WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MICE EATING THE BAIT, AND GOING THEIR MERRY WAY. I CALLED AN EXTERMINATOR, AND SHE TOLD ME TO BAIT THE TRAPS WITH A PIECE OF APPLE, LEAVE THE SKIN ON, AND A LITTLE PEANUT BUTTER ON THE APPLE. IT WORKED!!!!
GOOD LUCK,
MOUSELESS