PDF | 
Print | 
E-mailPhoenix, AZ, June 16, 2010 — Bound for London Heathrow from Canada, a Boeing 767 waiting to taxi down the runway was stopped from proceeding when a passenger spotted a large rodent in an overhead locker.
All 205 passengers were ordered off the plane by the captain so a pest control team could try to catch the rat. Despite an intensive search, the rodent was not located, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers spent the night at a hotel near the airport.
Months before, a plane at full capacity from New York to Heathrow was halted after a mouse was spotted.
The rodent problem experienced by these two flights is not uncommon. Keeping rodents from entering planes is difficult due to the many ways in which they can board the aircraft. Securing all entryways is not possible, but taking additional measures to eliminate any rodents on planes is effective.
Installing mouse traps to catch the rodents is an effective way to eliminate the rodent problem on a plane. Due to the public setting, the proper type of mouse trap should be used.
Traditional mouse traps, such as the spring-loaded and adhesive tape varieties, pose a risk to passengers and crew. Spring-loaded mouse traps are not only dangerous because they could release inadvertently on fingers, they are also unsightly for the public. Adhesive tape mouse traps are also not an option as the rodent experiences a long death and is viewable by the public.
Electronic mouse traps, however, can be installed in aircrafts and provide a humane death for rodents. These traps are safe for the general public and can effectively eliminate rodent problems. The most effective electric mouse traps store the bodies of up to 10 rodents in a drawer before they require resetting. In addition to storing the bodies out of site, they also shut off instantly when the trap is opened, another safeguard for the public.
Other press releases from Cumberland News Service
- Communities Across the US are Experiencing Increased Deer Damage to their Yards as Natural Habitats are Being Destroyed - July 22nd, 2010
- Are Biological Methods the Best Methods for Controlling the Rabbit Population? - July 8th, 2010
- Attracting Hummingbirds Should Not Be The Only Concern - June 16th, 2010
- The West Nile Virus May Have Been Spread by Mosquitos, Not Birds - June 16th, 2010
- Crop Mobs Sweeping Across the Country in the Name of Sustainable Farming - June 16th, 2010
- Countries Relying on Imported Plants Suffer from Imported Plant Pests and Diseases - June 16th, 2010
- Top Fill Hummingbird Feeders Add to Extensive Hummingbird Feeder Variety - March 1st, 2010
- Safer® Brand EndAll Leads in Insect Control Products - March 1st, 2010
Contact Information
Jon KanderCumberland News Service