Rentokil ‘pestaurant’ to service up bug delicacies for 80th celebrations

Grub’s up — literally. A company which normally eradicates pests is going to treat people’s palates to the unusual taste of salted weaver ants; barbecued mole crickets; and chocolate-dipped worms.

As part of its 80th birthday celebrations, Rentokil Initial is hosting what it terms a pop-up ‘pestaurant’ in Killarney, Co Kerry, next month.

The company, which is the largest pest control outfit in the country, wants to highlight that insects are a viable food alternative.