A recent survey by well known pest control firm, Rentokil, on over 500 small businesses has found that more than one in ten has had a pest infestation over the last 12 months.
Rentokill Report Growth In Small Business Pest Control Problems
Rentokil Predict Continued Revenue Growth
In spite of what have been labelled ‘tough market conditions’, Rentokil Initial have continued to see their revenue grow and expect the upward trend to continue into the fourth quarter of the year.
Council Warn Homeowners To Look Out For Pests This Winter
As the weather gets even colder this winter, Elmbridge Council are advising residents to look out for the increase of pests such as rats mice and squirrels which will be trying to move indoors.
Hillsborough Forest Park Take Action Against Rats
Following the implementation of pest control methods, the forest service in Hillsborough Forest Park are said to be confident that their rat population is ‘much reduced’.
Pest Controllers Report Rising Mole Populations
Due to recent unseasonal weather and a ban on poison, the male of moles population in Britain has soared. Pest controllers have estimated the numbers could be 33million with that rising to 40 million.
Scotland Based Pest Control Company Wins Awards
A Scottish Pest Control business owner has scooped a national award for Franchise of The Year and also won a bronze prize for the whole of the UK.
Residents Hit With Charge To Rid Homes of Rats
Hampshire council are due to impose a fee on local residents if they wish to rid their gardens of rats.
Pest Control Firm Embraces Innovative Pest Control Products
The population of nuisance birds in town centres and cities all across the UK have always been a major problem. It makes the towns look dirty and they are also seen by many as a pest because anyone who is walking along eating gets chased and pestered by the birds who are after food.
Bats Force Church To Close
A church has had to suspend all services because it is home to hundreds of bats. Hilda’s Church, Elleburn in North Yorkshire, has to wait for approval to remove the creatures from the premises from Natural England because the bats are classed as an endangered species, and the church now runs the risk of its long-term future falling into ruin.
Lincolnshire Pest Controllers Removing Up To Four Wasp Nests A Day
Experts are warning that there is a huge increase in the amount of wasps buzzing in the air this summer time. Local pest-controllers in the Lincolnshire area have spotted increased numbers of the insects. This time last year one company was dealing with an average of 2 nest removals per day compared to now where they have removed up to 21 nests in a single day. Read more…