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HF Pest & Bird Environmental targets strategic growth across commercial markets in 2026

HF Pest & Bird Environmental is strengthening its presence across the UK’s commercial pest management sector as it looks ahead to an ambitious year of growth, investment and market expansion. With an established reputation for delivering professional pest control and ...

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Why smarter hygiene and proactive pest control build customer trust 

By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical and Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene and Paul Blackhurst, Head of Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control Preparations for the busy spring and summer season are no doubt underway for hotels, restaurants and event ...

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Rats, mice and wasps dominated UK pest activity in 2025

Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025. Rats accounted for a quarter (25 per cent) of all Rentokil recorded ...

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Rodent infestation risks to businesses

The impact of a rat infestation on a business can be devastating, from failed health inspections to stock losses, emergency pest control bills, and costly fines of £29,000. In light of this, properties and facilities waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are ...

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Rentokil Pest Control celebrates win at the UK Pest Awards

Rentokil Pest Control has received the Innovation of the Year Award at the National Pest Awards 2025 in Manchester. The National Pest Awards are the centrepiece of the pest industry calendar, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. ...

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BPCA advises to check your chimney before autumn arrives

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging householders to check their chimneys for nests before the arrival of autumn and cooler weather. Jackdaws are a common British bird known for nesting in dark concealed spaces, with chimneys being ...

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Bidvest Noonan retains key contract with Keolis Amey Docklands

Bidvest Noonan has successfully retained its contract with Keolis Amey Docklands (KAD), the operator of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) for Transport for London. This contract retention is a testament to the strong partnership between Bidvest Noonan and KAD and ...

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Pest controllers face uphill challenge to tackle pests in hospitals

The trade body for Britain’s pest control industry says tackling issues with vermin in hospitals will become a greater challenge, due to legislation affecting control methods in the sector. A new survey carried out by UNISON has revealed that rats, ...

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Rentokil Pest Control unveils its Pestival ‘I Scream Van’ 

Rentokil Pest Control kicked off its 100th anniversary in the UK yesterday with a bang – or should we say, a buzz – by rolling out its ‘I Scream Van’! Londoners were treated to a one-of-a-kind experience as the twist ...

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Rentokil Pest Control witnesses an increase in reported rodent activity

The latest data from Rentokil Pest Control reveals a sharp rise in reported rodent activity across the UK, with rat activity increasing by 31 per cent and mouse activity by 32 per cent from Q3 to Q4 2024. The increase ...

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