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SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) has found signs of rat activity at some food outlets in the 313@somerset shopping mall along Orchard Road.
Food sellers whom Channel NewsAsia spoke to said they have seen rats in the toilet, kitchen and even the ceiling in some areas.
A tenant at the mall said a glue board could trap about four rats in one night.
Following recent inspections, NEA said it will take action against eight food outlets in the mall.
NEA has requested the mall's management and food outlets to undertake a thorough clean-up, including false ceilings, and seal off all access points which could potentially allow rats in.
The management will also monitor the situation, to identify rat hotspots and take prompt action.
NEA has also inspected common areas of the nearby Somerset MRT station and underpass.
Checks were also done at the construction site of the proposed 20-storey hotel development next to the mall.
To date, no rat infestation has been detected.
- CNA/xq
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Orchard Rd shopping mall steps up measures to tackle rat problems
SINGAPORE: The management of 313 Somerset Shopping Mall said it has taken more measures to tackle the problem of rodents.
It said more mouse traps have been set up in the shopping mall since the National Environment Agency found signs of rat activity in its premises.
Lend Lease Retail, the mall's management, said it has been sealing up all potential access points to prevent the rodents from getting into the building.
It is also working with tenants on how to manage their waste properly and improve their housekeeping skills.
Ms Amy Lim, General Manager of Lend Lease Retail, said: "We have sent them a circular and in that circular, we have advised them on how they should keep their food when they leave the premises, how they should dispose their waste regularly, and how they should tie up any loose food that's visible. And also remove any food stains that would encourage any rats, any rodents to come."
It has also asked retailers to submit weekly pest control reports.
"On NEA's recommendations after the inspections, we've written to the retailers to seek their cooperation to submit weekly pest control reports to us. That's submitted by the pest control contractors. A copy of it is given to us, so that it helps us to monitor and ensure compliance by the retailers. They would usually report on what's been trapped in the premises," she said.
- CNA/de
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