Rat Control in Taipei: City Denies Improper Pesticide Use, Seeks Solutions with Ministry of Environment
Regarding rat control in Taipei, the Environmental Protection Bureau Director stated that they use central government-approved pesticides and follow Ministry of Environment guidelines. In response to criticisms of improper use, the city will discuss with the Ministry of Environment to explore better solutions.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 4th) As citizens frequently report rats appearing on Taipei streets, the city's pesticide application methods have sparked discussion. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Hsu Shih-hsun said today that they use central government-approved pesticides and adhere to the Ministry of Environment's application principles, denying any improper use. He will meet with the Ministry of Environment today to discuss and hope for better solutions.
Hsu Shih-hsun said that there are many public concerns, even smears and false rumors, regarding pesticide application, which he wants to clarify. He also expressed sadness for the harm suffered by frontline colleagues.
Hsu Shih-hsun stated that he would discuss related issues with the Ministry of Environment today, including rat control. In addition to waste disposal, this would naturally include filling rat holes and even setting traps. All these will be discussed with the Ministry of Environment, hoping for better solutions and for everyone to work together to solve the problem.
Regarding public concerns about the Environmental Protection Bureau's application of rat poison, Hsu Shih-hsun explained that there was no improper application. First, it is an environmentally friendly pesticide approved by the central government; second, the application principles are consistent with the central Ministry of Environment. He emphasized that they are absolutely not shifting responsibility to the central government, nor do they need to.
Regarding council members' concerns about pesticide application around MRT Shuanglian Station, Hsu Shih-hsun said that upon receiving notification from the council member that day, personnel were dispatched to the site. On one hand, environmental tidying was done, and when no major environmental problems were found, pesticide application was supplemented. The application methods also followed standard operating procedures.
On the other hand, in response to public accusations of the city's "improper pesticide application," the Environmental Protection Bureau issued a press release on the 3rd, stating that disinfection teams are professionally trained. Pesticides are applied in areas where rats frequent or enter buildings, such as warehouse corners, cluttered storage areas, wall crevices, or around rat holes. The Environmental Protection Bureau strictly controls the application process and ensures that all application locations are consistent with central principles through joint inspections and prevention.
The Environmental Protection Bureau stated that if rat poison is found in places other than these, it was not applied by the Environmental Protection Bureau, and personnel would immediately remove it if seen. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 4th) As citizens frequently report rats appearing on Taipei streets, the city's pesticide application methods have sparked discussion. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Hsu Shih-hsun said today that they use central government-approved pesticides and adhere to the Ministry of Environment's application principles, denying any improper use. He will meet with the Ministry of Environment today to discuss and hope for better solutions.
Hsu Shih-hsun said that there are many public concerns, even smears and false rumors, regarding pesticide application, which he wants to clarify. He also expressed sadness for the harm suffered by frontline colleagues.
Hsu Shih-hsun stated that he would discuss related issues with the Ministry of Environment today, including rat control. In addition to waste disposal, this would naturally include filling rat holes and even setting traps. All these will be discussed with the Ministry of Environment, hoping for better solutions and for everyone to work together to solve the problem.
Regarding public concerns about the Environmental Protection Bureau's application of rat poison, Hsu Shih-hsun explained that there was no improper application. First, it is an environmentally friendly pesticide approved by the central government; second, the application principles are consistent with the central Ministry of Environment. He emphasized that they are absolutely not shifting responsibility to the central government, nor do they need to.
Regarding council members' concerns about pesticide application around MRT Shuanglian Station, Hsu Shih-hsun said that upon receiving notification from the council member that day, personnel were dispatched to the site. On one hand, environmental tidying was done, and when no major environmental problems were found, pesticide application was supplemented. The application methods also followed standard operating procedures.
On the other hand, in response to public accusations of the city's "improper pesticide application," the Environmental Protection Bureau issued a press release on the 3rd, stating that disinfection teams are professionally trained. Pesticides are applied in areas where rats frequent or enter buildings, such as warehouse corners, cluttered storage areas, wall crevices, or around rat holes. The Environmental Protection Bureau strictly controls the application process and ensures that all application locations are consistent with central principles through joint inspections and prevention.
The Environmental Protection Bureau stated that if rat poison is found in places other than these, it was not applied by the Environmental Protection Bureau, and personnel would immediately remove it if seen. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150504
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