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Category: Insects

Blog posts about insects

21 August 2025

Bed Bug Bites and Your Health: A Guide to the Risks & Prevention

Written by Jackie Stocks
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Bed bugs are unwelcome guests in any home and can cause stress and worry for homeowners and hospitality businesses alike. With extensive experience in dealing with pest problems big and small, we share our expertise on the health risks...
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01 August 2025

Bed Bugs in Flats? A UK Guide for Tenants & Landlords

Written by Jackie Stocks
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Finding bed bugs in your flat is a deeply unsettling experience. When you live in a multi-occupancy building, the problem becomes even more complex. An infestation in one flat can quickly spread to neighbouring homes. Creating a building-wide issue...
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15 July 2025

Beyond Flying Ant Day: Conquer Ants Year-Round | Rentokil

Written by Jackie Stocks
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For many ‘Flants’ (or flying ants), is a bizarre annual spectacle – a sudden, swarming emergence that can feel like something out of a sci-fi film. One day, the air is clear, the next, it’s filled with thousands of...
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10 June 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Houseplant Pests | Rentokil

Written by Jackie Stocks
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Houseplant Pests: A Beginner’s Guide to Identification, Damage, and Treatment Bringing the outdoors in with houseplants is a wonderful way to connect with nature and brighten your home. But these green companions can sometimes attract unwelcome guests. This guide...
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05 June 2025

A Guide to Spiders in the UK: Identify Common Species | Rentokil

Written by Jackie Stocks
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Here at Rentokil, we understand that spiders can sometimes cause a stir. While many are harmless and even beneficial to the ecosystem, we know that sharing your space with eight-legged lodgers can be unsettling. That’s why we’ve put together...
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23 May 2025

Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted to Me? The Science of Bites

Written by Jackie Stocks
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We’ve all been there: a summer evening outdoors, and while everyone else seems to be enjoying the fresh air, you’re swatting away mosquitoes like a one-person army. It’s enough to make you wonder, “Why me?” The truth is, mosquitoes...
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