PETA blames authorities for ‘painful’ extermination of rodents

Warning – Some readers may find the following content disturbing

The animal rights organization PETA has blamed the governments of the states for the explosion of huge mouse plagues that plunder regionally New South Wales and Queensland, and criticized “inhuman” poisoning of rodents by farmers.I will continue speaking with Neil Mitchell 3AWPETA spokeswoman Aleesha Naxakis said mass poisoning of the mice will cause hundreds of thousands of rodents to cause unnecessary, cruel deaths.From mice contaminating food and water to diseases transmitted by mice, the plague affects more than just plants. The plague is also causing tremendous stress in rural communities. (9news)

She claimed the government’s failure to act sooner meant that the possibilities for more humane control methods such as trap and release were long gone.

“Millions of mice will gasp, choke and bleed internally,” said Ms. Naxakis.

“Sometimes it takes days (for mice) to die a slow and painful death.”

Flocks of mice in western NSW and parts of Queensland have wreaked havoc on farms and homes, costing nearly $ 100 million. The infestation is also taking a mental and emotional toll on farmers and residents battling the plague.

PETA’s attitude was irritating farmers whose crops, grain and hay stores were eaten and destroyed by mice.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack called PETA members “idiots who have never been out of town”.

“Your thinking about it is reprehensible,” he said.

I will speak to Ray Hadley again 2 GBPrime Minister Scott Morrison called PETA’s view “pretty stupid”.

“The comments are very insensitive to the plight of farmers,” he said.

PETA spokeswoman Aleesha Naxakis said it was the government’s fault that mouse plague had reached a size that could only be solved by “inhuman” poisoning. (Delivered)

However, Ms. Naxakis said that a long time ago the government should have adopted alternative and more humane methods.

“Farmers have been shouting for help for months,” she said.

“It is so unfair that these mice will suffer these horrific deaths.

“(Government) inaction months ago led to this.

“The situation has become so bad that not only the farmers but also the mice are suffering.”

The New South Wales government has pledged a $ 50 million support package to help fight mouse plague, which devastated some farmers’ crops. (Facebook / NSW Farmers)It is believed that favorable conditions that resulted in bumper harvesting are the same conditions that helped mouse populations thrive. (Facebook / Zinuru)

She said that other small animals like owls, dogs, and cats that hunt mice will also suffer and die.

Ms. Naxakis said PETA is “a realist” and understands that fatal poisoning is now the only way government officials and farmers can deal with the debilitating infestation.

When asked by Mitchell to explain the more humane methods PETA advocates, Ms. Naxakis said trapping and birth control were options.

The giant NSW mouse plague

Humane trapping involved the “gentle release” of the unharmed animal to other areas, she said.

She called the current situation “bad” for wildlife and farmers.

Last week the NSW government announced one $ 50 million bailout package, free poison for farmers and mice bait discounts of $ 1000 for small businesses and $ 500 for households.

People have reported being bitten by mice that overrun barns and houses while they were sleeping.

Mouse plague footage has gone global this week.

Spurred on by favorable weather conditions and abundant food supplies, mouse plague has flourished since last year’s bumper harvest.

Contact: msaunoko@nine.com.au