Cleankill Pest Control is regularly contacted by newspapers, radio and television for expert comment on environmental management and pest control.
Our Managing Director Paul Bates is often quoted in articles from publications such as The Daily Mail and The Telegraph. Paul is also a frequent guest on BBC Sussex and Surrey, where he takes part in discussions about subjects as diverse as Flying Ant Day, rats chewing through traffic light cables on the A24, a pest-free statue of Jesus, 'Super Rats' in the Ashdown Forest, and ways to protect your home from normal household pests.
We were featured on Panorama dealing with a bed bug problem for a housing association and you may also have spotted us on ‘Help! My House is Infested’ with Sarah Beeney.
You can see below our growing archive of articles featuring Cleankill.
If you'd like to include Cleankill's expert opinion on anything pest related in your own publication, please contact Suzi Christie on 01323 449744, mobile 07590 591140, or e-mail suzi@blueberry-pr.co.uk
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Surge in rat invasions in UK homes prompted by bin collection delays and floods
There could be as many as 250 million rats in the UK - and bin delays combined with wet winter weather is driving millions of these vermin indoors into UK homes.https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/surge-rat-invasions-uk-homes-31870739
Daily Mirror
Britain under attack from 'drunk' German wasps that 'go nuts' and sting for no …
Scorching summer temperatures in the UK have led to an abundance of fermenting fruit, which German yellowjacket wasps use to get drunk before going on stinging sprees.https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/britain-under-attack-drunk-german-…
Daily Star
Wasp invasion fears: UK 'under attack' from German 'yellowjackets' stinging at …
A WASP invasion is underway in what scientists dubbed yet another impact of the UK's heatwave.https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1658668/wasp-invasion-uk-german-yellowja…
Express
I’m a pest control expert – here are 9 mistakes people make which attract rats …
RATS… the word alone is enough to make you shudder, and now they are bigger, broodier, and better than ever at sneaking into our homes. This week pest control expert Terry Walker, 57, warned of 1.5...https://www.the-sun.com/news/4761166/pest-control-rat-problem-kill-home/
The Sun
Why are there wasps in my bathroom?
In the past week there's been a 1,000% rise in the number of people searching Google to find out when UK wasps will die, while scores of Twitter users have shared tales of emerging from the shower to ...https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37418159
BBC
Poisonous caterpillars invade New Addington
The caterpillars are also leaving people with a rash. Paula Davey, 69, The Coppins, said: "Originally we could see them hanging in a cotton wool-like pod, lots of them, in something the size of a g...http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/9019695.Poisonous_caterpillars_invade_New…
Croydon Guardian
Pest controller's warning as 100,000 edible dormice cause havoc across the UK
Edible dormice are wreaking havoc across the nation after their numbers doubled in just 10 years. More than 100,000 are believed to be running wild in Britain – and many are abandoning their usual ...https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pest-controllers-warning-100000-edible-24…
Daily Mirror
Britain faces explosion of 150 MILLION rats fuelled by back garden BBQs as coun…
BRITS face an explosion of 150 MILLION giant rats fuelled by back garden BBQs - as a council is set to splurge £70,000 on a rodent exterminator. The UK's brown rat population has rocketed due to pe...https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/7001529/brits-explosion-millions-giant-ra…
Scottish Sun
Britain faces explosion of 150 MILLION rats fuelled by back garden BBQs as coun…
BRITS face an explosion of 150 MILLION giant rats fuelled by back garden BBQs - as a council is set to splurge £70,000 on a rodent exterminator. The UK's brown rat population has rocketed due to pe...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14722567/brits-explosion-millions-giant-rats-back…
The Sun
Rat horror as 150 million hungry rodents terrorise UK neighbourhoods: 'Coming i…
RATS are said to be terrorising neighbourhoods across Britain as an explosion in the rodent population is turning to residential waste to fuel its hunger.https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1426308/rat-horror-rodent-pest-control-london…
Express
Pest prevention is vital when buildings are empty
THERE ARE reports that some businesses don’t envisage employees returning to their offices to work until early 2021 due to the risk of contracting COVID 19 and the difficulties of putting social dista...https://www.cleaning-matters.co.uk/cleankill-perst-control-lockdown
Cleaning Matters
Brits given randy rats warning as 120million vermin set to invade warm homes th…
An army of 120 million randy brown rats is on the move and heading straight for warm British homes, pest control chiefs have warned. The scorching summer has resulted in harder ground than normal m...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/brits-given-randy-rats-warning-228…
Daily Star
Are more rats coming out to play?
