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New law banning glue traps for mice and rats comes into force today - what you need to know

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Starting today, a ban on glue traps for rodents will come into force, outlawing the use of glue taps by the general public in England.

Glue traps, also known as 'glue boards' or 'sticky boards' are usually made of a sheet of plastic or cardboard coated in a non-drying adhesive that traps the rodents as they cross the board. Up until now, they have been available to buy as a method for how to get rid of rats and mice, but the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 will make it illegal for people to buy and use sticky traps due to the damage they can cause to other animals.

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