The rodent infestation rate for the first half of 2017 was 3.4%, slightly lower than that for the second half of 2016, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department announced today.
The rate in all districts was below 10% in the period, suggesting rodent infestation in public areas is generally under control.
The department said higher rates in some districts are mainly caused by poor hygiene conditions, including the accumulation of waste, indiscriminate disposal of refuse and improper handling of food remnants.
As in previous years, the department has rolled out a two-phase citywide anti-rodent campaign which will run until September 8.
It has enhanced its inspections and rodent control measures in areas including markets, municipal services buildings, hawker bazaars, typhoon shelters, and lanes next to food premises.
The department also conducted two-month operations in various districts to strengthen rodent prevention and control.
It will launch another round of anti-rodent operations in target areas next month.
