There are calls for Bunnings to remove popular glue trap products from the shelves as disturbing photos emerge of native wildlife getting stuck to them
Concerns have been raised by wildlife advocacy group Wild Animals Australia over the killing of native wildlife, as a result of being caught in these particular traps.
'Animals have been known to tear off, or bite through, their own limbs in an attempt to free themselves,' the organisation claims.
More than 38,000 Australians have signed a Change.org petition calling for the products to be removed from the country's biggest hardware store.
Wildlife advocates calling on having glue trap products removed from Bunnings shelves over native wildlife deaths (pictured)
Animals have been known to tear off, or bite through, their own limbs in an attempt to free themselves (pictured)
The sticky and glue traps (pictured) that Bunnings sell are designed to capture insects only
One signatory, Maureen Cudmore, said: 'How horrific does this have to be before retailers and others such Bunnings have some care for our beautiful wildlife?'
Another, Trudi Nesbitt, said the country's wildlife is already at risk from natural predators, floods and fire, adding: 'Please stop this insanity Bunnings!'
Bunnings is not removing the sticky traps from the shelves but stressed they are designed for indoor use only.
In a statement, Adrian Pearce, Bunnings general manager for merchandise, said the warehouse understands there is a range of views about sticky traps and glue traps.
'We continue to work with our suppliers and the regulatory bodies to ensure we are well-informed on these products,' Pearce said.
Concerns have been raised by wildlife advocates 'Wild Animals Australia' over the killing of native wildlife, as a result of being caught in these particular traps (pictured)
Mr Pearce also noted Bunnings doesn't sell best glue for wood furniture repair traps designed to catch rodents, 'which we understand can be purchased at other retailers.'
The store does offer a range of insect control products, which includes smaller sticky insect traps and non-sticky insect traps, such as the Yates Indoor fly trap, Envirosafe fly trap or Gepro Mile Bottle fly trap.
Most of the sticky insect traps that they offer are designed for indoor use only, as stated on the product packaging.
Mr Pearce stated they are working with suppliers to include additional information on the packaging, which they are aiming to roll this out before the end of the year.
Most of the sticky insect traps that Bunnings offer are designed for indoor use only, as stated on the product packaging (pictured)
Bunnings have said they are careful to ensure the sticky insect traps they offer, meet all government standards across all states and territories of Australia.
They will continue to closely follow the advice of Agriculture Victoria, other state regulatory bodies, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), and work with their suppliers to innovate in this area.
Wildlife advocates are also calling for businesses including eBay and Amazon to stop selling glue traps.
'No creature deserves this fate'.