This must be the perfect mouse trap. The photo shows it in the unset position. When set, the yellow bar that comes down on the mouse is in the raised position. The yellow on that bar is handy visual as you go around and check the traps. I have gathered up all the wooden traps and will probably throw them away soon. If you are tired of the mice stealing the cheese or the peanut butter from your traps, get some on these. They cost more, but they work. There is an imitation that has spikes on the impaling bar, but it doesn't work nearly as well. The mice have taken the bait from that one, just like the wooden traps. I remember in the old days, a Victor trap was so sensitive, you could barely set it down without it going off. I guess it has gone the way of a nice revolver trigger.
The secret to these is that the mouse must lean on the trigger which is suspended over the bait cup to get to the bait. I like to push that flat plastic trigger lever down a little as I set it. That takes up even more of the slack in the trigger. Then eventually you should hear a snap.
I've found them at our local Farm and Home Supply Store.
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