Sentences with phrase «vermin control»

People probably kept cats around as a means of vermin control.

A mutually beneficial relationship developed where people tolerated the presence of these primal cats for vermin control, and cats thrived on the readily available food source.

The team is evaluating gene drives to spread infertility genes through rodent populations, as a potentially more humane method of vermin control.

«I am indeed a townie, and freely admit that vermin control is not a problem with which I routinely wrestle.

Picture Purrfect Cats had only one function throughout the centuries: vermin control.

Shook's proposed law defines a host of requirements for the operation of pet stores and grooming facilities, including room temperature, cage size, food storage, feeding schedules, waste disposal, vermin control and types of cages to be used for dogs, cats, birds and fish.

However, this is not the case as these dogs were primarily used for hunting and vermin control.

While humans used to own pets for things like protection, herding, and vermin control, they're now... Continue reading →

The end result was a working farm dog which excelled at ratting and vermin control; a hunting partner with a 100 yard range that allowed hunters to follow on foot while it trailed and treed small game; an alert and responsible watchdog; and a loving and loyal companion.