Category Archives:
New Technology

Bit slim on the ground this category, but that’s because our scientists are hard at work doing research into providing the most effective pest control equipment we possibly can. When deBugged knows more about new products or services, you’ll hear more about innovative pest control solutions here.

Mice Declare War on Drugs and Terror

Vladimir for jcehrlich.com | December 30, 2011
It’s not every day you find a headline reporting that Israel has developed mice capable of detecting contraband like narcotics and explosives. If you had to read that twice to make sure you read it right the first time, I understand. Startup firm BioExplorers, based in Herzeliya, Israel has done just that. By carefully selecting [...]

Extraterrestrial Pest Control

Daniel for rentokil.co.za | March 11, 2011
Today my mind was pondering, as it does, constantly, regarding technology evolving to the point where humans start urbanizing other PLANETS. It would be almost selfish to assume that we are the only life form in the universe that is supposedly infinite. So my mind wandered to the thought of how Rentokil would adapt to [...]

Carnivorous Robots Disguised as Home Furniture?

Kennedy for rentokil.co.uk | February 17, 2011
As the result of a visit to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, James Auger and Jimmy Loizeauhave have developed an idea that has appalled some and fascinated others. Apparently the first known design of its kind, the pair have developed the concept of home appliances feeding off matter to gain energy. What is different about this [...]

There’s Not a Fly in My Sushi

Guest for rentokil.co.uk | January 31, 2011
Hello my name is Edward Kwong and I am the Technical Support Officer at a company named Ichiban. It’s my job to make sure there aren’t any pests in the factory and everything is shipshape and spick and span. You may not have heard of Ichiban but if you have ever purchased a ready made [...]

Turn Up The Heat For Cockroaches And Bedbugs

Jackie for rentokil.co.uk | March 4, 2010
Insect 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 controlling infestations. However recent bedbug research in the US, lead by Dr Mike Potter, has shown genetic mutations in bedbugs which is [...]