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Pest Control News

The latest Pest Control news stories and updates from your local Prokill Pest Control Professionals.  

British Consuls abroad do not offer pest control!

[Read More]14 May 2012

William Hague has criticised Britons who waste the time of consular staff with "ludicrous requests" and "bizarre demands" while abroad.

Elderly people's home in Bournemouth 'infested' with bedbugs

[Read More]03 May 2012

A BLOCK of flats for elderly people was treated for an 'infestation' of bedbugs. Twynham Court in Dean Park Road in Bournemouth is run by Christchurch Housing Society.

How to avoid rats in your home

[Read More]24 April 2012

Rodents, like rats, are everywhere. Any access you give them to food, water, heat and shelter will be discovered. The key to rodent-proofing your home is to prevent them from entering.

Bed Bugs and Summer Holiday Plans

[Read More]11 April 2012

A tiny insect the size of an apple seed is turning vacations into nightmares and making travellers very nervous every time they enter a hotel room. Over the past decade this blood-feeding parasite has been hitchhiking its way across the U.K hidden in the luggage of millions of unsuspecting travellers. Spreading from London, the nation's busiest international gateway, bed bugs have crept relentlessly across the UK.

Roy Hawkes of Prokill Avon sponsors Kitty who helps dancers land 13 trophies!

[Read More]03 April 2012

Bed bugs are proving a nightmare

[Read More]13 March 2012

BEDBUGS, the scourge of the 19th century, are still disturbing the sleep of residents in Swindon. Since April, Swindon Council has provided a treatment service to eradicate 47 infestations of the insect, which sucks the blood of sleeping humans.

UK's most venomous spider attacks father in Southampton

[Read More]21 February 2012

A dad collapsed during a shopping trip after being bitten repeatedly on the back and neck by the UK’s most venomous spider. The false widow – closely related to the black widow – sank its fangs into Chris Galton 10 times. Paramedics had to treat stricken Chris with oxygen while rushing him to hospital where his brown, five pence-sized attacker was identified.

Prokill Joins Google+

[Read More]21 February 2012

Do you have a Google+ profile? Get involved with new and discussions on our new Prokill Google+ profile

Pest control teams in Wycombe and South Bucks districts called out to 6,221 cases over two years

[Read More]10 February 2012

PEST control teams from two south Bucks councils dealt with 3,450 call outs about rats in two years, nearly five per day, figures show.

Prokill's flying success

[Read More]02 February 2012

Justin Holloway comments on Prokill's success in Swindon with the effective deployment of hawks Nessa and Duke

Prokill's Harris Hawks, Nessa and Duke, take successful flights to clear Swindon Library.

[Read More]25 January 2012

Six months ago, the council stepped up its war on the pests by bringing in birds of prey. The rising number of pigeons nesting in the courtyard had forced staff to close it to the public, who used it as a picnic area, because of the potentially harmful droppings. Two Harris hawks, Nessa and Duke, from Prokill Pest Prevention, descended in the summer as part of a four-month bid to rid the area of vermin.

Be The Boss at London Victoria

[Read More]20 January 2012

Prokill is pleased to announce a very successful day at London Victoria on Wednesday January 18th. London commuters were happy to take time out of their busy schedule and escape the rat race.

Be The Boss

[Read More]16 January 2012

Prokill is pleased to announce that we are providing a way for you to escape the rat race. If you'd like to be the boss of your own career then join us at London Victoria on Wednesday 18th January

Grow chest hair to avoid bed bugs

[Read More]19 December 2011

While many of us would be bugged my growing hair on body, there is news that it could prevent you being bitten by bugs.

Prokill joins YouTube

[Read More]08 December 2011

Prokill wants to share all our weird and wonderful experiences that we encounter on a daily basis.

How often do you wash your bed sheets?

[Read More]29 November 2011

One in eight people sleep in bedding that has not been washed for over a month, according to a new study. Time and cash-strapped Brits are cutting back on washing their bedding - putting them at a high risk of a bed bug infestation, reveals the annual survey. And men came out worst with 1.7 million waiting more than a month before washing their bed sheets.

Pest Infestation affects 1 in 10 SME's

[Read More]22 November 2011

Rodents are number one pest problem for hospitality and catering SMEs

My Pest Control Potted History....

[Read More]09 November 2011

Bob Howard of London West

Prokill Support

[Read More]28 October 2011

We're here to assist you

What creepies give you the jeepies?

[Read More]18 October 2011

With Halloween approaching, we're running a poll to find out what insects or rodents frighten you the most.

Unusual Experiences

[Read More]12 September 2011

At Prokill we come across some fantastic pest control stories. So we wanted to share some stories with you.

