AMES (Altek Midlands Environmental Services) NewsNews from highly regarded Environmental Service / Pest Control Practitioners AMES (Altek Midlands Environmental Services)http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=amesnews&application=news&pageNumber=60We are Recruiting. Pest Control Supervisor and Environmental Technicians job vacancy roles Birmingham West Midlands (February 2012)We are currently looking for a pest control supervisor and an environmental servhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=43http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=43Hospice Christmas Tree recycling pilot scheme a huge success - Birmingham St Mary's Hospice Press Release (January 2012)A Birmingham hospice has declared its first ever Christmas tree recycling schemehttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=42http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=42Innovative Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme (January 2012)On January 7th and 8th 2012, residents living in Harborne and Edgbaston (B15 andhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=40http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=40Nappy recycling and personal waste plant opens in West Midlands (November 2011)Back in July 2009 we reported on a proposed scheme to bring a nappy recycling plhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=41http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=41Pest control in churches and places of worship (October 2011)Great care needs to be taken when carrying out pest control treatments in churchhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=39http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=39Prize Raffle results in support of The Saltways Cheshire Home, Redditch, Worcestershire (September 2011)AMES have been proud to help support the exceptional work done by Saltways Cheshhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=38http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=38Growing pressure for graffiti removal at historical landmark childrens attraction (August 2011)Kelburn Castle in Ayrshire has had coverage today sparking debate whether graffihttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=37http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=37Legionella at IBM Warwick - Staff sent home (June 2011)IBM's premises in Warwick has seen its workforce disrupted and sent home as trachttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=36http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=36City Centre council requires graffiti removal following protests, whilst Birmingham Council gets more creative with graffiti. (March 2011)The recent anti-cuts protests by activists targeting central London has made a chttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=32http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=32Seminar examining rise in bed bugs and cockroach problems held north of the border (March 2011)The REHIS (The Royal Environment Institute of Scotland) have recently held a semhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=34http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=34Government spending cuts have a knock-on effect on local pest control (March 2011)The government spending cuts have, as we are all aware, led to local councils hahttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=33http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=33HSE Guidelines regarding Legionella for employers including General Dental Practitioners (March 2011)General dental practitioners and other employers may wish to download the HSE guhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=35http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=35Legionnaires' disease, Legionellosis and Legionella risk hits the press (February 2011)Legionella risk has hit the headlines in the UK as articles have appeared recenthttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=31http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=31AMES Pest Control in Birmingham Gain NPTA Accreditation (January 2011)http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=30http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=30Pest Control Contracts : the Benefits & Responsibilities For Business Owners (November 2010)Local councils and authorities would always recommend food premises employ the shttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=29http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=29Bed Bugs Given An Airing On UK National Television (October 2010)The BBC has today highlighted the issue of bed bugs as they have infested every http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=28http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=28Landlords Obligations Regarding Pest Control in Rental Properties (July 2010)Both tenants and landlords often experience some confusion regarding where respohttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=16http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=16AMES busy helping control wasp nests in the West Midlands and Worcestershire as World Cup Vuvuzelas give the region a BUZZ (June 2010)The Only Buzzing AMES Wasp Control Cannot Help You Get Rid Of Is The sound of thhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=27http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=27Bees Nest Removal, Birmingham, West Midlands (May 2010)Finding a bees nest in your garden, home or business can be alarming and naturalhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=26http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=26WE DID IT !!! Every member of the AMES CHALLENGE TEAM Completes the Three Peaks Challenge - May 2010 (May 2010)On the 1st and 2nd May 2010 9 climbers and one very dedicated driver (aka Dave) http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=25http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=25 (April 2010)Alan Read will lead an intrepid team from AMEs on the Three Peaks Challenge in Mhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=24http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=24Eamons Memorial Cup - Supporting Acorns Hospices (January 2010)At AMES we passionately support the hard work carried out day in, day out by allhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=23http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=23Why Does Rodent Control Require More Than One Visit? (November 2009)The safe and effective pest control of rats and mice is subject to various legalhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=20http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=20Free Washroom Digital Air Freshener Offer (November 2009)Businesses who have a free quotation from AMES for washroom and hygiene serviceshttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=21http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=21Winter Pest Control Offer On Rat Control, Mice Control & Squirrel Control (November 2009)As at this time of year many businesses, landlords and households struggle due thttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=19http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=19Bird Control Throughout London & UK-Wide (October 2009)Bird Control Services in London have been provided by AMES for a number of yearshttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=18http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=18AMES Gives Back To The Local Community (July 2009)As part of AMES policy to contribute to the local community a team of AMES' gardhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=15http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=15Local Nappy Recycling Facility Set To Open in Birmingham (July 2009)Construction is due to begin any day now on a new nappy, baby wipes, sanitary wahttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=14http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=14GraffitiWash Innovative Graffiti Removal Product Set For European Roll-Out (June 2009)AMES innovative GrafittiWash product has been so well received by Public Sector http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=13http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=13Animal Welfare In Hot Weather (June 2009)Defra have produced a document to help clarify peoples responsibilities when carhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=12http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=12Wasp Nest Removal Offer Birmingham And Midlands Region (June 2009)To assist homes and businesses this summer and autumn (2009) AMES are offering ahttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=17http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=17AMES Arrange Fumigation and Heat Treatments For Compliance With IPSM 15 Legislation (May 2009)ISPM 15 relates to regulations in participating countries, which holds freight fhttp://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=11http://www.altek-midlands.co.uk/index.php?containsInfoOn=news&application=news&pageNumber=60&newsItem=11