How do you draw a mouse out of hiding?

To draw a mouse out of hiding you need to use its natural drives for food, warmth, and curiosity against it, and do it quietly at night when mice are most active. First, make the rest of the house less attractive by cleaning up all crumbs, putting food in sealed containers, and removing easy water sources. Then place highly attractive bait in a trap or in an open area where you want the mouse to emerge. Peanut butter is considered one of the best baits because it has a strong smell and mice have to work to lick it off, along with chocolate, bacon, or nesting materials like cotton balls. Place the bait along walls, behind appliances, and near droppings, because mice rarely run across open floors. Dim the lights and stay quiet, as mice avoid loud noises and bright lights. You can create a pathway with a small trail of bait leading to a trap. Some people use a bucket trap or a humane live trap with bait inside. Be patient, mice are neophobic and cautious of new objects, so it may take a night or two for them to approach. Avoid using poison if you want to see where the mouse goes, since poisoned mice often hide and die in walls.