If the rodent gets its mouth or nose caught, it slowly suffocates. If the rodent is running fast enough when it gets caught, the rodent's fur and skin is partially torn off on one end of the trap, while the rodent is caught on the other end. One Kings Court resident reported that a partially stuck rodent managed to escape by leaving its severed leg behind. Granted, the sticky traps are economical. But are they humane, or are they cruel and unusual punishment? Are they necessary, or just disgusting? Residential Living says it has received only nine student complaints about mice this year from Kings Court. With so few complaints, Residential Living could afford poison bait, or else spring for spring traps. Both methods are somewhat more expensive, but are far quicker and cleaner. That, or allow cats in the dorms.
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