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Europ warns homeowners on ‘unwanted guests’
infestation as a key element within a home emergency assistance policy. We recommend that as people are starting to think about those Spring DIY and gardening jobs they also take time to check for possible signs of pest infestation.”
The top tips to reduce the risk of attracting unwanted visitors are:-
he number of enquiries to Europ Assistance’s home emergency call centre has doubled since last year, with calls across the board from domestic emergencies through to pest infestation. Specific advice to home owners has been given as the number of reported rat infestations continues to rise. Rodents are heading into properties following the spate of cold weather since December 2009.
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Paul Everett, sales and marketing director says “It’s well known that you are never more than 10 feet away from a rat in the UK! Pest infestation can cause untold and often unnecessary disruption to homeowners. In recent weeks with the unusually cold weather we have seen an increase in the number of calls to our emergency lines to deal with rat infestation. As a result, our clients see the inclusion of pest
Groupama 3 wins Jules Verne Trophy
ponsored by Groupama since 1997, the giant trimaran Groupama 3, skippered by Franck Cammas and his crew have won the highly coveted Jules Verne Trophy. The ten men sailed around the globe at an average of 18.76 knots along the optimum course (24.6 knots in relation to the route they actually took), beating the reference time set by Orange 2 in 2005 by 2 days 08 hours 35 minutes. Franck Cammas and his crew- members crossed the finish line off the Créac’h lighthouse at Ushant (Finistère) at 21h40’45” UTC Saturday 20th March. The Jules
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Verne Trophy is a prize for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by any type of yacht and there are no restrictions on the size of the crew. The award is a tribute to the famous Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days.
The team broke four consecutive World records in 2007 and have now achieved the round the world record under sail via the three Capes .
Commenting François-Xavier Boisseau, CEO at Groupama’s UK subsidiary, Groupama Insurances states, “To win the Jules Verne Trophy in such an impressive
manner is the icing on the cake for Franck and his team - and is extremely well deserved. Groupama Group has supported Franck and the team for over 12 years and we
have built this success together. We wish them many congratulations on this fantastic achievement and hopefully many more records in the future.”
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● Be aware of uncollected litter/rubbish. Ensure that refuse sacks are placed into secure bins. Leaving them on the pavement encourages rodents
● Clear up any garden debris such as leaves which have collected over the winter
● Check decking areas for holes or cracks and repair them - these act as easy doorways into your homes for rodents
● Try to avoid open compost heaps. Properly designed containers are usually available from local councils
● Seal gaps and holes in your home by repairing items such as broken drain covers and keeping external doors and windows closed as often as possible
● Store food, including pet food at least 18 inches from the ground to deter hungry rodents
● Do not put any cooked food - particularly meat - in composters as this will attract vermin looking for an easy meal
See www.europ-assistance.co.uk
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