The SPCA has recommended more humane methods of dealing with pest rats in the home, following STOMPer Max's article on how he dealt with a rodent in his home.
In his article Max had explained how he used a commercially available glue-board to catch the pest. With regards to this method of rat disposal, however, a spokesperson for the SPCA had the following advice:
"The SPCA strongly objects to the use of glue-board traps, as they are cruel, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals when they are stuck.
"We would like to thank STOMPers who have written in to say that this method is cruel.
"Ultimately, we advocate that residents take steps to prevent the animals from coming into the home - this would include keeping the area free of any food particles etc. that may attract them."
The SPCA also provided a list of alternative disposal methods, including:
1. Application of peppermint oil or other chemical deterrents.
2. Seal the possible entries.
3. Stick steel wool in mouse holes.
4. Place tubs of used kitty litter around entrances the house, or keep a cat.
5. Try a humane trap.
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There are less painful ways to kill them. Leaving them on a glue board is torture because they will rip pieces of themselves off to escape. They will try to gnaw their limbs off and starve to death.
Now, why do this when you can kill the animal in a quicker way, like with a snap trap? Why torture the animal at all? It's disgusting and very mean. And whoever mentioned using boiling water - that is probably the most painful thing you can do to a living animal. Shame on you for even suggesting that, I spit on your face for mentioning such a barbaric and cruel method!
This statement does NOT MAKE ANY SENSE. I hope NEA would also clarify as if such statement from SPCA is true, ALL PEST CONTROL COMPANIES in singapore would have to review all of their pest control methods.