I prefer snap traps for mice. Properly set, they kill quickly and humanely. Rats are hard to trap in any device. They’re very smart and wary. You’re more likely to catch one if you bait a trap but don’t set it for a few days, replacing the bait when it’s eaten. In my ex...
Rats and their poop can carry diseases such as hantaviruses that can make you sick, but there are ways to clean up and get rid of them humanely. (Photo Credit: Moment RF/Getty Images) Rats are a type of rodent that often live in cities. They are smart and extremely adaptable, which m...
Another product used byMMPCand other pest control professionals for eliminating rats and their burrows isBurrowRX. This machine pumps carbon monoxide through their tunnels and nesting areas, which humanely kills any rats inside within minutes. The carbon monoxide smoke is colored so that the licensed...
In the last few decades, raccoons have shifted from a wild animal to an urban animal, like rats or pigeons. They are generally strong, intelligent, and talented, and thus they are also commonly destructive. I believe that raccoons should be dealt with humanely, and also effectively. How to...
Remove the Rats Nest Pour some of the bleach solution over the rat's nest, and allow it to soak in for five minutes. Pick up the nest while wearingrubber gloves, and place it into a medium-size plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag, and place it into a second plastic bag tied securely...
, such as foxes or coyotes. These repellents are meant to be sprayed around gardens to keep squirrels away, so they will need to be reapplied regularly. Be sure to check the collection method of the brand that you are considering to make sure that the material is collected humanely....
How to deter rats One of the first signs of a rodent infestation is an unpleasant, musky smell. If there is a rat pee smell in your home, it is important to identify the source of the stench and dispose of any pesky rodents as safely and humanely as possible. Then you can focus on...
Trap: Humanely trap community cats (NOT pet cats that belong to your neighbors) using large wire traps, the kind you might use for raccoons. Neuter: Take the cat to a vet to get spayed or neutered and vaccinated. The vet also will cut off a tiny tip of the cat’s ear (a humane...
Until I turn vegetarian (will that day ever come, I wonder) I try to do the next best thing, and support farmers who treat their animals as humanely as possible, as well as doing all they can to care for the land in a sustainable way. And what with the whole free-range/organic lab...
PETA suggests thatevery pest can be disposed of humanely, and that removing the food and water source is often the best deterrent. They suggest the use of non-lethal traps, which are more expensive than other methods but can be found at most hardware stores or online shops which sell hardwa...