Rats - some people love them, lots of people hate them and a brave few even keep them as pets! But are we seeing more of the rodents in our homes? Rentokil, which is one of the UK's biggest pest...https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54521476
BBC
Covid-19 lockdown sees rats flock to suburban homes
The little terrors who are making me ratty! First they wrecked his car by gnawing through engine cables. Then they dined out in his kitchen. As lockdown sparks a rise in suburban rats, DAVID JONES tel...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8833079/Covid-19-lockdown-sees-rats-fl…
Daily Mail
The real RAT race: Pest control experts warn Britain's rodent numbers are on th…
The real RAT race: Pest control experts warn Britain's rodent numbers are on the rise and are set to invade homes this winter after 'running riot' in empty buildings during lockdown By James Gant F...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8814241/The-real-RAT-race-Pest-control…
Daily Mail
'I thought it was a beaver': Pest control call-outs increase as hungry rats hea…
The emptying out of towns and cities has led to a much-celebrated emergence of wildlife in spaces normally teeming with people. Turtles have hatched on usually-packed beaches, cougars were spotted ...https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/i-thought-it-was-a-beaver-pest-control-callo…
Evening Standard
Murder hornets and drunken wasps find ‘perfect breeding ground’
Another plague has descended upon Britain — and this one is winged with a buzz. Recent humid, rainy weather has turned the UK into the “perfect breeding ground” for an army of dangerous, drunken fl...https://nypost.com/2020/08/27/murder-hornets-and-drunk-wasps-find-perfect-breed…
New York Post
What are German yellow jacket wasps and are they in the UK?
GERMAN yellow jackets are bigger and angrier than your average wasp. But what are the insects, and are they in the UK now? What are German yellow jacket wasps? German yellow jackets are a spe...https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5978125/what-are-german-yellow-jacket-was…
Scottish Sun
UK invaded by 200 billion bad-tempered ‘drunk’ German wasps who sting for no re…
ANGRY and drunk wasps that sting for no reason have invaded the UK, pest control experts say. Some 200 billion German yellow jacket wasps are buzzing about the country this summer. The half-inch...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12510112/invaded-bad-tempered-drunk-german-wasps/
The Sun
UK under attack from bad-tempered 'drunk' German wasps who sting for no reason
Britain is under attack from a dangerous strain of drunk German wasps. Experts say a record-breaking spring and scorching summer combined with an abundance of fermenting fruit means there are now 2...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/uk-under-attack-bad-tempered-22584…
Daily Star
UK under attack: Alert issued after invasion of ‘bad-tempered’ and ‘drunk’ Germ…
THE UK is under attack from "drunk" German wasps and killer Asian hornets as the insects invade Britain following the hot weather.https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1328362/uk-insect-news-killer-asian-hornets-G…
Express
Britain under attack from plague of killer Asian hornets and angry 'drunk' Germ…
Britain under attack from plague of stinging pests: Killer Asian hornets and angry 'drunk' German wasps are invading UK after wet and warm weather created 'perfect breeding ground' By William Cole ...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8669525/Britain-attack-plague-killer-A…
Daily Mail
Britain under attack from millions of ‘drunk’ and angry German wasps
Britain is under attack by millions of angry German wasps who sting for no reason, pest control experts say.https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/04/britain-under-attack-from-millions-of-drunk-and-…
Metro
Summer of the cannibal rats! Hungry, aggressive, highly fertile – and coming to…
Lockdown has been hard for rodents whose fortunes are tied to those of humans. When restaurants closed, and city streets and back alleys emptied of people and their waste, rats lost a plentiful supply...https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/29/summer-of-the-cannibal-rats-hungr…
The Guardian
