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Rentokil’s Centre of Excellence in pest control innovation

A state-of-the-art facility pioneering industry-leading innovations in commercial pest control, underpinned by world-class research and expert scientists.

Established in 2017 with a £2 million investment, Rentokil’s Global Research and Development Centre unites our top-notch scientific and training facilities. This centre of excellence cements our leadership in pest control and enables us to fulfil our mission of protecting people, enhancing lives and preserving the planet.

Leading the charge in pest control innovation

Discover the future of pest management at our Global Research and Development Centre, where cutting-edge innovation meets unparalleled expertise. Through extensive research and development, we continuously push boundaries to offer pest management solutions that champion sustainability, redefine the customer experience and set us apart from the competition.

From the myRentokil customer portal, now operational in over 50 countries, to our award-winning Lumnia range of LED insect light traps, now available worldwide, every innovation echoes our core purpose: to protect people, enhance lives and make a sustainable difference.

World-class research facilities for pest control innovation

At Rentokil, we are committed to leading the way in pest control innovation. Our state-of-the-art Global Research and Development Centre is dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions to meet your pest control needs. With one of Europe’s most extensive collections of pest insects, we design, prototype and rigorously rest breakthrough methods to ensure we deliver the best for businesses worldwide.

Culture rooms

Dedicated, controlled spaces designed for in-depth research on bed bugs and other hematophagous (blood-feeding) pests, facilitating a deeper understanding of their behaviours and life cycles to innovate effective control methods.

Fly rooms

Specialised research chambers where flies are released to evaluate the application and efficacy of fly control solutions in development, ensuring that new methods are effective and efficient in managing and reducing fly populations.

Rodent pens

Custom-designed enclosures where rats and mice behaviours are closely observed, aiding the in the design and refinement of advanced detection tools to ensure efficient and humane rodent management solutions.

Field tests

Practical evaluations are conducted in real-world settings to assess the viability and effectiveness of new innovations, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and offer optimal solutions in diverse, everyday conditions.

Commercial pest control innovations in the pipeline 

Our dedicated team, featuring PhD scientists specialising in areas such as zoology and entomology, work to develop and refine pest control solutions. Be it digital pest control or sustainable pest control methods, we are continuously advancing to serve homes and businesses better. 

Cockroaches

New advances in biopesticides

We are researching nature-inspired solutions to provide customers with effective, chemical-free biopesticides. Our advanced approach targets resilient pests like cockroaches using innovative techniques involving harmless fungal spores. These spores attach to the cockroach’s shell, germinate, and act swiftly without causing unnecessary pain, developing higher levels of efficacy that are kinder to our planet. 

Non-toxic heat treatments 

Non-toxic heat treatments 

Our non-toxic heat treatments harness advanced technology and are designed to safely eliminate pests by disrupting their vital processes. These treatments wipe out insects at every life stage and prevent pests from building resistance, as is common with chemical methods.

Pestconnect Optix

AI-enabled pest control cameras

AI-powered pest control cameras are transforming the way businesses handle rodent surveillance. These sophisticated devices, equipped with machine learning technology, provide unparalleled visibility into areas typically out of human reach, ensuring continuous and precise monitoring. With the ability to accurately identify and categorize rodent activity through captured images, these cameras offer real-time, automated alerts, directing our expert team to intervene promptly.

Integrated seamlessly into PestConnect, our AI cameras enhance your pest management system by constantly monitoring your premises, allowing you to concentrate on your core operations without the worry of rodent intrusion. This proactive approach not only accelerates the resolution of pest issues but also minimizes disruption, maintaining a vigilant watch over your environment with minimal human intervention.

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