Year Of The Dragon

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | January 23, 2012

2012 Year of the DragonThe Year of the Rabbit has departed and in the east and many other parts of the world the day started with a bang from a firecracker or two to celebrate the Year of the Water Dragon. Chinese astrologers predict this could be a great year for growth and change, as the Chinese element theory dictates that water produces wood, which signifies growth. The Chinese consider the dragon to be  unpredictable as people cannot see its head and tail at the same time. Therefore, we might see something unexpected happening in 2012. A new pest species perhaps? Let’s hope jumping cockroaches don’t decide to invade our homes and premises.  For those in business, it’s a year to seize opportunities for new conquests, greater profitability, and company growth. Read More »

DIY vs. Hiring a Professional

Vladimir for jcehrlich.com | January 20, 2012

Image of Mouse Thank YouChoices for pest control are rarely considered when things are quiet and the absence of things that go bump in the night, or the telltale sign of spiders or other bugs are curiously absent from our lives. We’ve all been there. You see the first trail of ants and you get out the ant spray or vinegar. Maybe you found droppings in your pantry and set a snap trap. Whatever the pest, and whatever the circumstances, you’re in the majority if your initial reaction is to do-it-yourself. So you go to your local big-box hardware store and you arm yourself with chemicals, sprays, baits and medieval looking traps and devices. Ready to do battle to the bitter end.

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Rentokil op de Vakbeurs Facilitair

Anneke for rentokil.nl | January 19, 2012

The Rentokil Initial stand at Vakbeurs Facilitair(Please scroll down for English translation)

Rentokil Pest Control staat op 18, 19 en 20 januari 2012 op de Vakbeurs Facilitair. Deze belangrijke vakbeurs voor de Facilitaire wereld wordt in Den Bosch gehouden. Een fantastisch evenement waar vele facilitaire beslissers naar toe gaan.

Rentokil Pest Control is op de beurs aanwezig, samen met Initial Hokatex en Ambius, op stand 1.037. We hebben een gezamenlijke stand om onze kracht als één bedrijf duidelijk te maken en te laten zien wat wij allemaal te bieden hebben. Ook zijn de nieuwe logo´s tijdens de beurs voor het eerst duidelijk zichtbaar voor al onze relaties. Read More »

How Clever Are Pests?

Alicia for rentokil.ie | January 18, 2012

Are Pigeons Clever?A story by Science Alert caught my eye yesterday about an experiment to test how clever pigeons are. The article commented on new research from psychologists at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Damian Scarf, Harlene Hayne and Michael Colombo found that pigeons possess far greater numerical abilities than was previously thought, actually putting them on par with (gulp) primates. I have read other articles that indicate that pigeons have the intelligence of a seven year old.

So why, you might ponder, is numeracy so important in the animal kingdom? Read More »

Winter Gnats and Other Biting Insects

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | January 17, 2012

Window Gnat by Brian Valentine (www.flickr.com/photos/lordv)A friend recently commented that she had been bitten on the ankles by a mosquito. She thought she spotted a couple of mosquitoes dancing on her wheelie bin. Bearing in mind the frosty temperatures we’re currently experiencing I was a little dubious. A few minutes later I tuned into a radio programme discussing the different biting insects which may have bitten the presenter. Fleas, flies and winter gnats were scrutinised. Read More »