Super rats up to 20 inches long are invading British homes via toilets and drai…
THEY say you're never more than six feet away from a rat — but if you have plastic drainpipes in your home, you're probably even closer. Pest controllers are warning that millions of super-size dis...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10100600/cold-wet-weather-rats-disease-homes-sewe…
The Sun
Over 120million hungry rats to 'take over British homes' as weather gets colder
Tens of millions of rats are set to take over UK homes as rodents seek shelter indoors from the cold. Brown rats are likely to cause chaos in British properties, chewing through electrical wires an...https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/over-120million-hungry-rats…
Plymouth Live
Invasion of the rats - Over 120 million rodents set to seek shelter in our homes
Millions of ‘hungry and cold’ rats could start invading homes across the UK in search for somewhere warmer, pest control experts warn. Britain is said to be home to some 120 million brown rats – ne...https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/invasion-rats-over-120-million-170…
My London
Over 120million hungry rats to 'take over British homes' as weather gets colder
Tens of millions of rats are set to take over UK homes as rodents seek shelter indoors from the cold. Brown rats are likely to cause chaos in British properties, chewing through electrical wires an...https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/over-120million-hungry…
Gloucestershire live
Invasion of the rats - Over 120 million rodents set to seek shelter in our homes
Millions of ‘hungry and cold’ rats could start invading homes across the UK in search for somewhere warmer, pest control experts warn. Britain is said to be home to some 120 million brown rats – ne...https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/invasion-rats-over-120-mill…
Cambridgeshire live
British rat invasion as 120million rodents to infest UK homes this winter
British homes are facing an invasion of 120million rats as they search for food and warmer places to stay. The rodents will be hunting for warm places to nest where females can give birth between s...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/british-rat-invasion-120million-ro…
Daily Star
Pest control chiefs say 120million hungry rats will invade our homes as it gets…
PEST control chiefs have warned that the UK’s population of 120million rats is hungry and cold — and heading straight for our homes to get warm. As the colder weather hits Britain, the population o...https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4814065/pest-control-chiefs-say-120millio…
Scottish Sun
Over 120million hungry rats to 'take over British homes' as weather gets colder
Rats are set to take over UK homes as 120million rodents creep into properties across the country this winter. The pests are being driven indoors in search of a 'warm and cosy' environment. Expe...https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/over-120million-hungry-rats-take-20541442
Daily Mirror
120 Juta Populasi Tikus Dikabarkan Akan Menyerbu Rumah Warga Saat Musim Dingin
Laporan Wartawan Grid.ID, Novia Tri Astuti Grid.ID - Musim dingin akan segera datang. Kepala kontrol hewan telah memperingatkan bahwa 120 juta populasi tikus di Inggris akan menyerbu rumah warga...https://www.grid.id/read/041879541/120-juta-populasi-tikus-dikabarkan-akan-meny…
Grid ID
120 MILLION rats will invade British homes as temperatures drop this winter
120 MILLION rats will invade British homes as temperatures drop this winter, pest control company warns By Jemma Carr For Mailonline Published: 02:20, 9 October 2019 | Updated: 08:35, 9 October ...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7552747/120-MILLION-rats-invade-Britis…
Daily Mail
UK rat warning: 120 million rats could invade homes - ‘They cause fires, floods…
BRITISH homes could be invaded by up to 120 million rats this winter, pest control experts have warned.https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1188291/rats-rodents-uk-homes-british-pest-co…
Express
Pest control chiefs say 120million hungry rats will invade our homes as it gets…
