Glue traps are often used to catch mice and rats. Unfortunately, there are significant concerns due to the ethical, environmental, and practical effects. Thankfully, there are more effective solutions available which make a great alternative to glue traps.

Ethical Concerns

Animals which have been caught will often suffer a prolonged and painful death. This is due to starvation, dehydration, or self-inflicted damage from trying to escape. Fear and stress are common and upsetting.
Animals such as reptiles, birds, and small mammals may be trapped, even though they are not the target. They do not specifically target mice.

Environmental Concerns

Traps may catch endangered or beneficial animals which are not the target. These could include pollinators which have already been damaged by pesticide use. Also, small predators may be caught which may otherwise control populations of rodents.
Glue traps are consumable and single-use. They are made of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable materials which end up in landfills.

Ineffectiveness

Unfortunately this type of rat proofing doesn't tackle the root cause problems. These include access to food, water, and shelter. This means that they do not solve the problem and it may well recur.
Larger rodents can escape. Sometimes they leave skin or fur behind.

Dirty and Unhygienic

Trapped animals will often bleed, urinate, and defecate whilst they are upset and struggling. Not only is this very unfortunate for the poor animal, it is also a terrible mess to be cleared up by the owner or pest controller.
If left for too long, the rodents will decompose and create a foul odor.
Dead rodents need to be disposed of appropriately and hygienically. Otherwise, infection can occur.

Safety

Pets and children could become stuck on glue traps which may be contaminated, which could be very upsetting. This could lead to distress, injury, or infection.

Alternatives to Glue Traps

It is a form of humane, effective, and sustainable treatment to start by sealing up entry points and keeping the area clear of food and water.
It is also very effective to clear away rubbish and piles of deadwood or rotting vegetation where rats almost could build a nest.
Some essential oils can be used as alternatives to glue traps as the strong smell can keep rodents away. Peppermint, eucalyptus and citronella can all be used as rodent repellents. Lavender and tea-tree oil are alternatives.
RatMat is a great alternative to glue traps. It is an innovative and humane pest control solution which is highly effective at preventing rats entering a specific area.

What Is RatMat?

RatMat functions as an electrified mat which delivers an unpleasant but harmless electric shock. It consists of interlocking tiles which can be arranged in different configurations. It is ideal across a doorway or around a car as a perimeter. Using electrical deterrence, RatMat is durable and weatherproof.

It is humane, using 40 times less electricity than an electric fence in a farmer’s field. It does not cause undue suffering; the shock is only a few milliseconds long. This means it will be over before the rodent has even felt it. It is also more environmentally friendly than glue traps as it is not consumable or single-use. There are no nasty pesticides or other chemicals involved.

It is ideal for protecting vehicles from rodents nesting. They target engine bays and wiring and can cause thousands of pounds or dollars worth of damage in a few hours. RatMat is almost always 100% effective at keeping rodents out. This makes it an ideal alternative to glue traps as it is far more effective in the long run.

The system is also ideal for keeping rodents out of commercial and residential units. Damage to stock and food can be devastating for a small business. Having happened once, it is far more likely to recur as rodents will follow scent trails in the hope of finding shelter, food, and water.

In industrial settings, the RatMat will protect critical infrastructure from damage. Important machinery and computer systems are not just expensive to repair. They are also crucial for the running of many important companies and services.

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