In the fall, rodents move indoors, seeking warmth and food. We discuss how to keep these critters out of your home and how to vanquish an infestation. 


 


Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer, Doug Mahoney 


 


Additional Reading: 

• The 4 Best Mousetraps of 2024 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re...)
• How a Bag of Dead Rats Proved the Terro Garbage Guard Really Works  (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re... ?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&utm_medium=episode_number_09)

 


Products We Recommend: 

• Best Mousetrap: Tomcat Press ’N Set Mouse Trap (https://wrctr.co/3ZVBsho)
• Runner Up: Victor M393 Power-Kill Mouse Traps  (https://wrctr.co/3zFl75M)
• For when you need a LOT of mousetraps: Victor Easy Set Mouse Trap (https://wrctr.co/4eBhUDw)
• Doug recommends: Pleasant Hill MacIntosh Fruit Press 4 Gallon + Wood Basket (https://wrctr.co/3ByYKPX) [please note, this product is often out of stock]

 






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