PESTS!
Which animal is causing a problem across Singapore?
Rats
According to the map of rat sightings, in which areas are they mostly found? (Refer to the coloured dots)
Housing estates
Which one of these is NOT a cause of rats infestation?
1. improper waste disposal
2. securely bagging leftover food
3. feeding birds
securely bagging leftover food
Where can these pests be found? Name at least 2 places.
In drains / rubbish chutes / void deck / playgrounds / lift lobbies / supermarket
Which agency is the Town Council working with to tackle this pest problem?
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Improper disposal of food waste could cause rats to ................................... rapidly.
multiply
Name ONE of the top three hotspots where these pests can be found.
Toa Payoh / Tampines / Hougang
According to the Town Council, how can this problem be tackled effectively?
There must be cooperation / consistent efforts by all parties.
increased
What do these pets carry in them?
Viruses / Pathogens / Bacteria
What kind of services has the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council engaged?
professional pest control services, surveillance and culling operations
In April, NEA installed ________________________ to detect rats.
thermal imaging cameras
Find ONE word in the article that has the same meaning as 'dirty or unhealthy'.
Unsanitary
What does "Ground Treatment" refer to?
The process of putting baits into the burrows continuously to “eradicate the rats”, before sealing inactive burrows.
Why did one resident find it amusing that there are so many rats in her estate?
Clue - look towards the end of the article
The estate has quite a population of cats. However, it seems that these cats aren’t hunting down the rats (which is what they are thought to do).