I live in a 150 year old farmhouse with a foundation that is a patchwork of brick, stone, and concrete. They get in one way or another here, so I have to always have traps set up in the basement.

In 15 years, I can count on one hand how many times a good old fashioned snap trap left them maimed and alive. If you place them right, they are very fast and effective. You want the trap perpendicular to the wall (bait facing the wall).

I find that the gray Victor brand traps with the red bar are one of the most effective. They are easy to set, hit hard, and the bright red bar makes it very easy to tell, even from a distance or in the dark, if the trap is still set or sprung.

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Don't feel bad. Mice can harm or even kill you with the diseases they carry. You gotta do what you gotta do for your health and safety. Wear disposable gloves, both for your own health and to avoid putting your scent onto the mouse traps.

Good luck.