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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby" data-source="post: 462438" data-attributes="member: 7083"><p>Mice are little and cute. Rats are bigger and cute and quite social. We have pet rats, so I'm a bit biased. And I was not sold on the idea at all for a long time. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I think poison is cruel. But, that's me. Plus, if they die in the walls you can't get to them and they start to stink. Also, never ever use glue traps. Those are worse. If you have only a couple, live traps might work, but you have to take them at least 5 miles away or they'll find their way back. Otherwise, use snap traps. Just beware that snap traps don't always kill them. So, I don't know if poison is more cruel or not. The idea of it just bothers me. Me? I'd put on gloves and try to catch them and take them away. However, while I have a few cats who are happily fed and lazy and content, Abbey would never pass up the opportunity to go after a mouse - or anything else. She is one sadistic kitty when it comes to prey. </p><p></p><p>Also, cover any opening that is an inch or bigger with something. Cover your dryer vent with a secured screen. Mice only need a one inch opening to get in. Fill in any holes under your porch or crawlspace with the spray insulation stuff. </p><p></p><p>Actually, if you're renting, this should be the landlord's responsibility, isn't it?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby, post: 462438, member: 7083"] Mice are little and cute. Rats are bigger and cute and quite social. We have pet rats, so I'm a bit biased. And I was not sold on the idea at all for a long time. Personally, I think poison is cruel. But, that's me. Plus, if they die in the walls you can't get to them and they start to stink. Also, never ever use glue traps. Those are worse. If you have only a couple, live traps might work, but you have to take them at least 5 miles away or they'll find their way back. Otherwise, use snap traps. Just beware that snap traps don't always kill them. So, I don't know if poison is more cruel or not. The idea of it just bothers me. Me? I'd put on gloves and try to catch them and take them away. However, while I have a few cats who are happily fed and lazy and content, Abbey would never pass up the opportunity to go after a mouse - or anything else. She is one sadistic kitty when it comes to prey. Also, cover any opening that is an inch or bigger with something. Cover your dryer vent with a secured screen. Mice only need a one inch opening to get in. Fill in any holes under your porch or crawlspace with the spray insulation stuff. Actually, if you're renting, this should be the landlord's responsibility, isn't it? [/QUOTE]
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