How should rodent glue traps be placed for optimal effectiveness?

Placing rodent glue traps lengthwise and parallel to walls or runways is the most effective method for capturing rodents. Rodents tend to travel along walls and edges in search of food and shelter, as these routes provide them with a sense of safety from predators. By aligning the traps with these natural pathways, you increase the likelihood that the rodents will encounter the traps as they move about their environment. This strategic placement exploits their instinctual behavior, maximizing the chances of capturing them when they are most active.

Other placement methods may not leverage this behavior effectively. Random angles or crosswise placements in open spaces can reduce the chances of rodents encountering the traps since these positions do not align well with their typical routes. Similarly, clustering traps around the perimeter might be ineffective if they are not positioned along the walls, missing the main travel pathways of the rodents. Thus, positioning glue traps lengthwise and parallel is the recommended approach for optimal effectiveness.