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
