Top 7 Most Reliable Pest Control Services in Singapore

Whether you are in a brand-new home, a corporate office, or a store, experiencing some unwanted friends is inevitable. From rodents to insects, termites, and wasps, getting rid of the issue at its core with a reliable exterminator is the best way to ensure these troublesome pests do not return.

Not sure who to call? Please read below to discover the top 7 most reliable pest control services in Singapore and how to contact them.

Key Factors we use to Choose the Best Pest Control Services:

Certifications and Experience: Ensure the pest control service has relevant certifications and extensive experience in the industry. This is crucial for effectively dealing with various types of pests and ensuring safe practices.
Reputation: Consider the company’s reputation. Look for positive reviews and testimonials from other customers. We have selected the top pest control services that consistently receive high ratings and positive feedback from satisfied clients.
Range of Services: Check if the company offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to your needs, such as residential and commercial pest control, termite inspections, bed bug treatments, and rodent control.
Methods and Products: Ensure the company uses safe and effective pest control methods and products. Look for eco-friendly options if you are concerned about the environmental impact and the safety of pets and children.
Pricing: Compare prices, but be cautious of significantly low rates that may compromise the quality of service. Ensure you receive value for your investment.
Licensing and Insurance: Verify that the pest control service is properly licensed and insured. This protects you in case of any damages or accidents during the pest control process.
Customer Support: Check if the company offers reliable customer support and is responsive to your needs and concerns. Good communication is key to a successful service experience.
Guarantees and Warranties: Look for a company that offers guarantees or warranties on their services. This ensures that you can receive follow-up treatments if the pest problem persists.
Flexibility and Availability: Choose a company that can accommodate your schedule and is available for emergency services if needed.
Follow-Up Services: Ensure the company provides follow-up services to monitor the situation and prevent future infestations.

Local Service: Pest Control

JOB SCOPE:

Rodents
Bugs
Birds
Insects

PRICE LIST: Call for a quote

Rentokil

JOB SCOPE:

Termites Species
Fumigation Services
Flies
Mosquitoes
Moths
Bees, Wasps and Hornets
Crawling Insects
Ants
Cockroaches
Bed Bugs
Rats & Mice
Birds
Spiders and Snakes

PRICE LIST: Contact for a quote

ORIGIN Exterminators

SERVICES: Deals with pests including

Flies
Lizards
Booklice
Cockroaches
Rodents
Ants
Mosquito
Bed bugs
Termites

PRICE LIST: Call for a quote

Local Service: Plumbing Services

JOB SCOPE: Including but not limited to

Draining chokes and general plumbing services
Hot water heating installation services
Emergency plumbing services
Installation or replacement of sinks, taps, bidets, toilet bowls, and pipes
Repairing of leaking taps, toilet bowls, flush tanks, pipes

PRICE LIST: Individual quotes are determined by the plumber, depending on the scope of the project.

Top 5 Reliable Carpet Cleaning Services in Singapore

Having dirty drugs and carpets is inevitable with hairy pets, messy children, and clumsy moments. While a powerful vacuum cleaner can help remove trapped dirt and debris, nothing beats a professional carpet clean to vanish the spillages, tough stains, and grime. So instead of breaking your back scrubbing the carpet, allow the professionals to leave your carpet looking fresh, spotless, and brand-new.

Not sure who to hire? We’ve compiled a list of the 5 best carpet cleaning services in Singapore. So whether you are looking for general maintenance, moving into a new home that needs TLC, or renovating your office, your carpet is in good hands with these trusted establishments.

Big Red Carpet Cleaner

JOB SCOPE INCLUDES:

Upholstery Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning
Drapery Cleaning
Flood Damage Restoration
Carpet Supply and Installation
Rug Cleaning

PRICE LIST: Every service varies – Contact for express quote

City Cooling Pte Ltd

SERVICES AND PRICING:

One Time & Contract Servicing: Inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and checking air filter cover, deodorizing filter, cooling oil, compressor suction, and motor bearing. City Cooling Pte Ltd provides one-time or contract servicing to both residential and commercial customers. For one unit, standard one-time service is set at S$35. For contract servicing, checking, and maintaining 2 units 3x yearly costs S$155.
Chemical Overhaul: Dismantling of unit, full chemical solution treatment, and flushing of outdoor unit. S$130 for one unit, S$555 for 5 units.
Installation & Repair: Offering advice on the best unit for your needs, detailed installation, and reliable repairs.

