Comments on: To Catch Or To Kill, That Is the Question http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question EPA's Blog About Our World Thu, 23 May 2013 11:40:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: mouse deterrent http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-55207 mouse deterrent Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:38:23 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-55207 Often times, although business owners and homeowners would like to quickly eradicate a rat infestation by using poison baits, but they are unable to use them because of their high chemical content. In areas where the use of chemical baits is prohibited or it is a chemical sensitive location, baits is not always the best method to use for rat control.

]]> By: pestmall.com http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-55128 pestmall.com Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:59:39 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-55128 Mouse traps are one of the most effective ways to capture mice and ultimately eradicate the mouse infestation that has invaded your home. Before professionals choose poisons and products with toxic chemicals, they will choose traps to honor the safety of your home. Not only are traps effective in mouse control, but mouse traps are economical in that they do not cost a lot of money to buyTo

]]> By: thebestmousetrap http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-47524 thebestmousetrap Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:21:58 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-47524 As a mom of 5 kids, and one who live in the country and we have loads of rodents of all kinds, I have to say, after 19 years, I love the electronic mouse traps. The just work. We used the giant, well its not really that big, but big enough, multi kill in our garage. Now the animal foods we keep outside are rodent free. We had them in containers, but those stinky mice chewed right through them. Thanks for your story.

]]> By: Walter J http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-34343 Walter J Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:33:04 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-34343 While I must agree any rodent infestation is a problem and therefore can and most likely will grow into a health risk, Killing them seems to be the only viable option when quick results are being sought. The only time I can truly say these creatures should be caught is when we are dealing with an offshoot of their genetic family such as guinea pigs, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, gerbils, or any of the burrowing rodents we use as pets.

]]> By: Chuck http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-34029 Chuck Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:39:03 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-34029 I have a problem with the person having 3 cats and having to find alternative ways to catch or kill mice. I would never use poison because as previously stated the cats would probably get into it.
I would do nothing, because the cats would, left to their own devices, take care of the problem. I know mine do. I haven’t had a bad mouse problem since i’ve had my 3 cats. Every now and then, we get a stray mouse or two, but it is quickly taken care of by my cats. So don’t panic, let your cats do the job. They will if they are truly cats and not dogs in disguise.

]]> By: Lina-EPA http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-30144 Lina-EPA Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:13:23 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-30144 I prefer the sticky traps, but I have been out-voted in my house. They want to release the mouse alive. Luckily they were able to do so, but I didn’t approach the vermin with a 10 nor 20 ft pole!

]]> By: Ruth http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-29458 Ruth Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:56:53 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-29458 I prefer to kill as humanely as possible. Electronic traps, like the Multi-Kill, exterminate mice instantly with a shock.

]]> By: Georgegot http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-29455 Georgegot Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:58:20 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-29455 The only downside to live traps is that if you don’t release the vermin far away from you house, they will probably just come back in. Electric shock traps are the most humane way of killing mice. That new Victor-Multi Kill traps seems to be pretty popular.

]]> By: Lina-EPA http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-27696 Lina-EPA Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:11:11 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-27696 Primero–Gracias por las felicitaciones en el Día Internacional de la Mujer.

Es cierto que enviar el ratón a un centro de investigaciones porbablemente significaría matarlo de alguna manera, sea tarde o temprano. Personalmente no me gustaría adoptar un ratón callejero o de campo como mascota porque uno no sabe las enfermedades o microbios que podría estar transportando. Definitivamente es mejor combatir las plagas de una manera en que podamos utilizar menos sustancias químicas tóxicas. Voy abundar más sobre el tema en el próximo blog. Espero que podamos continuar el diálogo. Muchos saludos.

]]> By: Jesús Torres Navarro http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/03/to-catch-or-to-kill-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-27671 Jesús Torres Navarro Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:38:04 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1351#comment-27671 Hola Lina, fíjate que estuve reflexionando sobre mi comentario anterior, donde señalé que sugería que el ratón se atrapara y se llevara a un centro de investigación, pero pensándolo bien creo que es lo mismo que matarlo, solo que no directamente sino a través de otro; entonces se me ocurrió que si se atrapaba y tratándose de un ratón de campo, sería bueno conservarlo o regalarlo, pero como mascota
Te comento que aquí en México y me imagino que en muchas otras partes, los ratones (algunos, incluidos los de campo) son muy apreciados como mascotas, bueno, felicidades en el día internacional de la Mujer, un cordial saludo a tu familia y que Dios los bendiga

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