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wasps

Where Do Wasps Go In Winter?

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | April 4, 2011
Spring has finally sprung and the weather is warming up nicely but I haven’t spotted a wasp yet which begs the question – where do wasps go in winter? Are they still in their nests, keeping warm and cosy like honey bees in a hive or have they migrated south with birds in search of food, [...]

What Does a Rentokil Technician Do?

Alicia for rentokil.co.uk | February 22, 2011
Glynn is a one of our finest pest control technicians. There’s nothing he doesn’t know about pest control and interestingly post war memorabilia, but that’s another blog. I took a day trip to his ‘patch’  (Marlow and surrounding areas) to glean an insight into what our technicians do. And it wasn’t to feed the ducks [...]

After the Disaster: The Pest Problems Australia Now Faces

Kel for rentokil.com.au | February 21, 2011
The aftermath of Cyclone Yarsi in Queensland and the severe flooding in Northern New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia may trigger a number of  pest problems. Besides the tangible effects of the flooding such as the severe damage to property and infrastructure, there are also major concerns with contamination, disease and pests that can [...]

How Pests Communicate

Alicia for jcehrlich.com | January 12, 2011
We all know that humans are not the only animals that communicate with each other. Barking, chirping, howling – almost any noise an animal intentionally makes can be considered communication. But sometimes you need to know how pests communicate to understand how to effectively treat infestations, like breaking the code of an enemy army. So [...]

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 [...]