AIR CONDITIONER BRANDS:

Daikin
Fujitsu
LG
Panasonic
Samsung
Toshiba

Local Service: Electrical Services

JOB SCOPE: Including but not limited to:

Childproof sockets and outlets
Electrical surge protectors
Wiring upgrades
Circuit breaker replacements
Upgrades to electrical panels
Circuit installations and upgrading
Generator installation and regular maintenance
Commercial generators
Power conditioners

SERVICE COSTS: Individual quotes are determined by the electrician, depending on the scope of the project.

Super Rugby 2018

Watch Singapore’s adopted home team, HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES, battles it out with South Africa’s BULLS at the highly-anticipated Super Rugby event! The Singapore stop is scheduled as the 17th-round match between the two teams.

Super Rugby is a professional men’s rugby union football competition that is played by teams from Japan, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It started as Super Six, referring to the six teams that participated in 1986. It later expanded to Super 14 before becoming Super Rugby. The league currently has 15 teams. This year, Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Company Limited (MEC) bagged the title sponsorship.

Lion King Singapore

The Lion King musical is coming to Singapore as a part of an ongoing international tour that also includes stops in the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and South Africa.

This stage version of Disney’s beloved film has been watched by over 9 million theatre goers around the world and has won more than 70 major international awards, including the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Lighting Design in 1998.

Come to enjoy a landmark musical, which is Broadway’s third longest-running show in history and the highest grossing Broadway production of all time with more than US$1billion in ticket sales.

Yoga Fiesta SG 2018

Celebrate International Yoga Day with Yoga Fiesta SG 2018! This is Singapore’s first ever yoga fusion event that promises a whole day of fun and exciting activities for yogis in Singapore.

The whole-day line-up includes Paul Grilley’s Flying Dragon led by celebrity trainer Jo Phee and Dance Yoga with Bill Calhoun. Other fun activities include Doga (yoga with dogs), Yogalates (fusion of yoga and Pilates), ZEN-Fusion Project Runway (fashion show featuring top fitness brands), and Silent Disco Yoga. Participants can also take part in the Match ‘Em Up game station which will run the whole day.

The event will close with the awarding of fabulous prizes at the Yoga Fiesta SG 2018 Grand Lucky Draw. All ticket holders will receive the Ultimate Yoga Fiesta Gift Pack containing Yoga Fiesta SG 2018 bag, sports bottle, Visor and lots of other goodies by famous brands.

Ultra Singapore 2018

Ultra is a major outdoor music festival that is held annually in over 20 countries around the world. The festival was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes in Miami, Florida. From the USA, the festival expanded to other countries including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Korea, South Africa, Japan, Indonesia, Spain, Croatia, and Colombia.

The Ultra music festival was first held in Singapore for one night as Road to Ultra during the Formula One race weekend in 2015. Ultra returned in 2016 as a two-day music festival which is now known as Ultra Singapore.

Ultra Singapore 2018 features 3 stages: The Main Stage, the Live Stage, and the Resistance Stage, and the biggest names in EDM for adults aged 18 years old and older to enjoy a full 2-day party.

Logic Chromatic – A Solo Exhibition by Soph O

‘Logic Chromatic’ is the first major solo show by Soph O investigating the push and pull between the natural organic world and our constructed, man-made realities.

The new body of work presented draws reference from the artist’s constant preoccupation with her own psychological and physical displacement, inviting dialogue around the themes of lived vs. imagined realities, the notion of ‘unnatural nature’ as well as evolutionary dislocation.

Soph O explores these themes through her experimentation with form, materials and processes, creating an immersive show of paintings, illustrations, works on wood and site-specific installations.

SOPH O
Soph O is a Singaporean visual artist who collects and draws imagery that borders between the mundane and extraordinary. Her practice revolves around capturing transient moments and everyday stories translated through the notion of repetition, reiteration and recurrence onto drawings, paintings, digital illustrations, installations and murals.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Elam School of Fine Arts, New Zealand in 2010 and has explored various forms of her work in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, London, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, France, Spain and Mexico.

Air Supply in Singapore

The legendary soft rock duo, Air Supply, is coming back to Singapore for a one-night performance on June 5th.

The lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock and singer-songwriter/guitarist Graham Russell met in 1975 as co-performers in the Australian production of “Jesus Christ Superstar”. They later formed Air Supply and went on to produce several hit songs that remain widely popular to these days. Their beloved hit singles include “Lost in Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Even the Nights are Better”, “Every Woman in the World”, and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”.