So what did you do today?

[Read More]16 August 2011

Were you stuck behind a desk, in the same old seat or behind a steering wheel; dealing with the same old problems; the same people; the same mind bending monotony of a job that rewards others more than it does you? Take a look at what Prokill franchisees get up to every day.

Prokill upgraded to Full Member Status with the BFA

[Read More]12 August 2011

Dennis Simmons- Tesco home service

[Read More]03 August 2011

Prokill Thames Valley

Prokill Training

[Read More]22 July 2011

Peter Rowe and Ben Lawrence gt invoved in Prokill Training- here's how they got on-

Glenn Patullo- Branch Manager at Prokill Suffolk West

[Read More]07 July 2011

Ferreting fun at Wimpole Hall

Enter the Prokill Competition

[Read More]23 June 2011

Win a bottle of champagne

Prokill at Rally Extreme

[Read More]16 June 2011

Last week we experienced the thrill of Rally Extreme, here's a write up from Justin Holloway

Vote Tim Peeling for BPCA

[Read More]26 May 2011

Tim needs your support to join the BPCA board

Bikers Galore!

[Read More]25 May 2011

By Justin Holloway of Prokill Thames West

Tim Peeling, Operations Manager of Prokill on his green Volvo C30.

[Read More]10 May 2011

Not literally green of course, it’s still the nice metallic grey colour of Prokill with our logo, but it is a revolutionary car manufactured by Volvo that is a great step towards being environmentally friendly.

New Branch Manager

[Read More]05 May 2011

A big welcome to Adam Stevens

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Wasp

[Read More]21 April 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Beetle

[Read More]14 April 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Moth

[Read More]07 April 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Ant

[Read More]31 March 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Flea

[Read More]28 March 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

Support Stuart in the London Marathon

[Read More]22 March 2011

Stuart (Prokill London surveyor) is taking part in this year’s Virgin London Marathon.

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Fly

[Read More]18 March 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Cockroach

[Read More]10 March 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

New Branch Manager

[Read More]03 March 2011

A big welcome to Chris McAndrew

This is your weird and wonderful life ….stored product pests

[Read More]03 March 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Pigeon

[Read More]24 February 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

Biker Mike

[Read More]22 February 2011

Mike Ragan, Director of Prokill at Essex South, talks about his love for bikes.

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Starling

[Read More]17 February 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life ….Mr Gull

[Read More]10 February 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life....Mr Mouse

[Read More]03 February 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life….Mr Mole

[Read More]27 January 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

This is your weird and wonderful life….Mr Rat

[Read More]20 January 2011

Most people know what various vermin and insect look like but very few know much about them. Did you know that rats don’t have any thumbs, or cockroaches can live for a month without its head, or ants don’t sleep?

Prokill - continuing to expand the world of customer service

[Read More]11 January 2011

A series of Prokill initiatives designed to enhance customer service: from pest + to pest advanced now becomes…. e pest.

Stargazing with Matt Garwood

[Read More]04 January 2011

Matt Garwood, Director of Prokill Romford, gives us an insight in to his interest in what goes on in the skies above us.

Bournemouth's 'Ritz for rats' demolition bid backed

[Read More]30 December 2010

RESIDENTS fed up with living near an eyesore of a derelict hotel are supporting two new planning applications designed to improve the situation.

Branch Managers Xmas Shoot

[Read More]21 December 2010

Prawn Cocktail, Salt & Vinegar and now introducing…. Baby Mice!

[Read More]16 December 2010

I just can’t get over how it’s even conceivable that mice could be found in a packet of crisps from a major Supermarket brand?

Tim Peeling at The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology

[Read More]03 December 2010

Te Savoy in London plays host to the annual Society of Food Hygiene and Technology awards.

A Bug Free Christmas Tree

[Read More]29 November 2010

The smell of evergreen needles signals the start of the holiday season, decorating the tree and placing all those presents at the base. But when you bring a Christmas tree indoors, some of the insects that call your tree its home might hope to be joining your festivities.

The threat of pests rise as councils make cuts

[Read More]23 November 2010

Britain’s rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps and moths are growing in population, and in many cases, without regulation. As councils look to reduce costs, pest control has received tight budget controls or in some cases has been scrapped completely. However, the risk of spreading disease and destruction of property has not changed.

Royal Rats

[Read More]18 November 2010

With the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage we thought we’d take a look at what she can be expecting when she visits the Royals.

The big chill heats up rodent activity

[Read More]16 November 2010

As the winter begins to really set in, we’re not the only one’s feeling the cold weather. Mice and squirrels are beginning to find shelter and sometimes this can be in your work place or at home.

