READY TO USE: Heavy Duty Glue Traps are designed to trap rats, mice, crickets and crawling pests. Place the sticky traps for mice and rats along known or suspected rodent pathways and fasten with Hercules Putty. Once pulled apart, traps are active and should be set right away. For best results, do not add bait as it decreases the effectiveness of the trap. YEAR-ROUND PROTECTION: Catchmaster glue traps for mice and rats are odorless and mess-free. The sticky mouse trap is an effective solution for use in damp or humid areas like basements or bathrooms. When placed in an area with normal conditions, rat and mouse traps indoors for home can last up to one full year. HOME & FAMILY PROTECTION: Catchmaster's Heavy Duty Glue Traps are designed to help you keep your family protected from unwanted pests in your home. If a person or pet comes into contact with a glue tray, you can remove glue using vegetable or food-grade mineral oil. Traps can work outdoors if kept in an enclosed area out of direct natural elements. TOTAL COVERAGE: The mouse traps indoor for home can be used in residential, commercial or industrial buildings, or anywhere rodenticides or snap traps are undesirable or prohibited. For best use, simply put the traps indoor against walls & along pathways every 4-6 ft avoiding corners and check the sticky mouse trap daily or when noise is heard. For insects place in corners and then every 4-6 ft. INTELLIGENT PEST MANAGEMENT: At our core, we are dedicated pest detectives. We believe in utilizing a science-based approach to integrated pest management. We call this approach Intelligent Pest Management. We leave no stones unturned when it comes to pests and we have unwavering conviction in our products. Our products are tested under the harshest field conditions to ensure maximum reliability for any level of pest control expert. Catchmaster Glue Traps for Rats, Mice, and Snakes are ready to use and are intended for use without additional rat or mouse bait. The included Hercules Putty anchors the trap to the ground and helps to prevent drag off. The sticky traps for mice and rats are an alternative to glue boards that may not hold up well in damp or humid areas like basements or bathrooms. When deployed under normal conditions, our long-lasting traps are effective for up to one full year. Our adhesive formula has been specially designed to prevent hardening that can limit effectiveness. From our birth in Brooklyn, NY, USA to our current home in Bayonne, NJ, USA, we have considered ourselves "masters of the catch". We have grown into an international company that now supplies over 70 countries worldwide, and we encourage you to be a part of our growth. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to developing our product line. Our glue is our bond, and it is backed by 65+ years of know-how. Our products are field-tested under the harshest conditions to ensure maximum reliability for any level of pest control expert. We believe that monitoring is a cornerstone of Intelligent Pest Management, and all our products reflect this belief. Our products allow you to monitor rodents, insects & mosquitoes with confidence. Our company was an American-based company from the very start. We are proud that our products are designed right here in the USA. At our core, we are dedicated pest detectives. We believe in utilizing a science-based approach to Integrated Pest Management. We leave no stones unturned when it comes to pests and we have unwavering conviction in our products.