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Rats! Nowhere to hide as surveillance causes burrows to slide

The Straits Times September 25, 2024

Singapore seems to be winning its ongoing fight against the rat population. There was a nearly 50 per cent drop in the average number of rat burrows detected in public areas in the first half of 2024, compared with 2023, the National Environment Agency (NEA) reported on Sept 24. …

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GBN September 24, 2024

Britons are being warned about the worst winter ever for rat invasions as wet conditions could double the number of sightings. Experts say heavy rain forecasts could see more rodents invading homes. Steve Wales, from Bespoke Pest Control, said he has noticed a surge in calls about rats – and “it’s getting worse”. …

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Average number of rat burrows in S’pore in 1st half of 2024 down by 50% as compared to in 2023

Mothership September 24, 2024

Efforts to control rat populations in Singapore have been working. In a joint statement released by National Environment Agency (NEA) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA), both attribute this to a multi-pronged approach involving increased enforcement, the use of new surveillance technology, and stronger coordination with stakeholders. …

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