{"id":301158,"date":"2026-04-23T15:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-town-spca-calls-for-ban-on-cruel-glue-traps\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:49:34","slug":"cape-town-spca-calls-for-ban-on-cruel-glue-traps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-town-spca-calls-for-ban-on-cruel-glue-traps\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town SPCA calls for ban on cruel glue traps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAPE TOWN &#8211;<\/strong> The use and sale of glue traps in Cape Town has come under renewed scrutiny, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/nspca.co.za\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21925851498&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5tikn4uElAMVYpNQBh0Toy_8EAAYASAAEgIb1PD_BwE\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/nspca.co.za\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21925851498&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5tikn4uElAMVYpNQBh0Toy_8EAAYASAAEgIb1PD_BwE\">Cape <\/a>of Good Hope SPCA warning that the devices cause severe and prolonged animal suffering and may contravene national legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2023, the SPCA has received and responded to 47 complaints relating to shops selling glue traps, with 14 of these complaints originating from specific areas flagged by the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past three years, inspectors have also removed more than 10 000 glue traps from retail outlets across the city, indicating the product&#8217;s widespread availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glue-traps\">Glue traps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-glue-traps-glue-traps-also-known-as-glue-boards-are-commonly-marketed-as-a-simple-pest-control-solution-however-the-spca-describes-them-as-one-of-the-most-inhumane-methods-of-animal-control\">Glue traps, also known as glue boards, are commonly marketed as a simple pest control solution. However, the SPCA describes them as one of the most inhumane methods of animal control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The devices work by immobilising animals on a sticky surface, often leaving them trapped for hours or even days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, animals experience extreme distress, dehydration and starvation. In desperate attempts to escape, they may tear their skin, break limbs or suffocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Death is often slow and painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-threat-to-wildlife\">Threat to wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisation also raised concerns about the indiscriminate nature of glue traps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While intended for rodents, they frequently capture birds, reptiles and other small animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a biodiverse urban environment like Cape Town, this poses a threat to wildlife, including protected species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legal-contravention\">Legal contravention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Legally, the SPCA believes the use of glue traps may violate the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act prohibits cruelty, torture and ill-treatment of animals and requires that traps be inspected and cleared daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the SPCA, glue traps are fundamentally incompatible with these provisions, as removing a trapped animal without causing further harm is nearly impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If found guilty of contravening the Act, individuals could face fines of up to R40 000 or imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPCA is urging the City of Cape Town to take decisive action by banning the sale and use of glue traps. 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