ACTION ALERT: Tell British Columbia to ban glue traps
The province needs to hear that citizens like you are calling for change in the sale, purchase and use of inhumane glue traps!
February 10, 2025
Tag: rodents
Humanely managing uninvited rodents
The BC SPCA’s Nicole Fenwick answers commonly asked questions about humanely managing rodents and other animals in and around your home.
October 9, 2024
Literature review: How killing rodents affects carnivores
Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explores a literature review showing how anticoagulant rodenticides – rat poisons – impact animals across the environment.
September 16, 2024
Dumpster drainage holes can be a danger to skunks
Covering drainage holes or using a mesh protector may be required by law in your municipality and will prevent injuries to skunks.
September 13, 2023
The dangers of snap and glue traps
Commonly sold in grocery or hardware stores, these inexpensive traps can cause significant suffering for wildlife and pets.
November 15, 2022
Rodenticides with Erin Ryan
The BC SPCA’s Erin Ryan joins Defender Radio to talk rodenticides, SGARs, how you can help end their use, and alternatives to keeping rodents out.
June 13, 2022
Celebrate International Beaver Day with these fun facts!
Canada’s animal of choice is hard working, family-oriented, and creates ecosystems! But did you know about these cool facts?
April 6, 2019
Rats! Responding to rodents responsibly
Three things to consider when looking for humane strategies and options in managing rats in homes and businesses.
January 17, 2019
Halifax feeding by-law would give region tools to resolve conflict
One resident feeding pork chops to raccoons has created conflict for an entire neighbourhood.
October 3, 2017