PEST control chiefs have warned that the UK’s population of 120million rats is hungry and cold — and heading straight for our homes to get warm. As the colder weather hits Britain, the population o...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10094646/rats-invade-homes-cold-weather/
The Sun
Up to 120 million rats could invade UK homes due to wet weather
Up to 120 million rats could be making their way into UK homes this winter as they seek out dry shelter to make their nests, a pest advice company has warned. Cleankill Pest Control reports that th...https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a29409934/rats-invad…
Country Living
Fears 120,000,000 rats could invade our homes in the cold weather
Rats that are ‘hungry and cold’ could start invading homes across the UK in search for somewhere warmer, pest control chiefs warn. Britain is said to be home to some 120 million brown rats – nearly...https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/09/fears-120000000-rats-invade-homes-cold-weather-1…
Metro
Over 120 million rats to invade British homes as rodent population is forced ab…
9 October 2019, 11:00 There's estimated to be around twice as many rats as there are humans in Britain. Those with rat phobias should look away now, as reports have stated that the UK will be hi...https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/120-million-rats-uk-invade-british-homes/
Heart
Warm weather brings wasp alert
Homeowners are being warned to beware of wasp nests when getting out their Christmas decorations - after mild weather means the stinging insects still think its summer.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/8924861/Warm-weather-brings-was…
The Telegraph
Watch out - mosquitoes are on the rampage
The pesky bloodsuckers are on a breeding bonanza. How to keep out of harm’s way?https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/9423223/Watch-out-mosquitoes-are-on-the…
The Telegraph
Slimy and savage – the Spanish slug
It’s been a bumper year for the 10in Spanish slugs mobbing our gardenshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningadvice/9570862/Slimy-and-savage-…
The Telegraph
Beware: Drunk and jobless wasps
Already the scourge of a summer picnic or barbecue, experts are now warning of a new threat from "jobless, drunk" wasps.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/10284497/Beware-Drunk-and-joble…
The Telegraph
Lock up your pashminas
Damp weather and dirty clothes mean millions of happy moths. James Owen uncovers a pest now well on the comeback trailhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/3303525/Lock-up-your-pashminas.html
The Telegraph
What are the current rules on retirement?
The question: Paul Bates is managing director of the London-based company Cleankill Environmental Services, which provides preventive and eradication services nationwide for public health pests. He...https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/sme-library/smes-questions-answered/retire…
The Telegraph
Arm yourself, moths are coming to attack your wardrobe
The warm spring is bringing a plague to our wardrobes and furnishings. Moths feast on wool fibres - the finer and softer, like cashmere, the betterhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/features/9209062/Arm-yourself-moths-are-coming…
The Telegraph
Hawks scare off seagulls dive-bombing mourners
Hawks are being used to scare off seagulls at an East Sussex crematorium after mourners complained of being dive-bombed as they left the chapel.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-19501794
BBC
UK rat INVASION: 120 million rodents heading straight for Brit HOMES this winter
The disease-ridden vermin are seeking shelter as the cold winter months set in. Pest control boss Paul Bates says the critters are on the hunt for somewhere “warm and cosy” to build nests. Call-...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/734688/UK-rat-invasion-vermin-Brit…
Daily Star
Swarm of moths invading Britain’s homes after ‘perfect’ breeding weather
A SWARM of moths is invading Britain’s homes after “perfect” breeding weather this summer. People have been warned to take care of their favourite knits as the pests chomp their way through our fav...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7431827/swarm-of-moths-invading-britains-homes-af…
The Sun
Are parakeets about to wreak havoc on our countryside?
