Cockroaches are the oldest cave animals known to date. Just last year in a cave in Myanmar, two new cockroach species dating back to 99 million years ago were discovered. It is an understatement to describe cockroaches are very resilient creatures that can survive anywhere. The most common types of cockroaches in Singapore are German […]
Asia’s Pharmaceutical Hub Thanks to the government’s Biomedical Sciences (BMS) initiative since 2000, Singapore is now the leading biomedical and pharmaceutical hubs in Asia. In fact, we are among a few countries whose pharmaceutical export value far exceeds the import value. In 2020, the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore alone contributed 8.52bn dollars to our GDP. […]
Ever wondered why rats are always used in psychological experiments to understand human behaviour? That’s because rat brains are very similar to humans in terms of structure and function. Plus their biological, genetic and behaviour characteristics are very close to ours. Rats have complex communication systems and can even demonstrate empathy and cognitive reasoning. They […]
A school is a special place where children learn, eat and play. It is the one location where many items are shared by many children — stationery, food, learning props, and toys. Unfortunately in these pandemic times, “sharing is caring” now comes with the risk of bringing home communicable diseases. On top of their already […]
Singapore takes great pride in our tourism and hospitality industry. Cleanliness is one of the strongest indicators of a venue’s standards. A single fly can completely ruin the dining experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Those Egyptian cotton bed sheets on a King-sized bed count for nothing when a bed bug is found. Tiny pests can […]
Introduction The World Health Organization mentioned in a March 2020 review that the Covid-19 virus can remain on surfaces from 2 hours up to 9 days. One year later, several studies across the world came to the same conclusion: transmission by surfaces is not the main way Covid-19 spreads. So what Covid-19 precautionary measures are we supposed […]
Did you know that bees visit up to 3000 flowers a day? And all we remember about them is that they sting! Bees are the super pollinators of the world. They actually support 87% of the food crops globally. Alongside other pollinators like butterflies, beetles, flies, wasps, and ants, bees are crucial to the ecosystem, […]
No matter where you go, you are going to find these tiny guests (ants) everywhere. Despite being tiny, they can lift 20 times more weight than their body weight. Moreover, they are found in thousands of species (more than 12,000) in every continent worldwide. Did you know? These ants work together and serve the colony, […]
Nowadays, COVID-19 has seriously become a matter of grave concern, especially with the fear of the upcoming third wave. With its increased spread across the globe, the number of infected people or those exhibiting symptoms of the virus is also increasing rapidly. As per the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, the patients with mild symptoms […]
Do you like insects in your home? Of course, no one does so! Though some people find these bugs fascinating, even they don’t want pests running around their house, creating unhygienic conditions. In fact, the invasion of almost all the pests is not just annoying but also hazardous, right from a buzzing fly and itchy […]
Infestations of flies in a home or business can be quite inconvenient and also flies are transmitters of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, tuberculosis, salmonellosis, and dysentery. Flies feed on human and animal wastes, carcasses, and garbage. Besides being a nuisance, some fly species bite and pose serious health risks, but fly control techniques can drastically reduce […]
Cockroaches are possibly the most unwelcomed guests you can have in your house (worse than that one snobby, demanding cousin we all have). If you are stuck at your homes dealing with their maddening behavior (cockroaches, this time), it is time you carry out some of the following tips and tricks that will help you […]
