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July 7, 2022

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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.

August 18, 2020

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Dengue Fever Cases an All-Time High!

As if Covid-19 wasn’t enough to worry about, 2020 has also brought dengue cases in Singapore to an all-time high. As of 8 Aug 2020, NEA reported a troubling total of 23,000+ dengue cases, more than the 15,998 dengue cases recorded for the whole of 2019!It seems that the pandemic may have overshadowed the countless reminders of and precautionary efforts by NEA officers. There are still many cases of breeding sources in homes. One particularly terrifying find during an NEA inspection was a flower pot filled with hundred of wriggling larvae!

April 27, 2017

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Ways in Preventing Termites Infestation

Living in the first world country, what is better than maintaining a good work life balance? Imagine working a dream job and living in a good home with great furniture, you get to challenge yourself at day time while relax and unwind with your loved ones at home. However, there are external factors that could destroy your beautiful and comfortable house – Pests. The most commonly seen insects that could destruct a house is termites. When they invade, they cause […]

April 26, 2017

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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants

Though small, ants can be one of the most difficult pests to deal due to their large numbers when they arrive. You might find a few lone scout ants skittering across the floor. However, they could grow larger in groups. Try to leave a small amount of sugar and within 30 minutes you could see a large number of hungry ants invade to your area. This could be problematic if they show up in areas that are supposed to be […]

March 5, 2017

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Dealing with home pests

When was the last time you encountered pests in your home such as ants, cockroaches or termites? At times, you really wonder where these pesky pests come from, as they suddenly seem to just spring up out of nowhere. When that happens, it may be difficult to really deal with the pest problem. Some solutions that you try out may only help temporarily, where you don’t actually get to the root of the problem. After a while, the pests then […]

February 23, 2017

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Bed Bugs- Not Just Found On The Bed

Bed bugs are tiny wingless, blood-sucking insects that can cause us great discomfort when bitten. They are named ‘bed bugs’ mainly because these little insects are commonly found infesting beds and mattresses. They are known to emerge at night to feed on the poor victims resting on the bed. Bed bugs have been around since a long time, and the phrase “sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite” is a common goodnight-wish, for being bitten by bed bugs […]

February 19, 2017

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Bed Bugs: They’re Coming For Us

With the rising cases of bed bugs infestation lately, it’s hard not to feel a bit paranoid whenever we step into a hotel room or take a seat on a long-journey bus. For the fortunate ones who have not been bitten by bed bugs before, past victims can tell you that it’s not a fun thing to experience. Not only can the bite cause itching, swelling, and red spots all around your body, there is also risk of your body […]

February 13, 2017

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What Are Bed Bugs And How To Spot Them?

Do you see odd red, rusty stains on your beddings and mattresses but have no idea how did that happen? Check around for bed bugs! They are tiny pests that feed on human blood and could possibly cause an itchy bite, though some people might not have any reaction to their stings. Bed bugs are small, yet they pose a serious public health hazard if not given treatment on because they would travel around in people’s clothing and suitcases, allowing […]