For over 40 years, Air Supply has sold more than 20 million copies of their albums. Throughout their successful career, the duo won several awards including the American Music Award for Best Pop Rock Group in 1981. Air Supply was also recognized by Billboard Magazine as Most Successful Pop Group of the 1980’s. They were inducted to the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2013.

StoryFest 2018

StoryFest 2018 is an international storytelling festival held in Singapore for the second year in a row. The event features various performances with the following highlights: “Beowulf” by The Telling Theatre, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” by Maimouna Jallow, and “The Illusion of Truth” by Mara Menzies.

Performances that are suitable for family audience include “Legend of the Nordic Gods” by Jesper la Cour Andersen of Denmark, Magic, “Mystery & Mayhem!” by Mara Menzies of Kenya, and “Story! Story! Story Come!” by Maimouna Jallow of Nairobi.

There are also workshops and master classes for aspiring storytellers. Free activities like Story Cloth Making and the Story House, which encourage story sharing, listening, and conversations, are just perfect for kids.

Artbox Singapore 2018

Artbox is dubbed as Singapore’s biggest pop-up creative market. Originally from Bangkok, Artbox was brought to Singapore to showcase the local flea market culture and talents. Last year’s inaugural edition was a smashing success and it is coming back for its second year with the promise of a better experience at a much bigger venue.

Over 400 vendors from different parts of Asia are expected to participate in. Visitors can feast on a wide selection of regional food and beverage favorites. Bargain hunters can scour through the abundant retail selections. The night market is made more unique with interactive elements and creative art installations. If you just want to hang out, you can relax in one of the chill out hammocks and listen to the live music.

Artbox Singapore 2018 is organized by Invade Industry, a subsidiary of iFashion Group. The company is known for organizing spaces for regular or seasonal retail markets and bazaars such as iLight Marina Bay’s festival markets.

10 Best Florists with Sure Love Flowers for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is around the corner and you are thinking of a delightful bunch of flowers to put sunshine into the special day of your Mom? With our roundup of Singapore’s most thoughtful florists, you can find the perfect blooms with ease.

These florists are so excited to show off their floral bouquets and arrangements which are crafted with a variety of flowers our Singaporeans are fond of, from traditional carnations to all-time favorite roses, from cute baby’s breath to cheerful sunflowers, from vibrant gerberas to delicate eustoma.

All the gorgeous bouquets have made ready for you to bring spring to your Mom’s heart. Just browse through all the appealing options and pick the most-loved, the florists will help deliver the happiness right to your Mom’s doorstep. Some offer to do this free of charge. Some even give discount to your purchase. So, you have no excuse not to express love to your Mom this Mother’s Day.

Bloomdale

Bloomdale is well-loved for their bright and youthful selection of hand bouquets. Those flower designs shine with joy and excitement.

This Mother’s Day, they have a small corner on their website dedicated to bouquets and flower boxes for motherhood – celebrating day. Carnations, roses, hydrangea, and eustomas are chosen to be the angel sending love message over.

Prices start as low as S$30 for a small carnation bouquet.

Roses Only

If your Mom has adoration for roses, then Roses Only is the perfect florist for you this Mother’s Day. It is simply because they are the only flower shop in Singapore that centers their business on roses and sources these queen flowers from the best producers around the world.

What is so special about their flowers is that all the roses are the long-stemmed, exquisitely presented in elegant gift boxes. A touch of luxury is added into each rose box to make it a premium quality gift.

This year they introduce a great collection of Infinity Roses which are real, handpicked roses that will last for at least one year! These special roses are cut at their most perfect state and specially treated with Roses Only’s eco-friendly solution which allows them to transform into long-lasting roses that maintain their freshness and structure.

A box of 12 long-stemmed roses is already a nice surprise for your Mom. But if you want a bigger “wow”, you can choose to send over a box of 18, 24, or even 25 stalks. Colors are available in red, bright pink and pastel pink.

Want to spoil your Mom? Couple the flowers with chocolate, or rose diffuser and you can rest assured that the gift makes her day.

Delivery can be done from 08:00 to 18:00 on the Mother’s Day itself.

Floristique

Love the spring field where many different types of flowers are blooming? You can’t find that kind of treasure in Singapore, but you can definitely get a fresh flower bunch with “just picked” look here without flying anywhere. All you need to do is visit Floristique’s online store and pick your love. This florist has a wide selection of flower bouquets, all are of the free style for you to choose from.

