What Are Glue Traps?
Glue traps are a rodent control option on the market intended to trap mice and rats. When an animal steps on the trap it becomes stuck to the surface. As the animal attempts to free itself, it becomes completely enmeshed in the adhesive, eventually dying of suffocation, starvation or dehydration. Click for the story of patient #0925. Please note– some images may be disturbing. Why Glue Traps are Inhumane Cruel: Trapped animals chew off limbs, starve, dehydrate, and suffocate while trying to escape from the glue. Non-target animals: These traps are indiscriminate; pet and wild birds alike are frequently killed by sticky traps, as are non-target mammals like chipmunks and baby opossums. Human Exposure to Disease: Hantavirus (HPS) is a fatal respiratory disease passed through rodent droppings and urine. Animals caught in glue traps defecate and urinate on the sticky surface putting humans at an increased risk of contracting HPS. Why WildCare cares and what we are doing People frequently
