November 29, 2024

Effective Rodent Pest Control and the Role of Video Surveillance Camera / CCTV Systems

Rodent infestations pose a significant challenge for homes and businesses, particularly in urban environments like Singapore. Rats and mice are not only destructive but also carriers of diseases, contaminating food supplies and causing structural damage. Addressing rodent problems effectively requires a combination of proactive measures, effective pest control, and innovative technology. One emerging tool in modern pest management is the use of CCTV systems or similar video surveillance tools, which offer unique advantages in detecting and managing rodent activity. The […]
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.
August 18, 2020

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 25, 2020

Disinfecting Services Singapore: 50% discount for premises with COVID-19 cases

IKARI is here to be your disinfection partner during this period Last Friday, 17 April 2020, National Environmental Agency (NEA), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) released a joint initiative that will help owners or managers of premises with a confirmed COVID-19 case defray part of the cleaning & disinfection costs.
February 13, 2020

Disinfection Service & Sanitisers Singapore

Protect yourself from COVID-19 IKARI can disinfect your workplace or home of COVID-19 with our suite of virus disinfection products and services. With over 50 years of experience in Singapore and Japan of maintaining clean environments from food manufacturing plants and industrial areas, to disinfection services provided during the last SARS outbreak in 2003, our team has the track record and expertise to tailor a disinfection solution to your environment effectively and with minimum downtime. Regular disinfection services coupled with […]