Their business is merely online, but it is so personal. Just discuss with Wendy, the florist at Floristique, through email, phone (+65 9853 4620) or WhatsApp about your needs, she will try her best to make both you and your Mom happy. With Floristique, anything can be customised, from flowers, bouquet size to wrapper and even ribbon.

Shopping with them means you can enjoy free delivery.

Floral Garage

Floral Garage is the florist for those who like variety when shopping. Whether what you want is more bouquet designs, more flower types, more price tags, or all, they have got you covered. Their e-commerce store is like a tree in bloom, covered with more than a hundred bouquets of carnations, gerberas, hydrangeas, lilies, roses, tulips, cymbidiums, and sunflowers.

Want something different this Mother’s Day? Find inspiration in their vegetable bouquets and boxes. A colourful bunch of fresh fruits and veggies to surprise Mom, why not? She may surprise you with a mouth-watering bowl of salad later.

Craftway Floral

Searching for flower bouquets with inexpensive price tags? Visit Craftway Floral’s online store to be fed with choices of pocket-friendly flowers. Starting from S$30 for a sunflower bunch and S$38 for a mini rose bouquet, Craftway Floral’s prices are among the cheapest you can find on Singapore market, especially on Mother’s Day occasion.

That reasonably-priced bouquet selection is wide, with more than 50 options nicely and neatly presented on the site for you to browse through easily. Though their floral designs are simple, the store is still very eye-catching. Bold in a contrasting way are the words to describe Craftway Floral’s bouquets. If that is also what your Mom likes, then this is your right florist on the coming occasion.

Roses, Lilies, Sunflowers, Gerberas, Eustomas, Hydrangea and baby’s breath are the beauties live in most of their bunches.

Under Armour Test Of Will 2018

The annual urban fitness challenge, Test of Will, returns for its third edition on 7 and 8 April 2018 at Ngee Ann City in Singapore. Organized by high performance sportswear label Under Armour, the event celebrates human performance through intense functional training challenges for the most determined athletes, goal-getters and fitness aspirants.

The highlight of this year’s Test of Will challenge includes the introduction of three age categories to level the playing field (18-34 years, 35-44 years, and 45+ years).

Dialling up the intensity from last year, 2018 participants will compete in an all new four-minute circuit challenge – Over and Under (Hurdle), Deadball Squats, Kettlebell Farmer Walks and Bear Crawls – that will test their strength, endurance and power. Each competitor will be scored based on the maximum number of correct repetitions they can achieve within 60 seconds.

The Top 3 male and female athletes in each category will receive a limited-edition Test of Will 2018 medal. This year’s Singapore Test of Will champions (male and female) who achieve the highest overall score will walk away with a cash prize of SGD1,288 each.

Under Armour has also recently launched its latest training apparel and footwear collections, Threadborne™ Vanish, engineered with its signature Threadborne™ technology leading up to the Singapore heats; to equip participants with the gear to train and compete at the highest level.

Participants are encouraged to study the training guide for specific movement standards and tips to maximise their performance. They can also sign up for the Test of Will 2018 Training Camp, a brand-new training program from TripleFit consisting of group classes that are designed to refine technique and give them the fitness and game plan to tackle this year’s challenge with confidence.

Flower Factory

What is so good about Flower Factory is that their flowers are there for joy, not for burning anybody’s pockets. You will find in their e-commerce store a wide selection of wallet-friendly bouquets with plenty of bunches at the prices ranging from S$32 to S$55.

This Mother’s Day, Flower Factory drenches each and every bunch in the Mother’s Day collection with the beauty of carnation flowers, helping you convey love and admiration to your Mom. This traditional flower choice is still the most popular.

But that is not all, the “Everyday Bouquets” are always there to serve those looking for a more modern symbol or simply a flower that their Mom love.

If these are not enough after all, don’t hesitate to communicate with their team through email or WhatsApp, they are only too glad to customise an order for you.

Happy Bunch

Famous for the concept “one day, one bouquet design” created to surprise ladies with the freshest flowers of the day. Thing is kept simple the same way this Mother’s Day, Happy Bunch is going to win your heart with their lovely rainbow baby’s breath bouquets – or as they more affectionately call, bunches.

A baby’s breath bunch for Mom, why not? “No matter how big I grew up, no matter how far I go in my life, I am still your little baby” are the sweet words a baby’s breath bunch can help you say to your mother.

