Q&A for How to Catch a Mouse Without Killing It

It is, but you'd be better off releasing it, as it's a wild animal, and you could get a domesticated mouse at a pet store.

Yes, baking soda can repel mice. The most effective way to use baking soda to repel mice is to sprinkle a line around the perimeter of your house (outside). You will need to reapply the line after any rains. Luckily, baking soda is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased locally.

It's very unlikely, but you can take the mouse far away from your home to make sure.

Wear gloves and covering clothes so any mouse doesn't touch or bite you, which is an issue as the mouse may have communicable diseases.

Yes, peanut butter is a good choice for a mouse trap, although there are other options.

You can try alternatives like deer feed, plain corn, corn mixed with honey or sugar, frosted flakes, fruity pebbles, or cheese.

Yes, mice are generally attracted to cheese. You can also use other effective baits such as peanut butter, corn, honey, deer feed, cat food, and dog food (especially chicken-flavored or wet adult varieties, as some mice may dislike ingredients in puppy food).

Tomatoes are likely not effective bait. Instead, you should use peanut butter, placing it on the trap and leaving it overnight. Remember to check the trap daily to ensure the bait does not spoil.