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How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicals

  • Sticky-Tape bands on trees prevent pests but can trap beneficial insects like butterflies and bees, as noted by The Independent.
  • Glue traps inflict suffering on various creatures, holding them until they die from starvation, as reported by The Independent.
  • Natural methods, like using Bti in standing water, help control larvae without harming animals or plants, according to The Independent.
  • Jessica Damiano suggests preventing pests by sealing entry points and securing trash, rather than using harmful pesticides, as mentioned by The Independent.
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How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicals

It might be tempting when you have insects you don't want in your yard to reach for a spray can. But there are more humane and effective ways to control them without harming other wildlife, and people too.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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