Whether you see a mouse and scurry to climb the nearest chair or can stand your ground with the best of them, dealing with a mouse infestation is no one’s idea of a good time. They eat away at human food and can claw and squeak through the night. But did you know that there’s more to getting rid of mice than getting a cat? Actually, forget about the cat altogether (the mice may be attracted to its food) and get a better mousetrap–PETA recommends live traps, so you can release the mouse outside. And then seal up your home so the mouse doesn’t get back in!

For more tips, visit Mahalo’s guide to How to Get Rid of Mice.