Trench rats refuse a moments silence

[Read More]11 November 2010

Having just taken two minutes to stop and think about the soldiers who died in World War 1, the business world got back to work. Tapping on our keyboards, sipping on tea and turning the heater a little higher as the weather begins to worsen, we remembered those who died but forget the pain and agony they had to endure every second of daily battle.

Slave-making ants attack the strong

[Read More]09 November 2010

According to new research, slave making ants target stronger colonies to seek new servants rather than attack the easier targets.

Greedy Frog tucks into a mouse.

[Read More]04 November 2010

The tiny creature about to be swallowed is actually a mouse, peering from the mouth of an African bullfrog as the hungry predator prepares to swallow up its prey.

Henley Standard and Dennis Simmons flying high

[Read More]01 November 2010

Dennis Simmons in the Henley Standard

Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmare

[Read More]30 October 2010

Gordan Ramsey has called in pest control officers to his Maze Grill restaurant after customers watched a rodent scamper under a table.

Andy Holmes, Britain’s double Olympic rowing champion, has died of Weil’s disease

[Read More]29 October 2010

Holmes won gold as part of the coxed four crew with Sir Steve Redgrave at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Four years later he partnered Redgrave to gold in the coxless pairs in Seoul

One in ten councils don’t offer pest control services

[Read More]29 October 2010

Councils are walking away from the provision of pest control services and have now reached one in ten; a tenfold increase over the last seven years. The dramatic rise has created concern that bed bug and rodent numbers are growing out of control.

Bugs join the ‘X’ Factor!

[Read More]29 October 2010

Pest Control experts were reportedly called into the ‘X’ factor house this week after an outbreak of ‘bugs’

Swindon squirrels blamed for damage to car brakes

[Read More]25 October 2010

Squirrels are to blame for damage to ABS braking cables on vehicles in north Swindon, a police investigation has found.

Tesco offers way to get repairs done

[Read More]25 October 2010

A NEW home maintenance and repair service, to help customers find fair priced and reliable trade professionals, has been launched in Swindon by Tesco

Oh nuts!

[Read More]04 August 2010

Squirrels chew through electrical wires... and burn down £400,000 home.

When squirrels attack

[Read More]03 August 2010

Workers ordered to walk in pairs as protection against furry fiends

Holy moley! We're in for a garden invasion as pest populations soar following strychnine ban

[Read More]14 June 2010

It is a rare nature success story - but one that will have gardeners groaning.

Calls about rats are up a third during the cold weather

[Read More]10 May 2010

Calls to UK pest control companies have gone up by nearly a third since the start of this year's freezing winter weather.

Fighting the menace of seagulls

[Read More]07 January 2010

SEAGULLS are causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to firms in Swindon’s business parks, according to pest controllers. By Jeremy Grimaldi

INVASION OF THE WASPS

[Read More]01 October 2009

By Simon Edge, Daily Express IF you have ever had one you will know that coming upon it in your attic can give you the shock of your life.

Swindon Advertiser 26th August 2009 - 2

[Read More]17 September 2009

Now thats what I call creepy!

Invasive foreign ant could be heading to Britain

[Read More]13 August 2009

A foreign ant which forms colonies a hundred times larger than native species could take over British parks and gardens, according to scientists. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent Published: 4:14PM GMT 02 Dec 2008

Super ants on the march in National Trust property

[Read More]13 August 2009

A "super ant" that forms colonies a hundred times larger than native species and can cause blackouts by swarming around electric cables, has been recorded in Britain for the first time.

Beware the Black Widow's relative - Swindon Advertiser, May 2009

[Read More]27 May 2009

A COUSIN of the deadly Black Widow spider has been found in Swindon

A Load of Rubbish - Report by GMTV.

[Read More]04 February 2009

Has the reduction in the collection of rubbish from your home led to problems with vermin?

Daily Express Article

[Read More]28 January 2009

Business booms as rats rise

Floods see rat population explosion

[Read More]22 January 2009

A dramatic rise in the number of people reporting rats in their homes has been put down to the rodents fleeing wintry weather outside.

Rat numbers rise in Devon by 20 per cent

[Read More]22 January 2009

The number of rats in Devon has increased by twenty per cent.

‘Well done Eden!’ Prokill London Southwest achieves national award

[Read More]22 January 2009

Well done Eden! week training course in every element of pest control, health and safety.

Daily Express Article

[Read More]17 December 2008

200M Rats as Pest Controls are scrapped.

Prokill annouce strategic partnership with Sureteam

[Read More]01 October 2008

Prokill annouce strategic partnership with Sureteam