This trap caught 5 mice overnight—and you can make it with stuff you already have. The DIY bucket mouse trap is one of the simplest, most effective home rodent control tricks out there. All you need is a 5-gallon bucket, a soda can, a wire or dowel, a ramp, and some peanut butter. Mice take the bait and drop into the bucket—no chemicals, no noise, no mess. It’s a great short-term solution for barns, garages, and sheds—but if mice are inside your home, it's time for a real inspection. Mice reprod