Read about Rentokil in 2011
The smell of bed bugs
17 November, 2011
Bed bug infestations are not easy to spot, as these creatures are nocturnal, only coming out at night to search for a blood meal. They are attracted to the warmth of our bodies, the carbon dioxide from our breath and our bodily odour.
Pest-proof your garden this winter
07 November, 2011
Rentokil warns that if the necessary steps are not taken before winter there may be some unwelcome pests lurking in your garden come spring.
Rentokil expertise at Pest Odyssey 2011
06 October, 2011
Rentokil will be sharing expertise and knowledge at the international Pest Odyssey 2011 conference in London in October 2011. The conference looks at how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has developed to deal with the increasing problem pests pose to collections and buildings in both museum settings and wider heritage sector.
Rentokil advise on sugar hungry wasps this autumn
29 September, 2011
Mild spring weather has brought queen wasps out of hibernation sooner than usual, encouraging them to start building their nests earlier. This increased wasp population will be looking for sugary food sources in autumn when they no longer need to feed their larvae with protein.
Rentokil see more people using a mouse to get rid of a wasps nest
10 September, 2011
A mild, warm spring has encouraged wasps to build nests earlier and as the summer has progressed the wasp population has increased rapidly. Rentokil has seen more people using it's online wasp nest ordering service to get rid of a wasps nest this summer.
Rentokil Bird Control Specialists Help Coastal Shopping Centre
11 August, 2011
The ability of seagulls to adapt to changing surroundings has helped them to take advantage of our urban buildings, especially in coastal areas. The White Rose Centre, a leading shopping precinct in Rhyl, turned to Rentokil bird control specialists to help manage a rapidly escalating gull problem in it's car park.
Rentokil Announces 'Recommend a Friend' Customer Promotion
29 June, 2011
Rentokil launched a promotion targeted at encouraging existing pest control customers to recommend their business friends and associates to sign up with Rentokil Pest Control. The 'Recommend a Friend' promotion offers customers up to 10% discount off their annual pest control contract.
Be 'wasp aware' with UKWaspWatch and The Anaphylaxis Campaign
28 June, 2011
The warmer spring weather has led to Rentokil, receiving 21% more wasp control enquiries already this year. The early start to the wasp season means an increased risk of being stung, particularly worrying for those who suffer from severe reactions to wasp stings.
Argentine ants in your back garden
13 June, 2011
Rentokil warn British homeowners to be on their guard this summer for Argentine ants, a more aggressive breed than traditional garden ants.
Teddy bears' picnic for biscuit beetles
19 May, 2011
When you think of beetles, especially biscuit beetles (Stegobium paniceum) bedrooms are not the first place you would consider as a natural home for them. You would think, given their name, kitchen cupboards are a much more obvious choice.
UKWaspWatch gets set for rising queen wasp activity this spring
28 April, 2011
Wasp activity is set to rise with the temperatures as queen wasps will be busy preparing for the summer. The unseasonably warm weather this spring has created the perfect conditions for them to build their nests.
Rentokil expand bird control specialists across the UK
27 April, 2011
Rentokil have always dealt with bird control and wildlife management problems. However, with pest bird problems such as fouling and building damage increasing we have expanded our specialist bird control team across the UK.
Rentokil's PestNetOnline - Molson Coors are 'obsessed by the quality'.
14 April, 2011
The Molson Coors (UK) Burton site is the largest brewery in the UK. As with all major food and drink producers product integrity is at the forefront of everything they do. One factor in achieving rigid standards of compliance is the service they receive from Rentokil Pest Control, utilizing market leading PestNetOnline online pest reporting system.
The Rentokil Pest Post has arrived
14 March, 2011
Rentokil Pest Control have introduced 'The Pest Post'. This informative newsletter is full of interesting facts and helpful tips about pests and how to control them.
Rentokil give pest birds a shock
04 March, 2011
Pest birds such as pigeons and seagulls can cause defacement to buildings through nesting and fouling. The use of bird control netting is not suitable for all types of buildings. There are however other methods of discreet bird proofing that Rentokil are able to offer.
Rentokil Initial acquires Services Division of Santia Group
14 February, 2011
Rentokil Initial plc announces the acquisition of the Services Division of Santia Group, previously known as Connaught Compliance Ltd.
Rentokil advise 'snug bug' could be a wasp
20 January, 2011
Hedgehogs are well known for curling up and sleeping through the winter weather. However the old saying “snug as a bug” does hold some truth. There are many bugs that enter a state of hibernation during the cold, dark winter months to then re-emerge in the springtime.
Rentokil keeping MediaCityUK a pest free zone
17 January, 2011
Rentokil has been awarded a significant contract by Peel Media to undertake pest control services of all landlord managed areas on the prestigious MediaCityUK site in Salford Quays. Rentokil will be responsible for areas such as the BBC buildings and all communal areas.
Rentokil Surveyor on tour of duty in Afghanistan
14 January, 2011
Rentokil surveyor, Chris McKeown will be able to make use of his pest control skills in an inhospitable landscape, as he supports his T.A. regiment in Afghanistan.