
1st August 2024 – (Hong Kong) The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has revealed the latest figures for Hong Kong’s “rodent-free percentage” across 18 districts, with Wanchai ranking the lowest at just 87.1%.
According to the FEHD report, the overall citywide “rodent-free percentage” stands at 95.1% for the first half of 2024. However, Wanchai is the only district that fell below the 90% mark, indicating the most severe rodent problem in the city.
Other districts with below-average figures include Sham Shui Po (90.3%), Kowloon City (93.0%), Mong Kok (94.0%), and Kwai Chung (94.6%). In contrast, Sai Kung had the best performance with a 99.4% “rodent-free percentage”, followed by Southern, Sha Tin, and Tai Po districts, all exceeding 98%.
The FEHD explained that the new monitoring method, which utilises thermal imaging cameras and AI technology, has replaced the previous reliance on bait consumption surveys. This allows for a more comprehensive assessment of rodent activity across public areas under the department’s pest control services.
Looking ahead, the FEHD plans to expand the scope of the surveys in 2025 to include public housing estates, parks, and recreational facilities, in collaboration with the Housing Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The department will also fine-tune the monitoring locations based on the latest data and other relevant factors to ensure more representative results.
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