What do the London Marathon & Malaria No More Have in Common?

Danusia for rentokil.co.uk | February 22, 2012

Well, I have to be honest and say I haven’t got back into running yet. I do mean to, its just life (and a son who doesn’t sleep too well) that gets in the way. One running event I would LOVE to do is the London Marathon. Anyone who has ever completed it says how amazing it is, and that’s just the fun runners. Running past all of the iconic venues with zero traffic must be amazing.

I recently discovered that one of our colleagues Berwyn Evans (Rentokil Pest Control UK Product Manager) will be running the 2012 Virgin London Marathon in aid of Malaria No More UK. The race will be a few days ahead of World Malaria Day so the timing is perfect. Read More »

Owls and Scarecrows

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | February 20, 2012

Fake owls can scare away the birdsIf you spot an owl in broad daylight it’s likely to be fake. However passers-by are often fooled by the unblinking lump of plastic, stopping and staring for minutes, waiting for the hoot which never comes. They pull out their camera and only too late realise their mistake.

Some birds are not as easily fooled as humans. Plastic owls can be an effective bird deterrent for a while, but then the pigeon becomes accustomed to the non-threatening behaviour and quickly re-colonises its patch. Hawking scares birds away but must be practised at different times of the day to be effective. Read More »

How to Tackle a Bed Bug Infestation

Guest for jcehrlich.com | February 16, 2012

Image of Bed Bug | Ehrlich Pest ControlIncidences of bed bugs have been on the rise over the last few years as these insects have become increasingly resistant to certain pesticides, and humans are able to travel longer distances in shorter amounts of time. Often unwittingly brought into a home in luggage following a trip, an infestation in the house can be a horrifying prospect. Fortunately, there are several options available for dealing with the bugs.

When considering the best methods for eliminating a bed bug infestation in a home, there are a few things that need to be considered, including how bad the infestation is, and which method is the safest for the family. Read More »

Cricket Fossil Sings a Tune

Vladimir for jcehrlich.com | February 15, 2012

Pest control news come in all shapes and sizes, covering wasps in the summer and termites and ants in the spring. While most pests are a nuisance, few come with a soundtrack.

Enter the cricket.  Scientists from the US and China discovered a prehistoric insect fossil that has retained extraordinary detail. So extraordinary in fact, that the structures that make up their wings were visibly preserved when viewed under a microscope.

The species, named Archaboilus musicus, gave scientists a view into how crickets create their telltale sound, or chirp, as it’s known. Read more>>

What Did Your Valentines Bouquet Spell Out To You?

Danusia for rentokil.com | February 14, 2012

Our landscaping division Ambius issued a story for Valentines Day talking about the meaning of different types of flowers and the message they spell to the recipient when they are included in a bouquet. So, the next time your loved one presents you with a big bunch of flowers, take note of what’s included and let us know if the hidden message is true or not.

How many meanings did you already know out of the following 15 flowers? (I’m ashamed to say I only knew TWO.) Read More »