Ongoing construction forcing rats into malls, say experts

Lam (right) and Soo showing the box rat traps that are being used to reduce the rat population.

PEST control specialists believe that ongoing construction work, road excavation and pile driving may be forcing rats out of their habitat to seek shelter in buildings.

Rentokil Initial (Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei) Sdn Bhd managing director Carol Lam said construction in urban areas that caused massive vibrations and noise was one of the factors that contributed to people’s sudden increased encounters with rats in shops and their homes.