yg recounts the different ways of trapping and exterminating rodents in the past. From water torture to steel traps, read his vivid account of how pests were controlled in the 60s.

the trapped rat would be subjected to water torture to make sure it would no longer be a nuisance. the whole cage would be submerged in water, either in the drain or in some water container. another way was to give it the scalding water treatment. boiling hot water would be poured over the (poor) animal.

What kind of lures were used on mice? Not cheese – find out what in ygblog.

Tags: Pest control, Catching rats, Catching mice