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Why Wasps Become Pests

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | July 27, 2011
Chat show stars Richard and Judy pondered in their latest Daily Express column ‘Whither the Wandering Wasp’ about what happens to the wasps who were away from a nest located on their patio when the Rentokil man paid a visit. To answer their question, Rentokil use a powder insecticide which will kill any wasps returning [...]

Not So Poisonous Britain

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | July 25, 2011
An investigation is currently underway about how a former baseball hopeful died after being bitten 19 times by a black widow spider. Jeff Seale, 40, from Erie, Colorado noticed the bites on his foot but only complained of feeling ill two weeks later. Due to their tiny size and global distribution, the black widow kills more [...]

10 Facts About Wasps

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | June 17, 2011
Although wasps can be of use around the garden by consuming dead insects and eating flies they can be a nuisance too. Apart from stinging, their persistence can be irritating and present a threat to those allergic to their sting. Seek medical help immediately if you are stung in the mouth or neck, or if [...]

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 [...]

The Bee Swarm Epidemic

Kennedy for rentokil.co.uk | June 3, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I have never seen a swarm of bees. The idea of it does scare me a bit, I have to admit! While bees are not considered aggressive, they will do what they need to if they feel threatened or even worse, if they feel their Queen is threatened. What [...]