How did the mouse get upstairs? ——Revealing recent hot topics and scientific analysis
Recently, "How do rats get upstairs?" has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many residents reporting frequent sightings of rats in high-rise residences. This article will analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon and provide prevention and control suggestions based on the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)
| keywords | Search volume (10,000 times) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Rats appear in high-rise buildings | 28.5 | Weibo/Douyin |
| The mouse's way upstairs | 15.2 | Baidu/Zhihu |
| Anti-rat methods | 32.8 | Xiaohongshu/Station B |
| urban rat infestation report | 9.7 | news client |
2. Five common ways rats go upstairs
| way | Proportion | Specific methods |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe climbing | 42% | Climb vertically through sewer/gas pipes |
| Elevator relocation | 23% | Follow cargo or hide in elevator gaps |
| Exterior wall climbing | 18% | Movement using the concave and convex structure of building exterior walls |
| ventilation system | 12% | spread through central air conditioning ducts |
| carried by humans | 5% | Enter with furniture/delivery and other items |
3. Analysis of recent typical cases
1.A rat nest found on the 20th floor of a Shanghai community(Weibo hot search #): Residents found abnormal noises in the air conditioner, and found 8 baby rats during maintenance. Experts speculated that they had invaded through the ventilation ducts.
2.Rat infestation in high-rise buildings around Canton Tower(5.6 million views on Douyin): The density of rats in urban green belts exceeds the standard, causing complaints in adjacent residential areas to surge by 300%.
3.Takeaway packaging attracts controversy(Zhihu hot post): A user’s surveillance video captured a rat climbing along a takeout bag to the balcony on the 15th floor, triggering a discussion on food safety.
4. Scientific prevention and control plan
| measures | effectiveness | cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe rat guard | ★★★★★ | low |
| Ultrasonic mouse repeller | ★★★ | in |
| Professional disinfection services | ★★★★ | high |
| Clean environment | ★★★★ | None |
| Building gap filling | ★★★ | in |
5. Expert advice
1.Cut off movement path: Install stainless steel rodent-proof nets on all pipes with a diameter exceeding 1cm.
2.Change food storage habits: It is recommended to store rice, dry goods, etc. in sealed boxes to prevent food exposure.
3.Regular inspection: Focus on hidden spaces such as the kitchen ceiling and outside air-conditioning units, and deal with feces immediately if found.
4.Community linkage: Carry out unified disinfection of public areas to prevent rats from escaping in different units.
6. Hotly discussed opinions among netizens
1. "It’s impossible to prevent it! The 32nd floor of my house was renovated last year. After the workers left, they found mice giving birth to pups in the ceiling." (32,000 likes on Douyin)
2. "It is recommended that developers compulsorily implement rodent-proofing treatments when handing over properties. Current building standards do not consider this issue at all" (highly praised answer on Zhihu)
3. "Using peppermint oil cotton balls to plug the sewer opening has been tested by myself and it is effective. Rats hate the smell." (Xiaohongshu has collected 14,000)
Conclusion:As urban buildings become taller, rats' ability to migrate vertically far exceeds human imagination. Prevention and control need to combine multi-dimensional measures such as building renovation, environmental management and residents' awareness raising. If a serious rat infestation is discovered, it is recommended to contact a professional disinfection agency immediately for treatment.
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