Too bad but it's true that cats are not necessarily good mousers. I live in the country too and had problems with mice until I found out where they were coming into the house. Check around your plumbing going into and out of the house, any drains or vents. If you have to it's worth getting a service like Terminex to help you out. Once you find the openings, stuff the openings with steel wool. I did this 2 years ago and have had no mice since then.
Last edited by nmtonimarie; 09-15-2012 at 05:55 PM.
Reason: 5 gallon bucket trap works well, too