# Ethical Rodent Riddance Roger Arquer Non-lethal Traps By jelalyn | Published 2007-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-arquer-non-lethal-mousetraps References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/22/non-lethal-mousetraps-by-roger-arquer/) & [rogerarquer](http://www.rogerarquer.com/) Mousetraps that are intended only to catch mice, and not kill them, have been conceptualized by award-winning Industrial Designer Roger Arquer. An answer to those who hate mice but also hate witnessing their gory death, these mousetraps make use of [everyday household items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap) like clear glasses, [metal springs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-mouse), paper clips and metal nuts. One example of a series of mousetraps he designed is the “Mouse in a Planting Pot,” as shown in the gallery. According to Arquer, “‘Mouse in a Planting Pot’ is a glass planting pot which has a long spring attached on the top going down outside. Once the mouse climbs up and goes at the end of the spring, the spring bends in and the mouse falls inside the container, when it releases the spring. It gets caught since the spring has returned to its original position.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-lethal Mouse Traps:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative, humane alternatives to traditional mousetraps. - **Everyday Household Materials:** The use of items like clear glasses, metal springs, paper clips, and metal nuts in mouse trap design opens up possibilities for creative and accessible solutions. - **Ethical Pest Control:** The trend towards ethical and cruelty-free practices extends to pest control, providing opportunities for companies to develop humane solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home and Garden:** The home and garden industry can tap into the trend of non-lethal mouse traps and create innovative products for ethically conscious consumers. - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore the use of everyday household materials in their designs, finding disruptive ways to repurpose common items. - **Pest Control:** The pest control industry can adapt its practices to include ethical and humane approaches to rodent control, attracting consumers seeking cruelty-free options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically-Driven Rodent Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanos-home.md) - [Health-Conscious Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-ergonomic-mouse-concept.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-another-mouse.md) - [Marine-Inspired Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arjun-vallabheshwar.md) - [Compact Pest Control Plugins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-control-repeller.md) - [Folded Mouse Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio-1.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Innovative Rat Birth Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rat-birth-control.md)