Let's set some context here. Dr.Corrigan works for the City of New York as part of their rodent management program. It's a monumental job and one that New Yorkers are keenly interested in as rats comprise their top three complaints about living in the city. But as much as New Yorkers hate rats, requests for non-lethal control of those rats are increasing. Residents are uncomfortable with contemporary rodent control methods involving, snap traps, toxicants, and of course, glue boards.
What do you think? Do you believe that more work should be done in reducing the pain and suffering involved in the control of house mice and rats? I would like to hear your thoughts?
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Besides finding any weak spots a professional will know the best way to seal them so the mice cannot gain access anymore. Not all openings can be fixed with nails and wood. Some will require spray foam, escutcheon rings or steel wool.
ReplyDeleteBesides eliminating mice a professional can spray around the home. This spray will repel mice as they hate the smell and will avoid your home at all costs. Other products besides toxic chemicals will repel mice. Baking soda and peppermint oil are natural products that mice will avoid at all costs.
Yes, I think more work should be done in reducing the pain and suffering involved in the control of house mice and rats. It is very hard to get rid of rats. But, hard work and proper technique can make the job quite easier.
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