Rats and Sweet Potatoes: Why Hong Kong’s Rodent Count Doesn’t Add Up

Warner Cheuk Wing-Hing, the Deputy Chief Secretary, Said in 2022 That the Sweet Potato Bait Method Had “Insufficiencies” in Measuring Rodent Infestation Rates.

What Is Hong Kong’s Rodent Infestation Rate and Why Is It Under Fire?

Wilson Ng Kwok-Lun, a Senior Superintendent in Cleansing and Pest Control at the Department, Said More Targeted Measures Could Be Deployed with the New Information.

Hong Kong’s Rat Problem Tackled with New Ai and Hi-Tech Surveillance Equipment

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Hong Kong’s Rat Problem Tackled with New Ai and Hi-Tech Surveillance Equipment

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Authorities on Tuesday Said They Had Deployed Thermal Cameras and Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Technology to More Accurately Measure the Rodent Problem Across the City.

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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