I appreciate that this blog post is going to divide opinions, with many people arguing that rat shooting is an inhumane way of getting rid of rodents. I, however, firmly believe that if carried out in the correct way, shooting rats is actually far more humane than other forms of pest control, such as poison, … Read more
If you are overrun by rats on your property, then you may want to consider keeping numbers down. One of the best ways to do this is to control them through shooting. Now, I appreciate that this is not a solution for everyone – especially those who are faint hearted – but when executed successfully … Read more
Rabbits breed at a startling rate and can cause a lot of economic and environmental damage to crops and pastures. Quite often the only way in which to control rabbits is through shooting. But in order for it to be as humane as possible, you want to make sure you get a clean shot every … Read more
Whilst we do not condone shooting pigeons for sport, there are occasions when it is deemed necessary to eradicate pigeons with an air rifle due to the damage and destruction they cause. This is often the case out in the country, where crops are ruined, poultry disturbed, and water sources contaminated with pigeon faeces. … Read more
A rat trap will only kill one rat at a time and quite often rats are way too wary of bait stations, so air rifle shooting can be a successful solution (and a bit of fun). And it goes without saying that the best time to catch a rat unaware, is at night. By using … Read more