It will soon be harvest time for the vineyards at Painshill Park and Andy Mills is keeping a wary eye on the skies. Wine has been made on this 158-acre estate near Cobham in Surrey ever since the grou...https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/0/parakeets-set-bring-havoc-countryside/
The Telegraph
Washing clothes at low temperatures could lead to moth infestations
The temperature at which you wash your clothes could lead to a drastic rise in the quantity of moths in your home, it’s been reported. From April to May this year, the number of customers calling R...https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/moths-clothes-washing-low-temp…
The Independent
These are the businesses and entrepreneurs in the running to be named the best …
A record breaking 85 firms have been shortlisted for next month’s Croydon Business Excellence Awards. More than 200 businesses entered this year’s awards - up 50% on last year. A panel of judges...https://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/news/business/businesses-running-named-best…
Croydon Advertiser
Cubs get to cook up a treat at Kenley’s Indian restaurant
A Purley cub pack has spiced up its activities this week with a behind-the-scenes visit to a Indian restaurant, where they saw first-hand how naan bread is made and baked.https://insidecroydon.com/2017/10/19/cubs-get-to-cook-up-a-treat-at-kenleys-ind…
Inside Croydon
Brits warned to prepare for an invasion of rats in their homes as the weather g…
BRITS should prepare for an invasion of rats in their homes as the weather gets colder, pest control chiefs have warned. The country’s 120million brown rats will be on the hunt for somewhere “warm ...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4734374/brits-warned-to-prepare-for-an-invasion-o…
The Sun
UK rat PLAGUE: Millions of rodents poised to 'INVADE' Brit homes
An exceptionally cold winter is expected to force rodents to flee from their normal sewer habitat and straight into warm and dry houses. And the likely hiding places for the country’s 120 million b...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/654159/Rats-invade-British-homes-w…
Daily Star
Forget giant rats: Super ants discovered in London
An invasion of super ants that are attracted to electricity is feared to be spreading across the south of the country after a large nest was discovered in a house in London. The Asian super ants, a...https://metro.co.uk/2014/07/25/forget-giant-rats-super-ants-discovered-in-londo…
Metro
Britain facing invasion of 100 million 10-inch rats this winter
Brace yourselves for an invasion of 10-inch rats – as the cold weather leads to the creatures seeking shelter in the warmth of our homes. Experts have warned that up to 100 million rats could desce...https://metro.co.uk/2015/12/01/britain-facing-invasion-of-100-million-10-inch-r…
Metro
Government to spend £250k to help tackle urban seagull menace
The Government’s £250,000 will be used for research into how to deal with growing numbers of the birds in towns and cities following a campaign by Liberal Democrat MP Don Foster who dubbed them a “men...http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11872389.Government_to_spend___250k_to_help_tack…
The Argus
Rat invasion warning as vermin are expected to swarm UK homes to escape cold we…
Brits have been warned of a rat invasion as millions of vermin swarm UK homes to escape the cold weather. According to experts, more than 100 million brown rats could find their way into peoples ho...https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rat-invasion-warning-vermin-expec…
Wales Online
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We are sorry to say that you have found our 'sorry' page while visiting Sussex Express You may be attempting to get to a page that doesn't exist or our web gurus are currently trying to fix the iss...https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/pictures-innovation-success-and-commitment…
Sussex Express
Why are so many clothes moths on the rampage (and how do we stop them)?
I am midway through a conversation with Rebecca Bennett in the boudoir of Eltham Palace, when she extends a long graceful finger and crushes a hapless moth against the sycamore veneer wall. “I am r...https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/many-clothes-moths-rampage-do-stop/
The Telegraph
Uckfield News
An Uckfield church spent many years trying to prevent pigeons messing on their statue depicting a modern-day Christ but at last it seems a solution has been found. The Catholic church of Our Lady I...https://uckfieldnews.com/uckfields-jesus-in-jeans-saved-from-pigeons/
Uckfield News
Uckfield News
Uckfield traders are concerned about the number of pigeons gathering on roofs and ledges above shops in the town’s High Street and about their droppings building up on the pavements. Martin Sergiso...https://uckfieldnews.com/traders-raise-alarm-about-pigeons-in-uckfield-high-str…
Uckfield News
Warning over German wasps that sting repeatedly
Experts have warned that hot temperatures this month have created perfect breeding conditions for German wasps which threaten to invade UK gardens and parks this summer.SEE ALSO: Britain set for invas...https://www.aol.co.uk/travel/2017/05/28/warning-over-german-wasps-sting-repeate…
AOL
WARNING: Millions of drunk German wasps cause chaos across Britain
