from the night before until they are all gone.

  • @smwsmwsmw
    @smwsmwsmw Před rokem +82

    The is basically a DIY version of Shawn's favorite trap, the "Flip and Slide". Even though that trap isn't too expensive, if you have a large area to rid of mice, it's nice to see you can set up something to get similar results without spending anything.

    • @Nero_Karel
      @Nero_Karel Před rokem +9

      It's also nice for people outside the US who might only have access to cheap copies of it

    • @ArDeeMee
      @ArDeeMee Před rokem +10

      @@Nero_Karel Oh my gosh, THIS. Amazon has ONLY the floppy versions from China. They arrive pre-broken, so that you don’t have to. 👍

    • @swashbucklingmonkey
      @swashbucklingmonkey Před rokem

      I've purchased 4 FlipnSlides and I think they're great!

    • @andyruse4670
      @andyruse4670 Před rokem +2

      If anything this is the inspiration for the flip n slide. That trap is newer than this.

    • @amygilbert8429
      @amygilbert8429 Před 10 měsíci

      Why don’t the mice run away before being eaten?

  • @evergreen7260
    @evergreen7260 Před rokem +8

    it is so nice of you to recomment improvements to the traps!

  • @KDoc-cz5wq
    @KDoc-cz5wq Před rokem +4

    I bought 2 of the trap door bucket traps & have had success in less than 24hrs. One placed in my basement & one in the garage. Exceeded my expectations!!! Thanks Shawn

  • @carlwysocki9635
    @carlwysocki9635 Před rokem +2

    Yours is way more effective, Shawn! The cool thing about this trap is it's simplicity and easy to make... and you don't have to reset it every time you catch a mouse... Probably the best and most practical trap you have shown...

  • @Grasshopper.80
    @Grasshopper.80 Před rokem +37

    Shawn is such a G with his flip phone.

    • @cebruthius
      @cebruthius Před rokem +10

      He just gives it a flip

    • @hardworkingslacker7233
      @hardworkingslacker7233 Před rokem +7

      Flip phones are based af.

    • @ArDeeMee
      @ArDeeMee Před rokem +1

      My old Nokia brick finally stopped working… =(

    • @mickel7b
      @mickel7b Před rokem +1

      CZcams channel and website for years too. Baffling. Love this man.

    • @dro3m
      @dro3m Před rokem +1

      he don’t need no distracting smartphone, i’ve thought about giving up my iphone 12 for a dumb phone.

  • @quincybirwood2629
    @quincybirwood2629 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Really good modification on the trap. To me it seems that the bait over the edge of the upside down plate makes the mouse commit where the original design does not. Simple and effective. Thanks for posting.

  • @sikksotoo
    @sikksotoo Před rokem +11

    Great haul, Shawn! Modifications seemed quite effective

  • @Muladeseis
    @Muladeseis Před rokem +4

    I missed the long videos like this, catching several mice. And it was a great idea to put one camera for a view from top.

  • @vwvw4
    @vwvw4 Před rokem +2

    The trail cam footage of the bobcat was priceless. Nice healthy ecosystem at your beaver pond.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 Před rokem +9

    Bobcat was a great bit of video!

  • @AttackPuffinReal
    @AttackPuffinReal Před rokem +5

    I absolutely loved the footage of the wild animals, you should keep doing that on the side

  • @chocolatecake50000
    @chocolatecake50000 Před rokem +2

    A couple of your modifications made a good trap amazing, great vid

  • @iamTheSnark
    @iamTheSnark Před rokem +4

    The changing centre of gravity helps with the improved version. It balances better once it tilts.
    The original version shifts its centre of gravity towards the bigger end, making it less likely to catch mice.

  • @RyeOnHam
    @RyeOnHam Před rokem +6

    Plastic plates and the wire a little closer to the center of the plate. I wouldn't change anything else, but I'd put water in the bottom.

  • @jeangemmel7895
    @jeangemmel7895 Před rokem +6

    Cheap and cheerful with a bucket, paper plate and a metal rod.
    I would be terrified of living around your way with all of these wild and dangerous creatures.
    Lovely to look at but only on your videos Shawn! xx Jean from Scotland

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 Před rokem +2

      Try living in the mountains northwest of Denver. They’ve had problems with mountain lions this winter, snatching pet dogs right from people’s yards.

  • @mr.waynes7555
    @mr.waynes7555 Před rokem +33

    it makes me wonder why the people whom originally invented the paper plate mousetrap didn't make the plate upside down like yours, i mean you can simply look at it and see it would work far better in the upside down position. thank you for this video Shawn.

