…and under the door, through the conservatory skylight and probably in through the gaps around the pipework for the washing machine. However, spiders will not climb up through the bath plug hole – as old wives tales might have you believe! House Spider species (Tegenaria domestica) and especially their even larger relatives – Giant House Spiders (Eratigena atrica) are creeping into our homes again this year, as the autumn approaches and the spider mating season begins. The mature males leave their webs and migrate indoors to find shelter from the weather and in search of females. The warm summ ..read more

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At Rentokil Property Care we are providing FREE certified virtual CPD seminars on a range of property preservation topics to help those in the industry reach the 20 hours of CPD training required to attain or retain their professional status. To join us online for our free presentations all you need to do is simply register for the topic of your choice using the links displayed under the seminar descriptions below. Once you do that you will receive an email with your invitation to join. Beginning on the 23rd of February and continuing each Tuesday at 10am thereafter, each topic will last aroun ..read more

Damp is a problem that all homeowners and those in the market for a new house hope to avoid. Associated problems such as musty smells, bubbling and peeling wallpaper and unsightly damp patches spread across the walls make the house feel unwelcoming and in a state of disrepair, not to mention the potential structural damage that could occur as a result.  Yet surprisingly, research has shown that damp and mould are the most common property flaws that homebuyers miss when evaluating a house. That’s why the experts at Rentokil Property Care have put together this blog to help you understand d ..read more

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In order to help professionals attain the 20 hours of CPD training towards their professional status, Rentokil Property Care are offering a range of virtual CPD seminars on a range of property preservation topics. These are completely free, and all you need to do is register your interest on the link below and we will send you a google hangout invite to join the seminar. The free virtual CPD seminars will be every Tuesday at 10am starting on the 14th of July. The full list of seminars and dates can be found below: The seminars will be around 1 hour 15 minutes, with time after the main present ..read more

Although wasps can be of use around the garden by consuming dead insects and eating flies they can be a nuisance too. Apart from stinging, their persistence can be irritating and present a threat to those allergic to their sting. Seek medical help immediately if you are stung in the mouth or neck, or if you experience giddiness, nausea, unusual swelling or extreme pain following a sting. We all know that wasps can sting repeatedly, but here are some facts about wasps which you may not know. The venom in wasps contains a pheromone that causes other wasps to become more aggressive. Try not to s ..read more

Paul Blackhurst, Head of the Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control gives his rodent prevention advice and explains how a digital pest management system can benefit both premises that are empty as well as those remaining open. There are numerous reports of rodents changing their behaviour as a result of the lockdown period. National Geographic has even suggested that rats are becoming bolder and are increasingly seen in daylight. This has meant commercial businesses and public sector premises alike are re-thinking their preventative pest control strategies, whether they are vacant or fully ..read more

“I’ve spotted black mould in my bathroom! What do I do?” We get this question time and time again in our line of work. Many homeowners panic at the first sign of black mould, but these problems can be easily remedied by tackling poor ventilation, addressing the source of excess moisture and a little bit of elbow grease. Bathrooms are one of the most common areas of the house for black mould to germinate. A poorly ventilated bathroom provides the perfect environment for mould to form from hot water generating excessive moisture in the air that is unable to escape and ends up settling as condens ..read more