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Glue trap ban

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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.

Public comments (13)

OpposedRobert SchaeferMar 11, 2026

A 27-year resident who uses glue traps, argued they're cheap and effective and opposed the ban.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:23:12 →
SupportiveSteve MillerMar 11, 2026

Humane Society board member compared glue traps to DDT and rabbit testing — effective but cruel — and urged the ban.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:26:11 →
SupportiveAngel GollisMar 11, 2026

Wildlife advocate described the suffering glue traps cause and humane alternatives.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:30:07 →
SupportiveBetsy StixMar 11, 2026

Former Ojai mayor said Ojai's unanimous glue trap ban was one of her council's most rewarding actions.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:32:31 →
SupportiveJohn BuediMar 11, 2026

A woodworker who witnessed a trapped mouse suffering, urged support for the ban.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:35:33 →
SupportiveBecky GowlMar 11, 2026

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network director described rescuing animals — including 18 last year — found alive on glue traps.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:23:01 →
OpposedTodd CollartMar 11, 2026

Described his own rodent battles and urged the council not to prevent homeowners from using glue traps.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:37:14 →
OpposedNirvanikaMar 11, 2026

Speaking for Fields, argued rodents are vermin that kill people and should be terminated; later criticized two-minute comment limits as unconstitutional.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 52:52 →
SupportiveJacob ShawMar 11, 2026

PETA representative cited a 2023 study showing glue traps cause more suffering than other traps, and health department guidance against them.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:47:39 →
SupportiveEric DeerdorfMar 11, 2026

New District 6 homeowner urged joining Ojai and Culver City in banning glue traps.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:50:38 →
SupportiveKristen KesslerMar 11, 2026

Acknowledged snap traps don't always work but said the case for the ban is stronger.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:52:05 →
SupportiveChris AmentMar 11, 2026

Monarch butterfly advocate described raptors getting stuck in glue traps and urged the ban.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:52:09 →
SupportiveAllison HermansMar 11, 2026

A 23-year wildlife rehabilitator called glue traps the most heartbreaking cases she sees, including songbirds and pets.

City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026 · 4:55:47 →

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