'Rat'-tling bins scare Bukit Batok residents at night, town council using rodenticide for extermination
Rodents are giving residents around Block 304 Bukit Batok Street 31 a fright.
Stomper SG Feedback posted a video the rats on YouTube on June 5.
"The rats are large, and they enjoy loitering at the potted plants right outside the Hong Kah North Zone 3 Residents' Network," said the Stomper, who added that the rodents have been an ongoing issue for several months
"They would roam around boldly at night, hopping in and out of the green dustbins in front of the block, scaring residents when they walk past as the rats in the bins would cause the bins to rattle."
In response to a Stomp query, a spokesperson for the Chua Chu Kang Town Council (CCKTC) said it is aware of the matter and is working closely with our it pest control operator (PCO) and relevant government agencies to eradicate the rats.
"Our inspections have located their burrows, and we have since placed baits and rodenticide to exterminate them. In addition, trapping and culling operations are conducted to catch and properly eliminate the rats."
The town council also shared with Stomp its three-pronged surveillance, control and prevention programme to:
- survey and detect
- eradicate and reduce
- prevent and deter the presence of rodents
"As part of our sustained mitigation measures, CCKTC and our PCO inspect the void deck of Block 304 and the surrounding areas monthly," said the spokesperson.
"Whenever burrows are detected, they will follow up with rodent control treatment at least twice a week...
"For example, the PCO will place baits in burrows to exterminate the rats and ensure the burrows are no longer active. We have also placed rodent baits and rodenticide at key spots where rodent activities are detected, as well as at strategic points in bin chutes, Central Refuse Chutes (CRCs), and bin centres.
"In addition, our conservancy cleaners for Block 304 and its nearby blocks maintain a daily cleaning regimen of clearing litter and food waste in common areas at least twice daily. They also regularly wash the bin chutes, CRCs, bin centres, standing bins, and bulk bins (both inside and outside)."
The spokesperson added that this eradication effort requires the help and cooperation of residents, nearby food operators and construction site operators to always bag trash and dispose of food waste properly because access to food sources attracts and feeds rats.
"The town council has prominently displayed notices in Block 304 and the surrounding estate reminding residents to keep the estate clean and dispose of litter properly," said the spokesperson.
"We seek everyone’s cooperation to do their part."
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