The sight of a rat scurrying across your floor or the sound of gnawing mice keeping you awake at night can be enough to send anyone into a tailspin. If you’d live in an area that’s prone to pests and rats, it can be hard to understand how and why these animals are getting into […]
Singapore’s ongoing battle against Dengue Fever peaked in 2020 with a record-high number of 35,300 cases and 28 deaths. Three-quarters into 2022, we have reached nearly 26,000 cases. Although the Aedes Mosquito is the obvious one to watch out for, you want to be aware of these other two as well – the Anopheles mosquito […]
Do creepy crawlers give you the heebie-jeebies? Keeping your home free of bugs can be a daunting task, especially if you live in an area that sees a lot of humidity or rain. The fact that so many homes nowadays are less traditional and more contemporary opens up many potential hiding places for creepy crawlies. However, with […]
Mosquitoes are small, annoying insects that can drive you crazy in a matter of minutes. While most people find these blood-sucking pests annoying and avoid them at all costs, mosquitoes also pose a serious threat due to the diseases they carry — like the dreaded Zika virus and malaria. In fact, more than 20 million people […]
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed exclusively on human blood, usually at night. Bedbugs are menacing pests that cause discomfort to human beings and lead to severe itching, allergies and skin infections. They hide during the day time inside mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, headboards, in cracks and crevices of walls, floors […]
We often see small black ants alongside bigger ones in our homes. While the smaller ones are drawn to everyday food items, the larger ones are Carpenter Ants. If you’re concerned about their presence, considering ant removal might be a wise choice. As the name suggests, the Carpenter Ant uses wood to make its home; […]
Introduction After two long years, Singapore is ready to party again! People are reclaiming their regular tables and spots on guest lists as they drink and dance late into the night. And what better way to pre-game than bar-hopping across Asia’s 50 Best Bars? The largely home-grown Jigger and Pony placed 2nd, while MO Bar made an impressive ascent […]
Introduction It’s not even peak Dengue season yet and the number of Dengue cases so far has already exceeded the total number of cases in 2021! That is 5258 recorded cases last year, versus 7515 as of 13 May 2022. As advised by The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore, we are on track for a major […]
When talking about countries with the highest cost of living, Singapore ties with Paris in 2nd place. The surprise is the fact that Singapore also ranks 2nd when it comes to homeownership. In fact, 80% of Singaporeans actually own their homes! This is possible thanks to the government initiative of Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks […]
For both the renter and the landlord, there are many considerations to ensure a smooth partnership. One way to work out the resopnsiblities is to go by applicable fees. However, there are still intangible issues like, who is responsible for pest control services in rental property? While it is the tenant’s duty to maintain a decent level of […]
It has been said that eating is Singapore’s national past time. The food scene in Singapore is vibrant, to say the least; other than the many hawker centres sprawled alongside local and international restaurants, we also have 3 three-star Michelin restaurants, 5 two-stars, and 41 one-star establishments. All these set against the tropical climate of […]
DIY Pest Control Options There are nearly 400 options of professional pest control services in Singapore but supermarkets and provision stores also carry basic forms of pest control. These are usually fly swatters, glue boards, gel baits, and repellent sachets that target ants, cockroaches, flies, and lizards. This creates the ironic impression that DIY pest control is an […]
