Mice defecate wherever they travel but mostly where they feed. Mouse droppings serve to indicate where control efforts should be concentrated. Nontoxic tracking powders can also be used to determine where the greatest mouse activity is occurring. Traps and bait stations must be placed within this area if control is to be effective. If a trap or bait is unused after 48 hours, move it because the mice are elsewhere.
Mice are nibblers.
Put a little bit of bait in many bait stations to increase exposure and consumption. Change baits until preference is established, then utilize this bait until feeding stops. Mice are inquisitive. Mice like nesting material nearby. Use nesting material on the trigger of snap traps and in the center of glue boards.