The trap that can catch a whole bunch of rats of the Thai people in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - In order to protect crops and improve family meals, Thai people have a quite effective way to kill rats: using traps.
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Traps are one of the methods favored by Thai people to hunt animals because they require little effort, are long-lasting, and do not cause harm to people or animals. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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It takes a worker only about 1 day to complete a trap. To increase efficiency, Thai people often set up many traps close together. Usually, each area has 10 to 20 traps. Each trap is 10 to 20 meters apart. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The most difficult part of creating an effective trap is the tongue. The more sensitive the tongue is, the more effective the trap will be. When the animal presses lightly on the tongue, the trap will activate and the animal will fall into the trap. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Rat traps are mainly used by the Thai people to hunt rats. If the rats travel in groups, this trap can catch almost all of them. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The lifespan of each trap is usually 3-5 years. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Traps are closely associated with the forests and rice seasons of the people in the mountainous areas of Nghe An. Photo: Ho Phuong |