The Ventura City Council has voted to ban the sale and use of glue traps, citing animal welfare concerns raised by advocacy groups, wildlife rehabilitators, and community members. The decision makes Ventura the fourth city in the United States—and the largest – to enact such a ban.
The measure was introduced by City Council Member Liz Campos and Deputy Mayor Doug Halter, with support from animal advocacy organization PETA.
During the meeting, speakers described the impacts of glue traps on animals, including birds, rodents, and pets, which can become stuck and unable to escape. Advocates argued that the devices can lead to prolonged suffering and are not an effective long-term solution for pest control, as they do not address underlying causes such as access to food and shelter…