"Glue traps are ruthless, inhumane, and can be dangerous to the health of humans and their pets," said Lieu in a statement. "There are numerous other ways to trap small animals that don't prolong ...

Glue traps are boards coated with adhesive, which are used to catch and kill pests. Lieu’s bill, named the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act," is endorsed by PETA ...

The glue traps can catch other types of animals including birds and cats causing them pain, distress and severe suffering, which is something the RSPCA has been highlighting in their campaign.

A glue-trap design was first patented in 1980, but versions of the device have been available before that, according to pest control experts. They frequently catch animals other than their target.

For a pair of progressive New York City elected officials, those stuck-till-you-starve glue traps are just cruel and unusual punishment for the Big Apple’s pizza-loving vermin.

The Ojai City Council unanimously voted to permanently ban the sale and use of glue traps in their community. Ojai, which became the first American city to recognize the legal rights of nonhuman ...

Small birds are getting stuck in glue traps that homeowners are attaching to trees, according to The Raptor Trust, a volunteer group that rehabilitates injured birds.