Banned Glue Traps Still Causing Harm to Wildlife, Rescue Center Warns

As of 2025-10-09T06:22:32+00:00, a wildlife rescue center in the UK is sounding the alarm over the ongoing use of banned glue traps, which have recently led to the heartbreaking death of a robin. According to the center's manager, Evangelos Achilleos, the robin was unable to be saved after becoming trapped on one of the adhesive devices.

This tragic incident is just the latest in a series of cases the center has dealt with, where various animals, including pigeons and small mammals like hedgehogs, have become stuck on the glue trays. Achilleos describes the situation as "heart-breaking," noting that even if birds are released from the traps, the damage to their feathers often means they cannot survive in the wild.

Despite being banned for general use, these glue traps can still be widely found on sale, and Achilleos believes this is a "grey area" that needs to be addressed. He urges retailers to take responsibility and remove the traps from their shelves, saying they are "not humane" and should not be used at all. The center manager emphasizes that the only way to achieve meaningful change is through collaborative efforts to educate the public and instigate a shift away from these harmful devices.