A man who allegedly tricked retirement home residents into believing he worked for a pest control company has been charged with a string of burglary offences. Police said during July and August the 41-year-old man told residents and staff at the retirement village in Kingsley, in Perth’s north, that he needed access to homes to check for white ant infestations. Police alleged he stole cash while inside the properties. The Greenwood man faced 17 charges including seven aggravated burglary offences and was due to face court today.