The vicious insects are causing havoc at summer picnics and barbecues after getting tipsy on rotten fruit. The 'worker' wasps are most dangerous because they are racked with boredom at this time of...http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/460890/German-wasps-sting-Britain-p…
Daily Star
PSYCHO SEAGULLS: Springboks blame pesky birds for shock World Cup loss
Hundreds of the birds have been causing havoc at the Springboks’ training ground by pelting the pitch with poo. And now the sore losers have blamed the pests for their incredible 32-34 loss, brande...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/465816/psycho-seagulls-Springboks-…
Daily Star
Govt to hire rat catcher
The £55,000-a-year job is up for grabs in the Commons and Lords. MPs have called for help after being swamped by a host of pests. They have even moaned about the Commons being infested with moth...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/202303/Govt-to-hire-rat-catcher
Daily Star
UK rat plague: Millions of rodents set to 'invade' Brit houses, experts warn
As colder weather hits Britain, the population of 120 million brown rats – nearly double the human population – are on the hunt for somewhere "warm and cozy" to nest for winter. This news comes as ...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/550789/Millions-of-rats-are-set-to…
Daily Star
Moths on the clothes scoff
The pesky common clothes moth feeds on wool and natural fibres like cashmere, tweed, sheepskin and fur. And with a rise in sales of clothes made from such materials – especially cashmere and fur – ...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/344718/Moths-on-the-clothes-scoff
Daily Star
Massive rats to shelter in YOUR home! Millions will try and avoid 'Siberian' UK…
Temperatures are set to plummet in the coming weeks as Britain waves goodbye to the Indian summer. The news has raised fears that the country’s huge rat population will hunt for somewhere “warm and...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/552145/Massive-rats-shelter-your-h…
Daily Star
Stinging 'electric' ants to swarm Britain
The insects have a painful sting that can blind pets and cause severe allergic reactions. They even chew through electric cables, causing fires and blackouts, and are resistant to poison. The te...https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/519496/Stinging-biting-ants-electr…
Daily Star
Brits living in fear as giant 'cockchafer' beetles set to terrorise homes THIS …
The beetles – known as cockchafers – are set to terrorise Brits throughout the summer months with their high-pitched screams as they leave a trail of destruction. The inch-long creepy crawlies have...http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/520804/brits-fear-huge-bugs-set-to-…
Daily Star
UK braced for invasion of 100 MILLION RATS with COLDEST WINTER in 100 years pre…
The vile vermin are gearing up to infest themselves in toasty homes across the UK where they can seek warmth with the coldest winter for decades set to leave the county in an icy grip. But as well ...http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/478869/rat-invasion-coldest-winter-…
Daily Star
Experts warn of incredibly aggressive drunk German WASPS plaguing Brits
Pest control experts are saying the German insects – called Yellow Jackets and Vespula Germanica in Latin – give a much nastier sting than regular wasps. The bugs, which are also bigger than the co...http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/541630/german-wasps-yellow-jackets-…
Daily Star
Invasion of the drunken wasps
“THESE wasps are drunk,” I told Judy on Tuesday as we tried to eat lunch in the beer garden of our favourite Cotswolds pub.http://www.express.co.uk/comment/columnists/richard-and-judy/427567/Invasion-of…
Express
Impending moth INVASION: The hole story behind the winged chaos
IF you haven’t already it might be worth checking that the jumpers lovingly folded and stored away last spring are still intact now that winter is fast approaching.http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/720448/Impending-moth-invasion-hole-story-…
Express
Peril of wasps set to spoil Christmas
THERE could be a sting in the tail for anyone rummaging in the loft for the Christmas decorations this year.http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/286837/Peril-of-wasps-set-to-spoil-Christmas
Express
Britain told 100MILLION RATS are heading for YOUR HOMES this winter
HOME-OWNERS are urged to take action as rats are set to invade Britain's homes. The rodents are preparing to infest homes across the country to seek warmth as the coldest Winter for 50 years approache...http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/623461/Rats-set-invade-home-harsh-winter-2015-…
Express
Super ants with deadly attraction to electricity escape from Gloucestershire an…
An invasion of “super ants” with an attraction to electricity so strong it may eventually result in their own death is feared to have spread across the south of England, after a large nest was found i...http://www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/super-ants-with-deadly-attraction-…
The Independent
Angry, drunk and unemployed German wasps are invading Essex