    • @shaventalz3092
      @shaventalz3092 Před rokem +1

      Lower center of gravity on the plate is all I can immediately think of. Probably keep it from tilting _quite_ as much immediately, and lowers the chance of it flipping all the way around.

    • @EAWhite1984
      @EAWhite1984 Před rokem +3

      I think it is a matter of simplicity. if the wire is centered on the bucket and the plate offset then if it flips all the way over the plate would catch the opposite lip of the bucket. then some of the time it would be facing up like Shawn made his to be. you just wouldn't need a string to reset the trap. I would think that having the bait be on the underside of the plate would work well though since it would mean the mice wouldn't be able to as easily get it.

    • @perwestermark8920
      @perwestermark8920 Před rokem +2

      Having the original orientation could lead to issues in rain unless there are some holes to drain the plate.

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 Před rokem

      All I want is a dollar for everything I didn't think of.

  • @radorigami
    @radorigami Před rokem +3

    This video takes the cake for best post-trap footage.

  • @benjamindover5676
    @benjamindover5676 Před rokem +5

    Shawn!.
    Long, long-time sub. I was subbed when you could show the kill. Very Sad about what YT has done to you.
    But I must say, this vid is one of your best, most informational, and most valuable ever.

  • @goblinmoblin4869
    @goblinmoblin4869 Před rokem +1

    Love the motion camera footage, especially the bobcat

  • @USAMontanan
    @USAMontanan Před rokem +2

    A man that uses a flip phone is definitely an expert on making do efficiently with next to nothing!
    Love your beaver pond! I hope there’s fish in it! Probably mink too!

  • @peters972
    @peters972 Před rokem +9

    That barn sure has no shortage of mice, even after all these demonstrations. Just imagine if they were not being caught!

  • @MeUrWishGranted
    @MeUrWishGranted Před rokem +4

    Simple fix, I love the ingenuity!

  • @user-of5zg1ww8k
    @user-of5zg1ww8k Před rokem +4

    Your camera footage is always so beautiful.

  • @MARKE911
    @MARKE911 Před rokem +1

    I'm ready to watch some bushcraft videos as well. I'm stoked to see this video. I've got some mice problems recently one chewed on my water line.

  • @craigw1911
    @craigw1911 Před rokem +29

    Beautiful bobcat! 😻😻

    • @user-jy5yi4rf8k
      @user-jy5yi4rf8k Před 10 měsíci

      Nobody asked

    • @jamiegdubois
      @jamiegdubois Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@user-jy5yi4rf8kfirst of all, there’s no need to be rude, especially to a comment posted 6 moths ago. Second of all, you do know how the comments sections in a CZcams video work, right?

  • @davidspinney2023
    @davidspinney2023 Před rokem +11

    Hi Shawn this does look like a great idea also cheap to make.

  • @johnnie98765
    @johnnie98765 Před rokem +1

    if you put the pivot just a little closer to the edge of the plate you could mount it centrally in the bucket and it would flip and hit the other rim. The photo from the article looks like it has a ramp on both sides as though mice accessing from either side is the plan

  • @davidburke2697
    @davidburke2697 Před rokem +1

    Simple and effective, especially with your modifications.

  • @TowManDave00
    @TowManDave00 Před rokem +2

    Wow... A nice selection of Wildlife uses that Beaver Dam.

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 Před rokem +1

      I wonder if the beavers get tired of all that traffic stomping across their roof?

  • @doakwolf
    @doakwolf Před rokem

    Thanks for the video. Saved me some $ on buying the pre-made bucket trap. I'll do this tomorrow.

  • @xai38-809
    @xai38-809 Před rokem +4

    Awesome mouse trap idea!

  • @Jerseygamer880
    @Jerseygamer880 Před rokem +1

    I flipping love this channel

  • @tinadelwiche416
    @tinadelwiche416 Před rokem

    A mind over matter solution always works. Great improvement.

  • @jayjudd6518
    @jayjudd6518 Před rokem

    I like it when you make something. That was an inspiration thanks .

  • @anneoreilly4900
    @anneoreilly4900 Před rokem

    Gorgeous footage of the beaver dam

  • @johnhancock7746
    @johnhancock7746 Před rokem +2

    Love your videos!!! Wishing you success! :)

  • @walternance1583
    @walternance1583 Před rokem +2

    Shawn
    We love your videos!
    Very informative and entertaining…
    Hug the kids for us
    Walt
    God bless

  • @markguy1914
    @markguy1914 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing and thank you for taking time off share with us have a blessed day

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton Před rokem

    I love the bobcat videos. More, please.

