I have 4 rats as pets. They are the absolute smartest critters in the rodent world and it's not too terribly hard to understand now why they don't get caught in traps unless you really have hungry critters.
In the pet shop there is a product called Yogurt drops. There is a specific one that is blueberry. They have a strong smell that makes my rats go koo koo and do anything to get one. I would venture a guess that if you got a live trap and put a blueberry yogie in it the smell alone will lure them into the box and you will trap your friend.
I will ALSO (sadly) let you know that if you have one you have MORE. IN a 28 day cycle a male and female can have 13 rittens. In as little as (I kid you not) 3 weeks they can start doing the "wild thing" and it's on from there. Glue traps are about the most inhumane things I've ever seen. The animal will only pull the fur off itself and leave it on the trap or chew off a paw. I highly recommend any snap trap, but put it in a cheerio box and in the corner of the room. They like the dark and that blueberry thing will drive them crazy. Fresh fruit, and peas...oh my gosh they love peas. Also if you have dog food...put it in a plastic bin...they go for ANYTHING really.
Sorry you have that rogue mouse, sorry you have a scared child, but Margurite is spot on with the advice about going to the pet shop and handling them. My DF hated rodents and now enjoys the rattys...won't admit it to many people, but he's the one that buys their Yogurt Drops.
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