Bahrain: Residents Warned of Impending Health Crisis Resulting From Increase in Rodents
Rodents running amok unchecked have left residents feeling exasperated. Of late, people say their numbers and sightings have increased. The situation is definitely worse with rodents now entering residences in plain sight. Residents living in Sitra, Mina Salman, Adliya, Gudaibiya, and Um Al Hassam all face the same issue, where they say that rat sightings have surged exponentially in recent months.
A resident in Adliya for several years, told while being vocal about the attractiveness of the place, that rats are harmful not only to the environment but also to human beings. The respiratory diseases one could get after breathing their faeces and urine make the situation dire. Residents hope that the government will act to eradicate rats soon.
To understand the problem better, a pet control agency was approached, where according to them, the most likely causes are garbage left on the street and thriving vegetation. Changing weather is another reason why the rats are sheltered inside buildings. Besides, many leave leftover food outside their home to feed the birds but inadvertently attract rats, which they find later inside their rooms. The sewage problems in Manama, Gudaibiya, Adliya, and others are another cause of the sudden surge in the rat population. The authorities are yet to take any action, even years after bringing it to their notice.