  • @gw4690
    @gw4690 Před rokem +1

    Nice job on the video! I've built several styles of humane traps that all work with mice, I'd like to see something suitable for rats. I wish you had included side by side photos of the 2 different types of mice you were talking about.

  • @carypyke935
    @carypyke935 Před rokem

    Great trail cam footage !!

  • @user-of5zg1ww8k
    @user-of5zg1ww8k Před rokem

    Great improvements you did.

  • @pedrolopez8057
    @pedrolopez8057 Před rokem

    nice job pointing out native mice versus invasive!

  • @matthewelliott2213
    @matthewelliott2213 Před rokem +2

    Great trap, but I'd give you a thumbs up for the olden timey flip phone!

  • @missumenimsatanass
    @missumenimsatanass Před rokem +1

    Guys name that came up with this design is named Ken Criswell. I rem watching a short documentary years ago talking about traps over the yrs and new designs as well. This was one out of many diff design he had for traps.

  • @ComaTwin
    @ComaTwin Před rokem

    Very practical and very efficient.

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe Před rokem

    Very creative test!

  • @whitehorse7516
    @whitehorse7516 Před rokem +3

    Shawn 1990's called they said they want their phone back!!!!

  • @atodaso1668
    @atodaso1668 Před rokem

    This is the exact video I needed

  • @rickeynolte3859
    @rickeynolte3859 Před 8 dny

    THANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOU SAVED ME FROM WASTING MONEY BUYING THE JUNK TRAPS THAT ARE SOLD ON AMAZON AND OTHER PLACES.

  • @guynorth3277
    @guynorth3277 Před rokem

    I am now totally convinced that somehow my 'computer' or the powers that be, have total control of my thinking.! I have been working on this very thing, but never consulted the computer, and yet this mysteriously show's up!? I've even covered my camera. Anyway it is so perfect for what I need.

  • @moobiemaykker9639
    @moobiemaykker9639 Před rokem

    I like how the guy had 'stairs' on the wooden ramp.

  • @seanroche8069
    @seanroche8069 Před rokem +1

    How about a gauntlet of old and new top 10 traps see what works best old or new love the channel always looking forward to new ones

  • @Justin-Outdoors
    @Justin-Outdoors Před rokem

    Way simpler than the walk the plank trap. They all seem to be very similar in function. This one is truly the simplest

  • @estebanpinedasanchez9282

    This one is soooo good and easy, great for my grandparents cause is very simple to asssamble and use.
    The bobcat was epic!
    Good weekend!

  • @jackieow
    @jackieow Před rokem +2

    This works until the mice learn to take turns with one always acting as a counterweight on the stable side.

  • @OneTimeTube
    @OneTimeTube Před rokem +5

    Amazing video what a nice trap
    .. the upside down plate is way better

  • @johnlord8337
    @johnlord8337 Před rokem +2

    Looks like bloody mouse Disney land on the farm - time to make more buckets and take down the entire colony ... and use some 25 or 50 gallon barrels for the rats ...

  • @chrismohlke5086
    @chrismohlke5086 Před rokem

    Great redesign! Maybe put the peanut butter on the underside edge so they would have to get just a little closer to the edge.

  • @marklanders630
    @marklanders630 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for another great video! I'm currently battling rats in my attic. Been changing the bait every day and they're coming closer, but have not been caught yet. I built a box with three victor traps in individual slots like your wooden ones only mine are cardboard. I've tried meat, bird seed, chocolate covered popcorn and pretzels so far and no luck. Next I'm going to try bacon and then salami.

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 Před rokem +2

      Did you try acclimating them to the traps for a few days, without setting the triggers? We’ve seen Shawn have good results by outsmarting rats. (Guess his Masters Degree came in handy!)

    • @marklanders630
      @marklanders630 Před rokem +3

      Yes I have just been putting different baits to see what they would take. Set the traps an hour ago with peanut butter and blew cinnamon across the traps and into the air. Just caught one rat.

    • @unclekevin5094
      @unclekevin5094 Před rokem

      @@marklanders630 They also love chocolate. I caught one with a melted Snickers bar last year. It ate the chocolate and peanuts and got stuck to the toffee on the inside.

    • @ManofLowMoralFiber
      @ManofLowMoralFiber Před rokem +4

      Don't forget to try peanut butter

    • @FanOblues51
      @FanOblues51 Před rokem

      We use a blob of peanut butter and stick a couple of sunflower seeds in it, too.

