Rodent infestation has been a growing problem in Jammu and Kashmir due to the presence of large numbers of rodents in the state. The most common species found in the region include the house mouse, the Norway rat, and brown rat. These rodents can cause significant damage to agricultural crops, contaminate food, and spread diseases. In addition, they can also cause structural damage to buildings and infrastructure. The government of Jammu and Kashmir has implemented various measures to control the rodent population. These include installing rodent-proof barriers, trapping, and poisoning. In addition, the government has also launched awareness campaigns to educate people on the importance of proper storage and disposal of food items to prevent rodent infestation. The government is also working to improve sanitation and hygiene to reduce the rodent population.
Despite all the measures taken by the government, the rodent menace in the state is never ending, here’s the proof:
Wanted: A pied piper to defeat army of rodents in Jammu
By Ishfaq-ul-Hassan
Dec. 13, 2022
SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Cat-sized rats have literally invaded Jammu city.
People are desperately looking for the proverbial `pied piper’ to defeat the army of rodents in the old city of Jammu
Sensing the crisis, RTI activist Raman Sharma has sent SOS to authorities seeking immediate intervention to rid the old city of rodents.
“Ask any resident of the old city about the damage caused by these rats, everyone has a sad story to share. From damaging clothes to contaminate eatables and from damaging goods in warehouses to tearing down plinths, the rats have made the life of old city residents hell,’ Sharma told The Kashmir Monitor.
“There is an uncontrolled population of rodents. The situation has turned so ugly that now rats are not only vandalizing the lanes and drains but also responsible for damaging the foundations of the houses situated in the narrow alleys of the old city. They have created burrows inside plinths. We fear our houses may collapse. Particularly, the old structures are vulnerable,” Sharma said.
Rats have been at the heart of problem in Jammu for the last several years. After public outcry, Jammu Municipal Corporation used over 65000 doses of anti-rodent pills to kill the rats in the city in 2011.
Official figures reveal that in 2011, 35230 doses of anti-rodents were used for killing rats. The following year, 30700 doses were used to combat the rodent menace.
“Situation has reached an alarming proportion. Shopkeepers are struggling to find a solution. It is imperative for Jammu Municipal Corporation to take a lead and adopt a scientific method to control the rat population in the old city,” said Sharma.
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Mayor Rajinder Sharma told The Kashmir Monitor that people should avoid throwing leftover food in the lanes and by lanes.
JMC Must Control Rat Population In Old City, Jammu !
By Bold News Online Desk; Last updated Dec 10, 2022
Sir,
To many, it may be a laughable issue but as they say, only the bearer knows where the shoe pinches, same is the experience with the residents of Old City Jammu with regard to Rat menace. From damaging clothes in domestic Wardrobes to contaminating and waste eatables stored in commercial godowns, these rats are responsible for every nuisance and trouble that they can do in the city.
Ask any resident of the old city of Jammu about the damage caused by these big-sized rats, everyone have a sad story to share.
The situation has turned so ugly that now the uncontrolled population of rats are not only vandalizing the lanes and drains but also responsible for damaging the foundations of the houses situated in the narrow lanes of the old city.
The situation is worrisome but residents and shopkeepers are unaware of what to do, though at individual levels they perform anti-rodent measures but as the situation is so grave that it hardly makes any impact and after 2-3 days of anti-rodent treatment, these big-sized rats again intrude the houses and shops and cause damage. As it is a collective problem faced by a huge population therefore it is imperative that Jammu Municipal Corporation takes a lead and adopt a scientific method to control the rat population in Old City Jammu.
Residents of
Old City, Jammu.
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