Krypton Environmental

2 months ago

💪 Cancer, completed it mate!👊

Hi everyone
I wanted to touch base with you all and explain the brief social media silence.

After years of dreaming that one day I would have my own business and months of planning, Krypton Environmental started trading on 21st June 2019. This was and still is, one of the proudest moments of my life. I soon started to gather in customers and made great connections with other local businesses, I was noticed around local villages and people would stop to chat and see how my new adventure was progressing.

The summer was busy with wasp season in full flow, shortly followed by the Autumn, where rodents start to become a nuisance; a very busy time for pest controllers and not an ideal time to be forced to take time off. Sadly this is what happened to me.

I became unwell in September and following surgery I was diagnosed with cancer on 4th December. I was told I would need further surgery and radioactive iodine treatment but doctors were very positive, so I was too.

In February 2020 I had further surgery and was due to have my iodine treatment when the lockdown started, which meant my treatment was sadly postponed until mid July. I was forced to shield prior to the treatment and family required to move out due to the nature of their job role and the risk of Covid-19. I had a 3 day stay at The Churchill in Oxford and due to radiation levels in my body I had to live alone for a further week on leaving hospital. This was a pretty lonely time but I managed to re-watch all seasons of The Office, so not a total loss.

I think we can all agree 2020 has not been great and my first year of trading has been bumpy but I have been so fortunate to have had other local pest control companies whom are also friends support myself and my customers for which I am eternally grateful.
I also need to thank my family and friends who have shown such patience and understanding through this journey, you have kept me going when I didn't think I could. Thank you ❤️

Our NHS heroes deserve a huge shout out too! My surgeries were performed at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon and my cancer specialists based at The Churchill Oxford. My time spent in hospital was scary but the level of care I received was outstanding, I can not thank the staff enough, I wholeheartedly love our NHS and owe my life to them.

My journey isn't over but I am positive that things can only get better so this week I am back in my van and slowly getting back into the swing of things and ready to make the best out of 2020 and finally be able to give 100%.

My advice to anyone struggling is to stay positive, be kind to yourself and accept the help where offered; together we can get through this.

Please feel free to share this post, let people know Krypton Environmental are back and ready to offer pest solutions and prevention, after all it's what we are best at.

P.S. it wasn't all doom and gloom, look at my pictures.

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Krypton Environmental

4 months ago

Final day of a 2 day project in #bath clearing out loft insulation due it being heavily contaminated with rat urine and droppings from a historic infestation.
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When a loft space is contaminated like this, it makes it a serious health hazard because it increases the risk of infection with diseases such as hantavirus and leptospirosis (weils disease).
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We removed approximately 80 bags of insulation and cleared away carcuses and droppings before applying a biocide to help destroy any harmful organisms and rodent bourne diseases.

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Krypton Environmental

5 months ago

At a property today removing bird nesting from a loft space. Starlings were well established here in this roof, which as a result had made rather a mess in the loft.
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Starlings are protected as a wild bird so it was important to make sure that they had fledged before carrying out any work..
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All nesting and contaminated insulation has been removed, and we have carried out a biocide treatment to kill any harmful organisms spread in droppings.
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Many insect infestations can originate from old nesting material, including carpet moth, fleas, mites and ticks.
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An insecticide treatment was carried out in the end to help prevent future insect infestations for the customer.
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Finally the hole was proofed up to ensure birds cannot re-enter. Don't worry tho, a bird box will be fitted next week when it's less windy so they will still have a home 🏡
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Problem with birds? Why not ask us to carry out a survey for you.
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📞 01793 780600
💻 www.kryptonenvironmental.co.uk

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Krypton Environmental

5 months ago

This isn't an exaggeration, but I've just had the best burger I've ever tasted! Head over to Helen Brownings mobile van in the Bishopstone village hall car park. You won't be disappointed! They are also doing pizzas tomorrow in the garden of the Royal Oak in Bishopstone.

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