Students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Jamaica, are grappling with a rodent infestation in their dormitories, a problem they claim has been exacerbated by the school’s inadequate response. The issue, which began shortly after the start of the academic year in late August, has seen rats invade dorm rooms, leaving behind trails of faeces and causing significant distress among residents. Female dormitories appear to be particularly affected, with students reporting rats gnawing on personal belongings and even entering rooms uninvited. Despite repeated complaints, students feel the administration’s efforts have been lacklustre, with only sporadic distribution of rat poison and limited action to address the root causes. CASE President Derrick Deslandes, however, disputes the severity of the situation, calling it a “false alarm” and attributing the problem to students’ failure to adhere to rules prohibiting food in dormitories. He acknowledged that the school’s proximity to woodland areas makes rodent control challenging but emphasized that students’ habit of discarding food and cooking illegally in dorms has worsened the issue. Deslandes outlined plans to complete repairs to the student centre, providing a designated area for meal preparation, and warned that violators of dorm policies would face disciplinary action. Meanwhile, students remain on high alert, frustrated by the lack of effective solutions and the ongoing presence of rodents and other pests like mongoose and roaches. The situation has sparked a broader debate about campus hygiene and the administration’s responsibility in ensuring a safe living environment.