If you’ve ever had a rodent problem, you know they’re not nearly as ‘loveable’ as Mickey Mouse—but that doesn’t mean you want them to suffer a slow, cruel death either. This method gets them out of the house humanely.

Step 1: Position trash can

Put an empty trash can below the edge of a table or counter, add a garbage can liner, and fill the bottom with crumpled newspaper.

Step 2: Set the trap

Place an empty toilet paper or paper towel roll on the end the counter or table, letting one side hang just a bit over the edge, directly over the trash can. Secure it in place with tape.

Step 3: Add the bait

Place some bait—like a dab of peanut butter or a piece of cheese, or both—at the very end of the roll, on the side above the trash can.

Step 4: Wait

Wait for Mickey to take the bait. Rodents like food and love tunnels, so it’s just a matter of time before he sees or smells the treat, scampers through the roll to get it, and tumbles into the trash can.

Step 5: Relocate him

Take the trash can far away, ideally to a wooded area, and tip it on its side, setting Mickey free.

Step 6: Repeat

Repeat with a new paper roll. Rodents can sense the recent presence of a fellow rodent and might not fall for your little scam if you use the same roll.