Europeans are used to drunk, angry Britons rampaging across their continent, but now the tables have been turned. Swarms of inebriated and "extra bold" German Wasps are causing problems in parts of...http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/angry-drunk-and-unemployed-germa…
The Independent
Meet the small business owners cutting costs by saving energy
From investing in renewables to encouraging staff to cycle, SMEs are adopting a more environmentally friendly way of working to save pounds on powerhttps://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2013/nov/21/small-business-o…
The Guardian
How healthy do you think you are? We give four readers a health MOT
Brits need to wake up and take a proper look at themselves when it comes to their health. A recent survey showed four in ten obese people consider they are the right size and living a healthy life....https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/how-healthy-do-you-think-you-772920
Daily Mirror
Brits warned to watch out for 'jobless and drunk' German wasps with 'particular…
Brits are being warned to watch out for 'jobless and drunk' German WASPS... which are now at their ‘angriest’ and most likely to sting for no reason. Pest control chiefs says the German wasps - cal...http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/brits-warned-watch-out-jobless-8735155
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Rats set to invade UK homes as vermin swarm in to escape cold weather
UK homes could soon be swamped with RATS as millions of the animals seek somewhere warm to nest this winter. Experts have predicted the nation's population of 100 MILLION brown rats could find thei...http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rats-set-invade-uk-homes-6937806
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'Electric' stinging ants set to swarm across UK - and can cause power blackouts…
The UK is bracing itself for an invasion of 'electric' ants after the stinging pests were imported into the UK in pot plants. The Asian super ants set up colonies miles long and have a 'very painfu...http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/electric-stinging-ants-set-swarm-8085870
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Brits warned to brace themselves for the invasion of 100million rats this winter
BRITS have been warned to prepare for the invasion of 100 million brown rats this winter. The UK is braced to experience its coldest winter in 50 years. And that means the furry pests – which ca...https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/69650/brits-warned-to-brace-themselves-f…
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Ouch, Achstung!
DRUNKEN German wasps are on the rampage across Britain, pest control chiefs have warned. Millions of the insects — far more aggressive than the common wasp — are getting drunk on rotting fruit. ...https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/221580/ouch-achstung/
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Invasion of super ants
AN ARMY of Asian super ants is thought to have invaded southern England after a massive nest was discovered in London. The swarming insects are attracted to electricity and munch through cables, ca...https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/1001150/invasion-of-super-ants/
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Massive swarm of 120MILLION rats could invade UK homes this winter as they flee…
BRITAIN's population of 120million rats are on the move - and heading straight for your homes, pest controllers warn. The rodents are on the hunt for somewhere warm to nest for winter and will...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1945875/massive-swarm-of-120million-rats-could-in…
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Ban on household poisons sparks fresh fears of a British RAT PLAGUE
A RAT plague to feared to hit Britain after the use of stronger poisons have been tightened up. Now anyone who wants to use anticoagulant bait, which makes the animal bleed to death, must go ...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2404414/ban-on-household-poisons-sparks-fresh-fea…
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Moths which feed on clothes are sweeping through the nation’s wardrobes after ‘…
The pests - common clothes moths which feed on wool and natural fibres like cashmere, tweed, sheepskin and fur - are chomping through knits in millions of UK homes. Brits digging out their winter w...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1952353/moths-which-feed-on-clothes-are-sweeping-…
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£200 smoking sign fine is puff justice
A VAN driver who failed to display a no-smoking sign was fined £200 — four times the penalty if he had been puffing at the wheel. Non-smoker Freddie Beasley, 28, had just picked up the van when he ...https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/465842/200-smoking-sign-fine-is-puff-jus…
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‘Drunk’ wasps now at most dangerous
BRITS have been warned to beware attacks from drunk and bored WASPS. Billions of the worker insects have completed their job of taking food to queens, who have finished laying eggs. They are now...https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/995159/drunk-wasps-now-at-most-dangerous/
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How do I keep rats out of my home? Our best advice following Winter rat swarm w…
