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Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done

Twice recently, as Shantel Lim was jogging near her home, she got quite a shock when a rat scuttled past in front of her. Besides the shock, she felt a little anxious about being bitten. “I’d have to go to hospital immediately, as (rats) carry many pathogens, viruses … and bacteria,” said the 24-year-old. It …

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Rodenticides Market to Reach USD 8.68 Billion by 2031 Driven by Increase in The Number of Rodents, Occurring in Both Urban and Rural Regions

The SNS Insider report estimates the Rodenticides Market size at USD 5.53 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 5.70% to reach USD 8.68 billion by 2031. The market growth is driven by various factors including increased costs associated with pest-related diseases, a surge in rodent populations, growing consumer demand for pest control, and the availability …

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Students uprooted repeatedly from Winter Hill sound a call for better (and rat-free) buildings

“A rodent-free building” was on a wish list presented to the School Committee on May 20, based on a survey run by the building’s eighth graders. “The rats, I’ve seen it firsthand,” said a student presenter. “It’s really disgusting. They scurry across the classroom floors.” …

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