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infestation


The Rats of Reykjavik

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 [...]

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

With the increase in the number of international travellers, people moving more frequently, overcrowded living conditions and the lack of effective insecticides, the number of bed bug infestations have increased significantly. Bed bugs are dispersed largely by people bringing them into their homes in their luggage or on clothes after visiting an infested dwelling or [...]

How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches

Indian Summers are hot. Cockroach infestations will increase. Following some simple guidelines will help you preventing cockroaches coming into your home.

UK Bed Bug Infestations Rise

The newspapers including the Daily Mail and Daily Express recently reported a surge in UK bed bug infestations. Just six months ago I would have taken a headline screaming “Bed Bug Infestation Are Up By 38%” with a pinch of salt. However, after spending a day with a Rentokil surveyor and witnessing one of the [...]

Throw Out Clutter To Help Stop Bed Bugs

Over 75% of US pest controllers have reported that bed bugs are the most difficult pest to treat, according to a study by the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky. The fact that this has risen from 60% in the past year signifies just how widespread and difficult bed bugs are to [...]