Effective Pest Control for Rats in Singapore

How to Identify and Control Rat Infestations in Singapore

Rats are one of Singapore's most common pest problems, posing serious health and property risks. In the first half of 2025, NEA recorded an average of 5,400 rat burrows per surveillance cycle, almost double the year before. Effective rat control needs prevention, early detection and professional treatment.

Why Rats Infest Homes and Businesses

Rats are attracted to food, water and shelter, making homes, offices and F&B outlets vulnerable. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), rats can spread diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus and murine typhus through their urine, droppings or fleas.

Signs of a Rat Infestation

• Droppings or gnaw marks on food packaging and surfaces
• Scratching or scurrying noises at night
• Nests made of shredded paper, fabric or insulation
• Grease marks along walls and baseboards
• Burrows in soil or near drains

How to Prevent Rats

• Store food in sealed containers
• Dispose of rubbish daily in tied bags
• Seal gaps around pipes, cables and doors
• Keep vegetation, clutter and debris under control

Rat Treatment Options

• Trapping: humane or traditional traps
• Baiting: rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations
• Proofing: sealing entry points to prevent re-infestation

Always engage an NEA-registered pest control company for safe, effective treatment.

Rat Control for F&B Businesses

F&B outlets must keep their premises free of pests to protect their SFA licence. A food shop licence needs a pest control contract covering rats, cockroaches and flies, with inspections at least once a month. Read our guide to SFA pest control requirements or see our F&B pest control service.

Why Choose Fidz Pest Control?

• NEA-registered Vector Control Operator (VCO20230004)
• Experienced technicians
• Inspection, treatment and proofing to minimise re-infestation
• Digital service report after every visit
• 24-hour emergency pest control

Learn more about our pest control services.

Book a Rat Inspection

Spotted droppings, gnaw marks or rats at night? WhatsApp Fidz Pest Control at 9782 0482 or send a pest control enquiry.