What Are Mining Bees?

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | April 16, 2012

If you’ve spotted a black and yellow flying insect digging into the ground it might be a Mining bee. Also referred to as digger bees, these flying insects are solitary bees which nest in burrows in the ground. Unlike many social wasps and bees controlled by a queen they don’t form long-lived colonies, nor do they live inside one well-defended nest. Instead, each mining bee female usually digs an individual burrow to rear her own young. Mining bees are not aggressive and can be good for the garden. Read More »

Gardening And Pest Control

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | April 13, 2012

Now spring is in full boom many of us have been tempted into the garden to weed and prune neglected winter plants. The garden is thriving with helpful wildlife like ladybirds, bees and worms but insects like ants, aphids, slugs and snails are rarely a delight for a keen gardener. But before you reach for the insecticide it’s important to note that not all insects are bad. Many insects feed off pest species and some help pollinate plants. For the sake of the environment, never spray chemicals without knowing what it is for and without identifying the pest problem. There are some simple pest control measures you can undertake yourself which don’t involve chemicals. Read More »

12 Facts You Didn’t Know About Mice

Alicia for rentokil.ie | April 4, 2012

The spike we normally see every year in mice infestations never arrived. When the temperature dips in November the phones start to ring from customers reporting mice infestations. Mice are opportunists and will sneak into a house or business if they can gain access and there is accessibility to food. Once they are in, they are (understandably), reluctant to move back out again. If have ever wondered how a mouse got into your house here are 12 fascinating facts: Read More »

Hello National Pest Management Month

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | April 3, 2012

For more than 30 years, April is the month to recognise the magnificent work pest control technician’s across the globe carry out. Pests come in all shapes and sizes and hide in places high and low, but our pest control technicians, fondly known as pesties, aren’t afraid of heights or crawling into tiny spaces. They are at risk from being stung or bitten and won’t run a mile from a wasp nest. They are our hero’s.

I suspect they’re not scared of the common house spider either. Our South African blogger, Daniel wrote a very long list of all the phobia’s you can’t have in pest control including Iophobia – fear of poison and Automysophobia, fear of being dirty – pest control isn’t always a clean job! Read More »

Insect Power

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | March 30, 2012

As another fuel crisis cripples the UK and petrol station forecourts close due to lack of fuel, maybe it’s time to explore another ways of powering our cars. Harnessing the energy from insects and bugs could hold the answer. Read More »

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