New Taipei Fights Rat Infestation, Hou Yu-ih: Reported Numbers Not Increased
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that reported cases of rat infestation have not increased, emphasizing the city's efforts in environmental improvement and adherence to central epidemic prevention guidelines. He also commented positively on President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, New Taipei, May 5th) The recent issue of rat infestation prevention in Taipei and New Taipei has drawn public attention. New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that Taipei and New Taipei have always cooperated, especially when facing rat infestations. The number of reported cases from January to April has not increased.
Hou Yu-ih attended the 2025 Outstanding Farmers and Fishermen Commendation Ceremony today. When interviewed by the media about the rat infestation issue in Taipei and New Taipei, he stated that the two cities have always cooperated, especially in facing rat infestations, and have followed central epidemic prevention guidelines from the very beginning.
Hou Yu-ih stated that he hopes the city government will continuously review its environmental cleaning and all other actions. He noted that the total number of reported cases from January to April this year has not increased, and the city government will do its utmost to ensure the peace of mind of its citizens.
Hou Yu-ih also commented on President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, breaking through China's blockade, stating that Taiwan's diplomacy is truly not easy, and it is commendable for the Republic of China, Taiwan, to be able to reach out. Being able to go out more and let the world see the Republic of China, see Taiwan, is a good thing.
Similarly, the New Taipei City Council's business interpellation also revolved around the rat infestation issue, especially regarding Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City Councilor Lin Ping-yu's Facebook post with images and text suggesting that Taipei accumulates a certain amount of kitchen waste before incineration, which he suspected to be the root cause of the rat infestation. This prompted a clarification from the Taipei City Department of Environmental Protection, which also pointed out errors in his aerial photos and accused him of distorting facts.
Lin Ping-yu also responded on Facebook, expressing surprise that the Taipei City Government's rat infestation response press conference claimed his statements were completely false. However, he posted that it is not important whether Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an can campaign for Kuomintang New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Sze-chuan, but "it is more important that Taipei's rats do not run to New Taipei."
Kuomintang Councilor Chiang Yi-chen questioned the rumors of rat infestation. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Cheng Ta-wei stated that the number of reported rat infestations has indeed not increased, and the Environmental Protection Bureau will strengthen measures to block rats' food sources in its prevention efforts.
Democratic Progressive Party Councilor Chang Chia-ling pointed out that recently, citizens have filmed groups of rats scurrying in a park near MRT Jingan Station, and there have even been incidents of collective magpie deaths. She questioned whether New Taipei City's method of deploying rodenticides was improper, causing a serious poisoning catastrophe in the food chain.
Cheng Ta-wei stated that environmental improvement is the core of eradicating rat infestations, and chemical control should be a last resort after physical control proves ineffective. Environmental cleaning has been carried out near Jingan Station, and surveillance cameras will also be installed. Currently, citizens who receive rodenticides from their neighborhood chiefs are registered under a real-name system, and labeling and source control will be strengthened. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, New Taipei, May 5th) The recent issue of rat infestation prevention in Taipei and New Taipei has drawn public attention. New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that Taipei and New Taipei have always cooperated, especially when facing rat infestations. The number of reported cases from January to April has not increased.
Hou Yu-ih attended the 2025 Outstanding Farmers and Fishermen Commendation Ceremony today. When interviewed by the media about the rat infestation issue in Taipei and New Taipei, he stated that the two cities have always cooperated, especially in facing rat infestations, and have followed central epidemic prevention guidelines from the very beginning.
Hou Yu-ih stated that he hopes the city government will continuously review its environmental cleaning and all other actions. He noted that the total number of reported cases from January to April this year has not increased, and the city government will do its utmost to ensure the peace of mind of its citizens.
Hou Yu-ih also commented on President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, breaking through China's blockade, stating that Taiwan's diplomacy is truly not easy, and it is commendable for the Republic of China, Taiwan, to be able to reach out. Being able to go out more and let the world see the Republic of China, see Taiwan, is a good thing.
Similarly, the New Taipei City Council's business interpellation also revolved around the rat infestation issue, especially regarding Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City Councilor Lin Ping-yu's Facebook post with images and text suggesting that Taipei accumulates a certain amount of kitchen waste before incineration, which he suspected to be the root cause of the rat infestation. This prompted a clarification from the Taipei City Department of Environmental Protection, which also pointed out errors in his aerial photos and accused him of distorting facts.
Lin Ping-yu also responded on Facebook, expressing surprise that the Taipei City Government's rat infestation response press conference claimed his statements were completely false. However, he posted that it is not important whether Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an can campaign for Kuomintang New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Sze-chuan, but "it is more important that Taipei's rats do not run to New Taipei."
Kuomintang Councilor Chiang Yi-chen questioned the rumors of rat infestation. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Cheng Ta-wei stated that the number of reported rat infestations has indeed not increased, and the Environmental Protection Bureau will strengthen measures to block rats' food sources in its prevention efforts.
Democratic Progressive Party Councilor Chang Chia-ling pointed out that recently, citizens have filmed groups of rats scurrying in a park near MRT Jingan Station, and there have even been incidents of collective magpie deaths. She questioned whether New Taipei City's method of deploying rodenticides was improper, causing a serious poisoning catastrophe in the food chain.
Cheng Ta-wei stated that environmental improvement is the core of eradicating rat infestations, and chemical control should be a last resort after physical control proves ineffective. Environmental cleaning has been carried out near Jingan Station, and surveillance cameras will also be installed. Currently, citizens who receive rodenticides from their neighborhood chiefs are registered under a real-name system, and labeling and source control will be strengthened. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150505
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