07-26-2007, 03:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2007, 04:05 PM by Director Michael.)
Yes, a Noahide is allowed to kill pests which make him uncomfortable, at-risk or annoyed by entering his living space. The pests may be killed by any convenient means, but they should not be needlessly tortured. For example, if possible a quick-kill mouse trap should be used, instead of something like a glue trap which kills the immobilized mouse by thirst and starvation. It is permitted to keep a cat which will kill mice.