I am bringing this issue to light because I have seen firsthand the horrific suffering of animals caught in glue traps. The trapped animals endure excruciating pain as they struggle to free themselves, only to die slowly and agonizingly.

Glue traps are indiscriminate. They do not just trap pests, but also non-target animals like birds and small mammals. Often, these creatures remain trapped - struggling, terrified, and in pain - until their inevitable death because there's no humane way to remove them.

Research indicates that glue traps cause unnecessary harm to animals, causing them to die from dehydration, starvation, exhaustion, or even self-mutilation in their desperate attempts to escape (American Veterinary Medical Association). This type of prolonged and intense suffering is inhumane and unacceptable in a civilized society where we have humane alternatives available to manage pests.

It's time for serious consideration of the ethics of using glue traps. Let's promote the kind use of pest control methods, amplify the need for humane treatments, and push legislation to ban the use of animal glue traps. Please, join me in urging policy makers to prohibit the use of these inhumane glue traps. Sign this petition for a positive and compassionate change.