Singapore's War On Rats: Can These Rat Busting Solutions Work? - Rats Part 2/2 | Talking Point
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Rats are one of the toughest pests to eradicate because these critters are smart and cautious of new traps and baits. In this second part special of Talking Point, host Munah Bagharib and Steven Chia take matters into their own hands and seek novel solutions to outsmart these pesky rodents. From exploring alcohol-based rat traps to even rat contraceptives, Talking Point’s very own Rat Them Out task force is pulling all stops to win the war against rats.
00:00 Previously In Part 1
00:50 Singapore's different rat species behave differently
02:06 Using a robot to find rats in false ceilings
05:23 Investigating rat reports at hawker centres
07:41 How does NEA help address rat infestations?
09:52 Testing new rat traps using alcohol?
15:33 Birth control for rats? How it works
17:47 How many rats did the new traps catch?
20:33 Has Toa Payoh's rat problem improved?
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@peiqichen 19 күн бұрын
Kudos to Munah for pushing the NEA guy a few times in the interview and not letting him get away easily. After this, it is clear that NEA is just not doing enough to roll up their sleeves and help with the rat issue. Just simply providing guidelines and direction and playing a coordinator role is not the solution as clearly the rat numbers never went down.
@xianlonglee-n6h 9 күн бұрын
PAP town councils are not providing the level of services despite being paid maintenance fees by residents. There must be corruption involved.
@jvttsm 19 күн бұрын
This video is so frustrating to watch, NEA's responsibility basically equate to zero. As a government agency they are basically paid to just point fingers.
@DQ-if9yb 13 күн бұрын
but if the PAP says they will solve it, it means they will solve it right ? Right ?
@ZARUSI 10 күн бұрын
@@DQ-if9yb true
@thebestbees 8 күн бұрын
Sounds like a lot of government sectors
@Huatupbbloh 19 күн бұрын
NEA is really tone deaf on this issue, regulator best at pointing fingers. When the rodent is found in hawker's stall, why is that the responsibility of our poor hawkers?!
@Mr2Am3 19 күн бұрын
Moreover, to these hawkers, they might not even be aware of the legal and ethical implications of trying to trap rats in a humane way according to the Animals and Bird Act. The gahmen really needs to step up their game to summon their own agencies for coming out with tons of crap instead of civilians
@michaellim8601 18 күн бұрын
You are right.
@michaellim8601 18 күн бұрын
NEA and town councils must work together to educate the cat feeders to clear away leftover food.
@michaellim8601 18 күн бұрын
NEA must fine cat feeders who do not clear away leftover food.
@halfbottleofwater 13 күн бұрын
Amazing. Overseas, we practice Integrated Pest Management where the premises owners and food operators are responsible to keep the place free from food waste for the pest and pest-proof our own areas. However in Singapore, you are expecting someone else to wipe your bum after pooping? What a bunch of "fortunate" Singaporeans.
@Woohoohaha 18 күн бұрын
This gentleman from NEA exemplify the behaviour of typical armchair civil servant. Rodents infestations are so wide spread now, I wonder how such a underperforming Ministry can step up to solve the problem. The streets are also littered with cigarette butts, beer cans, plastic bottles and food trash. No enforcement in that area as well.
@edwardlim9240 19 күн бұрын
NEA duty is to push the responsibility around. The rats move NEA.
@yanthebear 18 күн бұрын
NEA is the real villain here. They show a tremendous lack of sensitivity on this issue, often pointing fingers & dodging answers instead of handling the root problem. When a rodent was found in a hawker's stall, why should our struggling hawkers be held responsible and pay through their pockets? Ridiculous.
@lindc1070 2 күн бұрын
Rodents run around😂 So is it just bad luck if they are caught when they run into a stall?
@idontknow-nh3vq 19 күн бұрын
NEA should step up their game, so much red tapes and pushy behaviour. If NEA actually collaborates with companies using to implement the alcohol trap and the contraceptives concurrently, we may actually see tangible results. Gov agencies really need to work together with companies as in placing traps and monitoring together
@hlee2 14 күн бұрын
Decoding civil servant lingo 1) Stakeholders (verb): The act of pushing responsibility. Example: We engage our stakeholders and educate them on good practices. 2) Monitor (noun): To not do anything. Example: We will continue to monitor the situation.
@alvtan1554 19 күн бұрын
So much talk by NEA and town councils as they are not working at all. All sleeping and depends on each other. NEA just talks and co ordinate but sees the outcome. Angry and sad.
@sufianmaroni378 18 күн бұрын
Thats why there should be a month for the NEA and Town council people to try and have hands on experience hahaha.
@lil6272 19 күн бұрын
I can totally relate to the rat situation, even though i am not living in the rat hot spots, my area still has rat issue... Thank you CNA for showcasing this issue and hope CNA has a follow up series on this rat issue... i think it is common in every area in Singapore.
@alsonyap 13 күн бұрын
CNA team doing more work than NEA does. As someone else has also pointed out, not just is there a rats issue, but the birds one as well. Just have a look at the tray return stations at hawker centers, a constant buffet for birds
@terence3908 18 күн бұрын
The incompetency of NEA on several hygiene issues in public spaces is astounding. Not only do we have a problem with rat, there's also birds etc causing all sorts of problems for the longest time and its only getting worse.
@mimimoo6930 18 күн бұрын
CNA stepped in when you know others not doing their job
@Jo-ff3qt 14 күн бұрын
NEA is more concerned about catching people who don’t return their trays. It’s possible that hawkers are victims when rats from the environment (tunnels in ground etc) enter their stalls.
