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infestation

A Sticky Situation – the Stick Tight Flea

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | May 3, 2013
Ever heard of the ‘Stick Tight Flea’? These tenacious little fellows were discovered at a local butchery in Cape Town, sticking quite tightly (as their name suggests) to several pork meat carcasses.  At first it was suspected that there was a flea infestation of some kind, but after ruling out pet cats and checking the [...]

Signs Of A Rat Infestation

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | March 11, 2013
As the cold weather drags into heels into March rodents will be searching for warmth and food, and if they are nesting near your property take extra care not to invite them in. If there is a rat infestation in your area, such as the one reported today in the Bexhill-On-Sea Observer it may be [...]

Summer is in full swing, and so are the Flies

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | March 1, 2013
Not only are flies annoying, but these flying insects pose health risks; spreading with them bacteria that can cause harmful diseases. It’s important to employ fly control methods to get rid of flies before they become a real problem.

Termite facts to chomp on

Kate for rentokil.com.au | February 20, 2013
In case you haven't noticed, we've had a summer of both extreme heat and heavy rain; 40+ degrees for days on end followed by torrential and flooding rain. It's been devastating for many parts of Queensland and northern NSW. Unfortunately, this type of weather also provides ideal living conditions for termites.

The Rats of Reykjavik

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | November 8, 2011
Since its beginnings in 1927 Rentokil has treated many rat infestations around the globe including playing the role of the Pied Piper of Hamlyn. However few rat infestations have been so severe as the rodent invasion of Reykjavik in Spring 1946. During the war years Iceland had been an Allied base, with many navy ships visiting [...]