Like cluster flies, Yellow Swarming Flies (Thaumatomyia notata) are normally active in places where lights are left on all the time. This population was found in an unused room in a block of flats in Haywards Heath. These pests look for places with nooks and crannies to overwinter so it’s best to get on top of the problem before winter. In this case, there were lots of dead flies in the light fittings which could cause a fire risk if not removed.
All our staff are brilliant and award-winning but, once a month, we thought we’d shine the spotlight and help you get to know some of our staff who have particularly interesting customers or backgrounds. This month, we’re getting to know our Pest Control Technician Bob.
Bob’s first job was as a postman and he also worked on a trout farm (as he is a keen fisherman) before he joined Rentokil at the age of 21 and worked there for 18 years.
It’s becoming a popular tradition in most households - the family going out for the day to a local farm to select pumpkins for the spooky season. As fun as this is, it’s important to be aware of what you may also be bringing back home with you!
It’s time to pack away those bikinis, flip flops and sun hats and get out the rain coats, wellies and fluffy socks. As we bid a fond farewell to summer, our attention now turns to the colder months. It’s a common misconception that, as we go into the colder months, pest activity decreases. Each season poses its own pest problems with different pests being active at different times - autumn does not mean we can become complacent when it comes to pest control. Here are the top five pests you should be looking out for this coming season.
All our staff are brilliant and award-winning but, once a month, we thought we’d shine the spotlight and help you get to know some of our staff who have particularly interesting customers or backgrounds. This month, we’re getting to know our Pest Control Technician Wayne.
As we hit the peak of August, those summer pests are in full force! The particularly warm year we’ve had also means numbers of some insects are much higher than last year due to their life cycles being accelerated by the warm climate. Though the sun can help businesses thrive this time of year, it can also bring some unwanted customers - especially if you're in hospitality. So here are some tips to protect your business from those pesky summer pests.
Keep it Clean
All our staff are brilliant and award-winning but, once a month, we thought we’d shine the spotlight and help you get to know some of our staff who have particularly interesting customers or backgrounds. This month, we’re getting to know our pest control technician Beth.
Beth has been a valued member of Cleankill Pest Control for two years now, but pest control was not an industry she had thought about before a chance meeting with a pest controller.
Schools are out for summer! This may be daunting news for many who have to keep their little ones occupied for 6 weeks. But it does mean you can finally go on that family holiday you’ve been thinking about all year! However, you don’t want to be bringing back any unwanted souvenirs. When returning home from a holiday, you could potentially bring back several pests in your luggage. Here are some to look out for:
Bed Bugs
On 7th June, Sarah, the wife of a much-loved former Cleankill colleague Tony, got together Tony’s nearest and dearest to take on the Midnight Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice.
The Midnight Walk is a 20 mile, 13 mile, 7 mile, or a shorter 2 mile route under the stars. But this isn’t just a walk, this is a community coming together to honour and remember their loved ones. Throughout the event there are opportunities to remember their loved ones and reflect.
Glis glis are very cute-looking animals and are also commonly known as the Edible Dormouse or the Fat Dormouse. However, these little furry creatures can actually cause a lot of damage to properties, crops and infrastructures. With summer rapidly approaching, this is the time of year (between June and November) that we begin to see Glis glis. So what are these pests and what problems do they bring?