June 8, 2024

“Bedbug Anxiety” IKARI Director featured in New York Times

Are you planning a trip abroad? If so, it’s important to be aware of a significant bed bug problem in Korea. Although bed bugs are not new or fatal, they can be quite a nuisance. Recently, there has been an outbreak of bed bugs in Korea, causing increased concerns. Although bedbugs have always been present, media coverage has led to a rise in consumer interest in pest control. Darian Ee, the director of Singapore, has noted a 10% to 15% […]
May 17, 2024

IKARI team sharing tips on picking mosquito repellents in The Straits Times

IKARI’s entomologist Leon Tan recently shared some tips with The Straits Times what to look out for when picking mosquito repellents during this dengue season. Below, you can find an exclusive extended FAQ that he has created to share more detailed information on picking out mosquito repellents not in the article! 1. What attracts mosquitoes to bite people, and why are some people more prone to getting bitten by mosquitoes than others? Mosquitoes are attracted to humans by a combination […]
October 12, 2023

IKARI Team featured on Channel News Asia sharing tips on How to check for bedbugs when you travel – and avoid bringing them home.

  Have you come across reports of a bedbug outbreak in Paris? Or the viral TikTok videos of these insects on the public metro train seats in Paris? Given that Paris recently hosted events like Fashion Week and the Rugby World Cup, it is natural to be concerned that bedbugs could spread worldwide, with travellers inadvertently transporting these unwanted pests back to their homes in their attire and luggage. The best way to protect yourself is to equip yourself with […]
July 7, 2022

Dengue cases on the rise amidst COVID cases. IKARI featured in Channel News Asia, Channel 5 & 8 talking about the rise of Mosquito elimination demand.

On June 3, The National Environment Agency conducted about 305,000 inspections island-wide and uncovered about 9,000 mosquito breeding spots and has issued 59 stop-work orders to construction sites for repeated mosquito breeding offences this year. IKARI was also recently interviewed about the rise of mosquito pest control issues from customers due to the weather and rise of breeding habitats.