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Rat activity shows significant increase after hot summer and recent rain

Rentokil Pest Control said it had recorded a 10% year-on-year rise in confirmed rodent activity, with larger regional spikes.

The Independent UK

Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity

Experts said longer-term climate patterns could be contributing to the increase, including 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on record

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 reaches new high as gold and oil surge

Commodity strength and well received trading updates added up to a record day for stocks and shares.

Evening Standard

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FTSE 100 closes down after US inflation figures temper tech firms’ results

The index closed down 4.13 points at 9,132.81.

The Independent UK

Winged Intruders: Why Flying Ants Take Over London—and Moths Haunt Manila's Monsoons

Every summer in London, millions of winged ants emerge in a synchronized spectacle known as "Flying Ant Day"—a brief frenzy that disrupts cricket matches, startles commuters, and sends picnickers into a flurry of flailing arms.

International Business Times UK

Central London grocery store gets ZERO food hygiene rating after mouse droppings found on shelves

Budgens next to major transport hub given worst possible rating

Evening Standard

Rentokil invites an activist pest into the boardroom. Good luck with that

The business is misfiring after its takeover of Terminix – and Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners will be demanding change

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Minuscule wasps enlisted to fight off moths in new pest control strategy

Rentokil to use the wasps as a sustainable alternative to sprays in museums and homes

The Guardian - UK

Bedbug callouts spike nearly 200 per cent but is it all in our minds?

Rentokil saw a 196 per cent increase in callouts last month – but only a 65 per cent increase in confirmed bedbug activity

The Independent UK

‘You go to a job and it’s absolutely alive with rats or bedbugs’: on the road with a pest controller

It’s boom time in the world of extermination. With rodents rampaging through hospitals and bedbug infestations up 65%, one seasoned pro has never been busier. Our writer tags along to find out why

The Guardian - UK

Library in west London shuts after staff spot bedbugs

Ealing Central Library was closed on Monday afternoon as is expected to reopen on Thursday.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 Live: 'Incident' halts trading in many London stocks, blue-chips unaffected but still close down 1.2%

The London Stock Exchange said an '"incident" has caused it to suspend trading in a number of shares.

Evening Standard

UK’s FTSE 250 index hits one-year low; crypto firms Gemini, Genesis and DCG sued – business live

Three crypto groups are being sued by New York for allegedly defrauding investors of $1.1bn, while financial markets remain on edge

The Guardian - UK

1 Killer Stock to Buy Now for Long-Term Growth

In buying Terminix, Rentokil created the world’s largest pest control business. Here's why the stock could be a killer addition to your portfolio.

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Woman dons full hazmat suit on Eurostar to avoid bedbugs

‘Where do you buy it please?’, asks one viewer

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UK isn’t prepared for bedbug invasion, top disaster expert warns

UK already seeing rise in bedbugs, experts say – as Paris residents experiencing ‘living hell’

The Independent UK

How to check for bedbugs in your hotel room – and what to do if you spot one

Try not to let the bedbugs bite on holidays across the Channel

Evening Standard

Rentokil sets its high-tech sights on London’s rats as revenue rises

The FTSE 100 pest controller is using AI to tackle an age-old problem

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Tech spending: The companies on London’s blue chip index exploring AI

A host of FTSE 100 companies are among businesses planning to invest in AI

Dublin Live

Rentokil warns public of health risk as flies increase this summer

Dublin has the third worst callout rate for flies nationwide

Wales Online

Why we are seeing more moths in houses and how to get rid of them

The hot weather means there are more moths around than usual

Dublin Live

Dubliners warned of 'number one pest threat' to homes and businesses

Rodents can cause significant damage to properties and assets making them the worst pest threat for homes and businesses

Chronicle Live

Experts warn of silver insect that could indicate expensive problem in your home

Silverfish thrive in moist conditions and are most commonly spotted in damp, dark areas - here's how you can deter them from taking up residence in your home

Dublin Live

Dublin coastal residents urged to avoid seagulls as summer approaches

The pest control company says that seagull activity is on the rise thanks to the warmer weather and has issued advice on minimising the disruption caused by the 'nuisance' animals

Irish Mirror

Households urged to be on lookout for fleas as Rentokil issues infestation warning

Fleas will start to become more common over the coming months as temperatures rise into the summer

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