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Ventura council bans glue traps after hours of testimony from wildlife rehabilitators and homeowners
Summary
After extended public comment from wildlife rehabilitators, animal‑welfare advocates, homeowners and pest‑control users, the City Council voted 6–1 to adopt an ordinance banning the sale and use of glue traps in San Buenaventura, citing animal welfare and public‑health guidance; staff will carry out outreach and code enforcement measures.
The San Buenaventura City Council on March 10 adopted an ordinance (new Chapter 8.6) that prohibits the sale and use of glue traps within city limits, after more than an hour of public testimony that split between wildlife rehabilitators and animal‑welfare advocates urging a ban and some homeowners and pest‑control professionals urging retention of the devices as an inexpensive option.
Deputy City Manager Rick Connor presented the staff report outlining staff recommendations, public‑health references and implementation plans. Connor cited guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other public‑health agencies discouraging glue traps for vertebrates because animals trapped on adhesive boards can suffer prolonged stress, dehydration and death; staff advised council that other California cities (including Ojai…
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