Rodent control methods vary enormously in their humaneness — better options exist for most applications.
Rodent pest control is one of the most common contexts where animals are killed, and the welfare implications are rarely considered. Glue traps are among the most inhumane pest control methods — animals struggle until exhaustion, suffering dehydration, self-mutilation, and slow death. Snap traps, when properly set and checked frequently, cause rapid death. Exclusion — sealing entry points — prevents rodents from entering buildings without requiring any killing. Choosing more humane methods for routine pest control is a low-cost, accessible welfare improvement.