  • @barjaquez
    @barjaquez Před rokem

    I love this. I need to remove some mice in my greenhouse. But, I especially enjoyed the animals at the beaver dam.

  • @willyoung4512
    @willyoung4512 Před rokem +2

    UPSCALE IT!
    55 gallon drum and a plastic salad bowl lid for rats!

  • @howardjohnson2138
    @howardjohnson2138 Před rokem

    Nicely Done. Thanks

  • @EstablishedLowriders
    @EstablishedLowriders Před rokem

    The new and improved for the win!

  • @thelatiosmaster
    @thelatiosmaster Před rokem +1

    to me, your improved version worked better for what you said but even cause you put the rounder part of the plate up, making it more slippery

  • @sac58999
    @sac58999 Před rokem +1

    Shawn: ...non-native species...
    Me: Yay! Outdoor footage!

  • @algebien6037
    @algebien6037 Před rokem

    Smooth plastic plate would be an option. Awesome channel. I have been watching for years. I bought a nice product with your recommendation. Ouell products. French Canadian!

  • @jmcvay12
    @jmcvay12 Před rokem

    One of the best parts of the video, the flip phone!!!

  • @SlayinSaiyan
    @SlayinSaiyan Před rokem

    3:55 10 mice? Really impressive Shawn!

  • @lizchatfield692
    @lizchatfield692 Před rokem +4

    Have made a number of Shawn traps they worked well and i ran out of mice.

  • @corey6393
    @corey6393 Před rokem +2

    That bobcat was a real treat. Such an interesting and beautiful creature

  • @SaycoRa
    @SaycoRa Před rokem

    Good work Crawdaddy.

  • @myfamiliar795
    @myfamiliar795 Před rokem +2

    apparently mice can't warn each other what's going to happen

  • @Milosz_Ostrow
    @Milosz_Ostrow Před rokem +4

    A further improvement would be to use a foam-core plastic plate instead of a paper plate to give the trap some moisture resistance when setting it up in a damp place. Otherwise, It is a great idea.

    • @uploadJ
      @uploadJ Před rokem +1

      Ya - I was thinking foam plate all the time I was watching!

  • @MichaelJohnson-ux7pe
    @MichaelJohnson-ux7pe Před měsícem

    Nice video I may have to give this one a try. Do you know if this would work on chipmunks? We are having a major issue with these around the house.

  • @michellegordon4211
    @michellegordon4211 Před rokem

    Very satisfying!!

  • @volvo09
    @volvo09 Před rokem +4

    Wow, a bobcat!

  • @thechannelnobodyaskedfor6116
    @thechannelnobodyaskedfor6116 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing I’m gonna do this tomorrow as I spotted some mice in my garaje today ! Omg! Some building demolish took place near my home and mice have started to appear in my home. I don’t hate them but everyone told me they mean trouble

  • @speedball23
    @speedball23 Před rokem +1

    he says in a pinch if you don't have time like a nanosecond just to flip it over

  • @rodkirt9273
    @rodkirt9273 Před rokem +4

    And just think : people have been paying $20.00 for bucket traps when all they needed was a $0.08 cent paper plate . 🤷🏼🤦‍♀️

    • @watermelonlalala
      @watermelonlalala Před rokem +2

      I paid for two at 25 dollars each, if I remember. Never caught any varmints. I sprinkled borax around the walls of the house (inside) and the rats disappeared.
      Also used a metal plate to block a washer drain access hole where they got in.

  • @BirdFromYakiVegas
    @BirdFromYakiVegas Před 2 měsíci

    You must be near WA State..... Same wild life we got

  • @salvage35
    @salvage35 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, you have a lot of mice to catch, I need to put this trap in my chicken pen to get the mice taking the chicken feed. Thanks.

  • @PanTran
    @PanTran Před rokem +1

    I wonder if the wild mice consider his pet mice to be class traitors, for helping him test these lol

  • @Gabriel_Martinez751
    @Gabriel_Martinez751 Před 11 měsíci

    Pet rat: “So am I just your Guinea pig?”

  • @bethw5998
    @bethw5998 Před 9 měsíci

    what's the best bait and how to dispatch? thanks for the vid. Also, what did you use for the wire?

  • @bennyandersen742
    @bennyandersen742 Před rokem +1

    Excellent episode,,👍🌹

  • @mattf9096
    @mattf9096 Před rokem +1

    I like the dish idea since they cant grab any edges.

  • @TiredMomma
    @TiredMomma Před rokem +2

    What trail cam does he use? We are interested in getting one.