Why Is @Rentokil Following Me?

A line of marching ants, following one anotherSo on Twitter you get a message saying: “You are now being followed by Pest Control (Rentokil)”. The most common responses, so far, seem to be:

Why are Rentokil [...]

We Found The Nervy Rodent – There Was Only One!

Hot cereal for breakfast anyone?As you may recall know, I have been battling an extremely smart mouse in my house with the help of my excellent Technician Scott.  This rodent must know I work for Ehrlich because he/she [...]

Shooting Insects For Science

Meet David Spears, specialist cinematographer and science photographer, who provides inserts for science, technology and natural history programmes for the BBC, Channel 4 and international broadcasters. We asked him a few questions about his fascinating job.
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Danusia: Start off by telling us a bit about yourself. What [...]

Turn Up The Heat For Cockroaches And Bedbugs

Use and store chemicals carefully and professionallyInsect pests such as bedbugs and cockroaches are not only unpleasant but are difficult to eliminate as they can hide in the deepest recesses. Chemical treatments have historically been the main method for [...]

You Dirty Rat As Said By James Cagney

Pests are not only part of our lives (whether we like it or not) but they are also a part of our language. I often use the term “blind as a bat” or call someone a “busy bee”. There are in fact a great many pest similes out there that people use quite freely.