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Wasps potentially stinging hospitality businesses in the pocket

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Smyth Pest Control founder achieves BPCA membership status

Warren Smyth, the founder of Smyth Pest Control has received BPCA (British Pest Control Association) membership status. Following his relocation from his successful pest control firm in Essex, Smyth has established a solid local reputation for his services in Somerset. ...

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Rentokil Pest Control launches intelligent internal rat control solution

Rentokil Pest Control has launched an industry first; an intelligent rodent control monitoring system for use in internal settings. The Internal Dual Autogate (IDAG) is a slimline, robust, metal bait box, providing a professional and low-profile solution for internal rodent ...

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