10/07/2026
Finally, animals in Scotland will no longer suffer in cruel glue traps.
In 2025, Scotland officially brought its glue trap ban into force, marking a historic victory for animal welfare and ending the routine use of one of the cruelest pest control methods.
The new law protects mice, birds, hedgehogs, and other small animals from becoming trapped on adhesive boards, where they can suffer for hours or even days from injuries, dehydration, starvation, and extreme stress.
Animal protection organizations welcomed the ban taking effect, calling it a major milestone that reflects Scotland's commitment to ending unnecessary animal suffering and promoting more humane alternatives.
Supporters say the decision proves that effective pest control can be achieved without subjecting animals to prolonged pain and cruelty.
For many animal lovers, this victory is about more than banning glue traps.
It is about ensuring every animal is treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Because no animal deserves to suffer a slow and painful death in a glue trap.