@SYap-jb5nb 17 күн бұрын
NEA mentioning "Stakeholders" is like me mentioning Starbucks is to blame for my caffeine addiction. The red tape talked about in this episode sounds alot like what LHL talked about in a speech regarding the cleaning of a walkway, because one is looked after by NParks the other looked after by LTA cause near road etc.
@ordinaryobserver897 18 күн бұрын
Good job to cna, Steven, etc. This is nea job but you step up to be the main spokesperson and getting your hands dirty.👏👏👏
@alexcyj85 19 күн бұрын
the art of tai chi.
@truelord 12 күн бұрын
The regulator is the real rat, pushing and avoiding the issue
@ziconglim3362 18 күн бұрын
NEA: we come in and engage the ✨stakeholders✨💅🏻 clearly we can see the root cause lies with NEA being just the regulator lmao
@sparklin77 11 күн бұрын
Kudos to the hosts!!! Also to the rentokil staff who is so knowledgeable.
@Humorousguy64 19 күн бұрын
Talking point also to show the whole world abt our governing NEA problem
@ZARUSI 10 күн бұрын
NEA has failed to respond and take quick action to this.
@Rainie_Chang 18 күн бұрын
Steven Chia - "Nobody wants rats" Rat - "I'm the winner of the Chinese zodiac race"
@lendleasereit6797 18 күн бұрын
good la.. CNA managed to improve the situation through awareness
@watjejanssen7535 19 күн бұрын
enjoyed watching more of this please,like a further follow up.thanks !
@edwardlim9240 19 күн бұрын
Good coverage CNA.
@xianlonglee-n6h 9 күн бұрын
Sewer rat. Roof rat. PAP rat. Which is worst?
@yoyoamgamg6179 6 күн бұрын
I think as NEA as a regulator the issue hv escalated do think they should step up and take ownership to resolve the issues rather than give guideline Stop the issues than give strict measures to enforce proper practices
@sufianmaroni378 18 күн бұрын
Really really appreciate these workers.
@alicemalt5099 18 күн бұрын
People at Rentokil - 'clap'clap'clap'
@youngstars710 11 күн бұрын
the rat that appeared around 20:44 scared me HAHAAHA
@balibuba 18 күн бұрын
Ask the cyclist, they will be able to tell you how many rats they see around the park and roads
@giantlow 19 күн бұрын
Can members of the public set up rat trap cages in public places?
@gohshuifa 19 күн бұрын
Toa Payoh also has a lot of smokers and pigeons problem. Too dirty.
@jefferytay3225 19 күн бұрын
Move out then
@Humorousguy64 19 күн бұрын
Ya ...is not abt smokers .. dirty is abt cleanners management ( gov side?)
@jeffersonzhishengloh4980 19 күн бұрын
How frequent do rats visit hawker centre?
@lansvale28 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for the trap Hong Kong. NEA please change the A from 'Agency' to 'Action'. Such a complicated system will not achieve results. This is not thee hawkers fault or responsibility.
@rcwlee9312 19 күн бұрын
Time to a show on Bird feeding.
@theFAKEPAT 18 күн бұрын
Please consider producing a series on pigeon feeding. Interview NEA too to give us a perspective on what are they really doing to tackle these issues.
@YUDNSAY 18 күн бұрын
When you try, and control nature, its biggest advantage is time.
@demoncloud6147 19 күн бұрын
Price you pay for living on a Ship ! Pirates and Rats get along well
@Humorousguy64 19 күн бұрын
They jist know how to pull money into their NEA sector by issuing summons thats what they are for
@gerrywong3332 18 күн бұрын
Can NEA give us one of this rat trap.
@michaellim8601 17 күн бұрын
NEA scared to fine cat feeders who do not clear away leftover food attracting rats.
@Shishio888 13 күн бұрын
Most cat/dog feeder do clear the leftover food but is the people who had their food and drinks leftover the area causing the problem!
@michaellim8601 13 күн бұрын
@@Shishio888 You are wrong. Cat feeders do not clear away leftover food attracting rats. Seen everyday at blk 537 Bedok North St.3
@jch0111 6 күн бұрын
adding a comment just to tell NEA im not happy with how they are addressing and taiching this issue. Everyone watching this video should do the same in case they think those 'complaining' are a vocal minority. I believe the Ministries do check on negative comments on various social media platforms. On another note, please do an episode on the bird issue in hawker centers!!! Extremely unsanitary, the state of affairs these days.
@desmondsim7881 18 күн бұрын
maybe cause stray cats have greatly reduce?
@matreen427 3 күн бұрын
stray cats don’t catch rats. They eat well from cat feeders
@SIedgeHammer83 Күн бұрын
Our stray cats are useless. And soo our NEA. All they do is send out agents to throw fines.
@LavenderTree 12 күн бұрын
I know who stepped on the rat.... Check out 20:54.....😅
@dbsurtanicolorsnscent386 12 күн бұрын
meeya kiri
@brelyre3221 19 күн бұрын
Cats
@michaellim8601 17 күн бұрын
Cat feeders do not clear away leftover food attracting rats.
@jessicaregina1956 19 күн бұрын
Third!
@dwichiesa 19 күн бұрын
Fourth
@mannungmarkets8773 18 күн бұрын
all these tech cannot match the rats? dont waste time painting a rosy picture, just get the real work done
@timawa22 17 күн бұрын
Rats has a rights to live
@helahola 19 күн бұрын
i wonder what is the talking point for covering this topic when this battle is totally one-sided victory. it is just a matter of time for human to win. if there is nothing to cover then i think covering how humans exterminate bee hives are more interesting than rats since bees can retaliate with their stings while rats will just run and hide right?