Mouse trap you should check out Shawn woods mouse trap Monday you tube ever Sunday he post a new trap in action.
The rats around here would eat the tie strap first, then the paper "wall" followed by the plywood. Then they'd hit the bait! I hate rats!
I just put peanut butter crackers in a corner and shoot them with the BB gun. Used to put them on the window sill but after the 9th window the wife made me stop.
hmmmmm 9 windows. either your bb gun is not giving a constant velocity, or your sights are not secure, or your eyesight is questionable, or your marksmanship basics are lacking, ...... but we all know one usually improves with practice, so keep on trying. Also try not to be discouraged by the rats and mice that no longer run away, but instead roll on the floor laughing or stick their tongue out or give you the one finger salute. ..... jus sayin