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Help Build A Map Of Wasp Activity

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | June 15, 2011
The spring has been unseasonably warm and dry which has encouraged wasps to emerge early from their overwintering places. The biggest wasp nests are often found in wood sheds or lofts because paper wasps can readily access building materials for their nest. Paper wasps, the most common species in the UK, ‘spit and scrape’ wood then [...]

UKWaspWatch – The Return

Alicia for ukwaspwatch.co.uk | April 20, 2011
My absolute favourite time of year is when the clocks go forward at the end of March and the evenings start to get lighter. The days are longer and warmer, the gloom of winter lifts and I start looking forward to a summer filled with picnics, barbecues and lazy weekends with friends and family. The [...]

The Wasp That Isn't A Wasp

Colin for rentokil.co.uk | September 9, 2010
They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, well in the pest world this scenario can be seen as a life or death situation. Mimicry plays an important part for animals as it can not only deter potential predators but also can lure potential food to awaiting jaws. I was called in to [...]

Quite The Hat To Create A Summer Buzz!

Jackie for rentokil.co.uk | July 30, 2010
Now here is something that was definitely created to cause a buzz (please excuse the pun). It’s certainly not a discreet or understated hat by any means. Walking around with a wasps nest and a handful of rather angry looking wasps on your head does take some courage. Personally I wouldn’t have the nerve or [...]

UkWaspWatch Still Needs You

Danusia for rentokil.com | July 28, 2010
It’s now three weeks since we launched our wasp tracking service UKWaspWatch on Twitter, aimed at finding out what’s happening to the wasp populations around the country. It’s still very early days, but the application has been attracting some great comments online, with websites such as Social Media Today, Brand Republic and TechRadar talking about [...]