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Victor Metal Pedal Mouse Trap vs Tomcat Press 'N Set Mouse Trap
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Mouse Traps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
Snap traps are the method the CDC recommends, and the Victor is the proven, low-cost version. The Tomcat does the same job with easier setting and no-touch disposal.
Victor Metal Pedal Mouse Trap
Buy itThe classic wooden snap trap: cheap, fast and the type of trap the CDC recommends.
- A traditional snap trap, the type the CDC recommends for reducing rodent populations around the home.
- Victor calls it the world's No. 1 selling mouse trap and a trap of choice for professional pest control companies.
- Kills instantly when the metal pedal is triggered, and can be reused or thrown away.
- Setting a spring snap trap takes practice and can pinch fingers.
- You see and handle the catch unless you dispose of the whole trap.
- Needs placing where children and pets cannot reach.
Tomcat Press 'N Set Mouse Trap
Buy itA plastic snap trap that sets with one press and lets you dispose of mice without touching them.
- Sets with a single press, which Tomcat says reduces the risk of pinched fingers.
- A grab tab lets you dispose of a caught mouse without direct contact.
- Non-toxic mechanical trap for indoor or outdoor use, backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
- Plastic body is less classic than wood but costs a little more per trap.
- Sold in packs of two, so larger problems need several packs.
- Still a snap trap, so place it away from children and pets.
Side by side
| Victor Metal Pedal Mouse Trap | Tomcat Press 'N Set Mouse Trap | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most homes with mice, especially where several traps are needed at once. | People who want snap-trap effectiveness without fiddly setting or touching the catch. |
| Price tier | $ · budget | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Victor Metal Pedal Mouse Trap - The classic wooden snap trap: cheap, fast and the type of trap the CDC recommends. Choose the Tomcat Press 'N Set Mouse Trap instead if people who want snap-trap effectiveness without fiddly setting or touching the catch.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Mouse Traps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).