On August 20, the second stage of rodent control work began in Shymkent in order to protect public health and improve the sanitary situation in the city. This event was organized on a large scale, covering the banks of 38 rivers and canals and around 2,376 garbage bins at the same time. The city administration is financing these works from the budget, and it was noted that only specially certified chemical preparations are used against pests.

The rodent problem is not only a problem that spoils the beauty of the city, but also poses a direct threat to the health of residents. Pests such as mice and rats carry various infectious diseases, and also live in food warehouses and basements of residential buildings, significantly harming the quality of life. Therefore, systematic deratization work is considered an important need for the city.

During this event, a special warning was issued to city residents. The population was required to strictly observe precautions, since chemical preparations are used, and it is very important to handle them correctly. According to the Health Code, in the basements of apartment buildings, as well as in the territory of their property, each legal entity and individual are obliged to carry out anti-rodent work at their own expense. That is, this is the common responsibility of not only state institutions, but also the entire society.

If we look at the experience of previous years, such work was traditionally carried out in the spring and autumn months. But at that time, the area covered was limited, often only certain areas around garbage dumps and large canals were deratized. As a result, in some areas, there were cases when the spread of rodents was not completely stopped, but increased again. The peculiarity of this year's event is its large-scale scale. This time, hundreds of garbage dumps and dozens of water canals are being covered simultaneously throughout the city. This approach allows you to prevent pests from moving from one area to another and achieve effective results.

Another important difference is the quality of the drugs used. It is no secret that in previous years, cheaper but less effective chemical mixtures were sometimes used. Now, only certified products that meet international standards and are safe for human and animal health are used. This has increased the confidence of residents and changed their attitude towards deratization.

Also, special attention is currently being paid to information and explanatory work. Previously, when such events began, only a brief announcement was made to the public, and sometimes residents were unaware of where and when chemical treatment was taking place. As a result, precautions were not fully observed, and the level of household safety decreased. As part of this year's campaign, the city administration is warning residents in advance and providing specific instructions through social networks, the media, and special announcement pages. This contributes to the active participation of the city's population.

The fight against rodents is not just a one-time measure, it should be a constant process in the life of the city. This is because pests multiply rapidly and, if they find a favorable environment, spread again in a short time. For this reason, the second stage, which began on August 20, is considered a continuation of the first stage. The first stage was carried out in the spring, and even then a number of parts of the city were covered. Now, in the autumn period, these works will continue systematically, allowing us to maintain the epidemiological situation in the city at a stable level until the end of the year.

In comparison, in previous years, such deratization works were sometimes not carried out on time, there were delays. The consequences of these shortcomings to a certain extent affected the quality of life of residents. Currently, the work is being carried out according to a specific plan, on time and on a large scale. In addition, there is support from the public. Many residents pay attention to maintaining cleanliness in their territory, using garbage cans in a timely manner, and not leaving basements unattended.

This deratization period, which began on August 20, is an important measure aimed at protecting the sanitary cleanliness of Shymkent and the health of residents. It is not limited only to the destruction of pests, but also contributes to the instillation of an ecological culture in the population and the increase of personal responsibility. In this regard, there is confidence that the current work will be much more effective and productive than before.

In conclusion, the second phase of deratization works in Shymkent is not only a sanitary measure, but also a reflection of cultural changes in society. Compared to previous years, the scope of these measures has expanded and their quality has improved. Most importantly, residents are also contributing and actively participating in maintaining cleanliness. As a result of these joint efforts, the future of the city will be clean, safe and comfortable.