AS temperatures start to drop experts are predicting there could be a massive swarm of 120 million rats invading UK homes this winter. Here are some tips on how to keep them out of your h...https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1947087/how-to-prevent-rats-at-home-winter/
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South Africa fans blame shock Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan on seagulls
South Africa fans blame shock Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan on crazed seagulls dive bombing their training ground and covering it in poo By Lucy Crossley for MailOnline Published: 08:18, 21 Se...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3242981/South-Africa-fans-blame-crazed-…
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Brits warned of RATS invading their homes as odds on it being the coldest winte…
Britons warned to watch out for RATS invading their homes this winter as odds are slashed on it being the coldest winter in a century By Julian Robinson for MailOnline Published: 21:09, 1 Decemb...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3341799/Britons-warned-watch-RATS-invad…
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More rain and flooding forecast for South of England this week warns Environmen…
More flooding misery for regions left underwater after New Year storms as forecasters predict heavy rain this week By Hugo Gye Published: 16:17, 13 January 2014 | Updated: 18:19, 13 January 2014...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538679/More-flooding-misery-regions-le…
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Bored, drunk and angry German wasps on the rampage across Britain
Swat a menace! Bored, drunk and angry German wasps on the rampage across Britain By Flora Drury For Mailonline and Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 18:13, 22 August 2015 | Updated: 10:08...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3207202/Swat-menace-Bored-drunk-angry-…
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Guard your favourite cardy say the experts: hordes of hungry moths are after yo…
When you unpack your winter woollies, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise: Britain is in the grip of a plague of hungry moths, experts say.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1318933/Guard-favourite-cardy-say-expe…
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Moths are proof you're middle class because they prefer natural fibres
Plagued by moths? Cheer up! It's proof you're middle class because they prefer natural fibres like silk, fur and cashmere By Etan Smallman for the Daily Mail Published: 01:57, 6 June 2015 | Upda...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3113046/Plagued-moths-Cheer-s-proof-mi…
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UK weather: Mini heatwave on the way with UK set to bask in temperatures of 86f
Mini heatwave on the way with UK set to bask in temperatures of 86f (but keep a brolly handy as rain is on the way too...) By Andrew Levy for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:30, 1 August 2011 You'd b...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2021031/UK-weather-Mini-heatwave-way…
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Its the worst moth invasion ever so put your jumpers in the microwave!
It’s the worst moth invasion ever – so put your jumpers in the microwave! By India Sturgis for the Daily Mail Published: 23:56, 1 October 2014 | Updated: 05:36, 2 October 2014https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2777000/Its-worst-moth-invasion-jump…
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Moths invade Britain's homes: What you can do to stop them
Invasion of the clothes eaters: As moths wreck Britain's homes like never before, what you can do to stop them By Flic Everett for MailOnline Updated: 10:11, 2 June 2011 Pulling back the bed in ...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1393334/Moths-invade-Britains-homes-…
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Van driver fined £200 for not displaying No Smoking sign... which is four times…
Van driver fined £200 for not displaying No Smoking sign... which is four times the penalty for actually lighting up in a company vehicle By Daniel Miller Published: 11:41, 2 February 2013 | Upd...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2272356/Van-driver-fined-200-displayin…
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UK's wardrobes are under attack after a humid September
Wrap up your jumpers, a moth infestation has arrived! UK's wardrobes are under attack after a humid September By Ellie Zolfagharifard for MailOnline Published: 11:05, 11 October 2016 | Updated: ...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3832284/Wrap-jumpers-moths-arri…
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seagulls: Pest control firm boss forced to spend £500 cleaning Mercedes of bird…
Revenge of the seagulls! Pest control firm boss forced to spend £500 cleaning new Mercedes after bird poo bombardment By Anna Edwards Published: 11:36, 20 August 2013 | Updated: 15:29, 20 August...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2397878/seagulls-Pest-control-firm-bos…
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