Aside from this heart-warming message for Mother’s Day, one among other things Happy Bunch can do for you is adding convenience and pleasure to your shopping experience. No delivery fee charged, despite the occasion. Same day delivery is provided, despite the festive period. It is so good for those who almost forget the day. This kind of “last minute order” won’t cost you any extra pennies if you place it with Happy Bunch.

Mother’s Day Special: Songs for Mothers with Love

Songs for Mothers with Love is a free concert dedicated to all Mothers in Singapore! The event is hosted by the Bao Bei Sisters and features local artists Xie Wen, Li Bao En, Josephine Lam, and Lawrence Chen. Enjoy the Mother’s Day afternoon at the Esplanade while listening to familiar and well-loved Chinese hits.

The Bao Bei Sisters are popular getai artists Teresa and Tracy Ong. They are known for their cheerful personality, extravagant outfits and interactive performances. Their trademark is to invite audience to dance with them onstage.

Xie Wen and Li Bao En are among the top getai artists in Singapore. They were both included in the Top 10 Most Popular Getai Artists at the Shin Min/Wanbao Getai Awards in 2016 and 2017.

Josephine Lam and Lawrence Chen are both established singers in Singapore. They usually perform at public events in Singapore like the annual River Hongbao.

The concert will be performed in Mandarin.

Food Adventure Series – Tea Menu

This four-part food adventure series is headlined by Tiffany Wee, naturopath, nutritionist, and mindful eating teacher. The Tea Menu is the fourth and final session of this series where participants will learn more about the wonders and health benefits of drinking tea. Participants will get to taste different kinds of tea at the end of the session. Free goodie bags will also be given to all attendees.

Tiffany Wee is a Singapore-born Australia-trained naturopath who founded Mind Body Shine. Her interest in wellness started when she worked as a resident writer for a holistic magazine 20 years ago. She is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and pursued naturopathic studies in Australia. Since 2005, she has worked with different international wellness centres including Chiva Som Thailand, Conrad Maldives, ESPA, Verita, and Balanced Living.

Being a much sought-after nutrition speaker in Singapore, Tiffany Wee has presented on various nutrition topics for top corporate clients like Aveda, Metro, ION Orchard, PayPal, and TripAdvisor. She also writes regularly for RUN magazine and ElevenAsia. She runs a busy private practice where she specializes in mindful eating and weight management.

Star Wars Run Singapore 2018

Dark or light? Choose your side and run! Star Wars Run Singapore is back for its second edition this May 2018! Fans, families, and running enthusiasts can look forward to a night filled with all things STAR WARS.

Star Wars Run Singapore 2018 is organized by Esprimo Pte. Ltd.

RUNNER’S ENTITLEMENTS:

STAR WARS RUN event tee
STAR WARS RUN tote bag
STAR WARS RUN picnic mat (1.2m by 1m)
STAR WARS RUN race bib
STAR WARS™ RUN finisher tee (for 10km and 5.4km participants)
STAR WARS™ RUN plush bag clip (for Young Jedi Dash participants)

FLAG OFF TIMES:

10km STAR WARS RUN (Competitive): 17:00
540m Young Jedi Dash (Age 4 – 9 years old): 18:00
4km STAR WARS RUN (Non-Competitive)
Wave 1: 19:30
Wave 2: 20:00
Wave 3: 20:30

CUT-OFF TIMES:

10km Competitive Category: 3 hours
4km Non-Competitive Category: 2 hours

Bunny Finds the Right Stuff

Bunny Finds the Right Stuff is an interactive theatre production that is adapted from the children’s book of the same title by Emily Lim. It follows the story of Bunny, a floppy stuffed rabbit, who is not happy with the way she is. She tries and tries to find the right stuffing to fill herself up, but she just cannot seem to get it right. Soon, her friends join her and they try to help her find the right stuff – but what is the right stuff?

Young audiences will get the chance to help Bunny finds the right stuff in this immersive performance that is especially designed for children. Kids get to enjoy the magic of theatre through music, movement and interactive fun in this charming story of friendship.

The production is directed by Daniel Jenkins with music by Stan x Soap. Cast members include Andrew Marko, Bright Ong, Lian Sutton, and Tan Rui Shan.

A sensory-friendly version of this production will be available on May 11th and 12th. A sensory-friendly performance provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for children, and is particularly suited for those on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities.

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