When trapping mice using the spring-type mouse traps, place in a paper bag. When the mouse is caught, pick up the bag and discard. Also, the first time you set up the trap, add bait, but don't set the trap. The next time, set the trap. This will sometimes "fake-out" the mouse, and it may be more willing to go after the bait in the set trap.
Source: A friend.
By it's.only.me from NE PA
There are a number of methods used to get rid of mice without the use of poison or traps. This is a page about using peppermint oil for mice control.
This is a page about getting rid of mice naturally. Using traps and poisons to rid your home of mice may not be something you want to do.
This is a page about getting rid of mice in an apartment. Getting rid of mice in an apartment can be challenging, particularly since there are common walls and you are not completely in control of the situation.