Nearly half of Brits (48 per cent) are put off from drinking in outdoor venues such as beer gardens due to the presence of wasps, according to new research* from Rentokil Pest Control. The only thing that puts people off ...
Read More »How to prevent bed bug infestations this summer
Rentokil Pest Control has reported a 117 per cent increase in bed bug enquiries year-on-year. As people embark on summer getaways, Paul Blackhurst, Head of Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, provides his top tips on how to avoid returning ...
Read More »Star rat-ings: Rat and mice sightings could be scaring away £20k in revenue a year for a UK hospitality business
Rat and mice sightings could be costing each British hospitality business up to £20,000 in lost revenue each year, as new research reveals that rodent sightings drag down hospitality establishments’ Tripadvisor ratings by an average of one full star. Rentokil ...
Read More »Bed bug activity has doubled year-on-year
Following heightened awareness of bed bugs after last year’s infestations in Paris, Rentokil Pest Control has seen a 122 per cent increase year-on-year in confirmed bed bug activity (Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022). To help people spot these creatures and ...
Read More »Nurture Group expands pest control presence
Nurture Group has completed the acquisition of Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, further strengthening its presence across the Midlands region. The award-winning green services group, which has established an enviable national footprint since it started trading on April 1, 2008, ...
Read More »The looming threat of bed bugs: A hospitality industry nightmare
Brian Duffin, Head of Technical at Rokill, a leading pest control service and part of the Nurture Group, sheds light on the urgency of addressing bed bug infestations, emphasising prevention strategies and effective eradication methods The hospitality sector, with its ...
Read More »Bedding experts reveal how to spot bed bugs, amid ongoing chaos in Paris
The growing bed bug crisis is spreading fear internationally, particularly with there being reported sightings here in the UK – and with bedrooms ultimately being a safe haven, this can quickly change if you have unwanted guests. Experts at Bed ...
Read More »Syngenta appoints new digital solutions lead for pest management
Syngenta has appointed pest industry specialist, Gary Nicholas, as the company’s PPM Digital Solutions Lead. His appointment comes at an exciting time for Syngenta as it brings the company’s innovative pest monitoring system to the market, offering a reliable and ...
Read More »PPC Live offers insight into latest innovations in pest control
National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is hosting a major showcase of traditional and cutting-edge pest management techniques at its PPC Live trade show next month. Professionals in the cleaning industry are invited to attend the free event ...
Read More »Rentokil Initial UK to recruit more than 200 apprentices in 2023
Rentokil Initial is one of the largest business services companies in the world, and offers both a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Service, and a Level 3 Team Leader Programme Management Apprenticeship, with each benefitting from full salaries. They are ...
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