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07 March 2019
PESTWATCH: Foxes
When is a pest not a pest? In this in-depth PestWatch analysis, BPCA's Natalie Bungay returns to the tricky and occasionally prickly subject of Vulpes vulpes – the red fox. She’ll focus on the whens, whys and ifs of fox control.. More
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16 January 2019
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) amendment order 2018
BPCA can confirm that the Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018 laid before the Scottish Parliament is now in force as of 3 January 2019.. More
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17 October 2018
Bird of prey poisonings in Scotland at record low
Only a single case of illegal bird of prey poisoning was recorded in Scotland throughout 2017 – the lowest number since records began. . More
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11 September 2018
Grey is the new Black
The grey squirrel, here in Britain and Europe, is classed as an Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and as such is recognised as being in the top worst 100 such species in the world.. More
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30 August 2018
Ring-necked parakeets in buildings
Affectionately nicknamed the ‘posh pigeon’, Britain’s strangest invasive avian pest seems to be here to stay. These flamboyant rascals aren’t just targeting fruit trees.... More
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09 May 2018
Bee-wise this Spring
BPCA is issuing a timely message for those who find swarms or nests in or near their home to avoid seeing them as a pest, and seek expert help to ensure they are protected.
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07 March 2018
Pestwatch: Squirrels
We’ve changed our regular PestWatch feature and asked our technical team to focus on just one pest to look out for over the coming months. To kick off, Dee and Natalie have chosen the grey squirrel.. More
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05 January 2018
Help BPCA lobby on charges for general licences
Natural England are considering charging for statutory assessment and issue of wildlife licences. BPCA has recently written to Natural England expressing our concerns about the delays in issuing licences, and the problems this creates.. More
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12 December 2017
Moment of truth for world’s largest island eradication project
Globally important bird sanctuary of South Georgia monitored to determine the success of a rodent eradication project.. More
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16 November 2017
Pest control while protecting our bats
All UK bat species eat insects and as such do play a part in insect pest control in the UK – a single bat can eat thousands of insects each night. Bats are also considered to be one of our bio-indicator species – where there is a healthy bat popul.... More
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08 November 2017
New rules in Ireland greatly curtail continuous use of rodenticides in ‘Permanent Baiting Programmes’
Following the recent EU Review of anticoagulant rodenticide active substances, new rules on the use of the permanent baiting technique have been adopted across Ireland.. More
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07 November 2017
WIN: Do your bit to keep rodenticides in UK techs’ bags
The Pest Management Alliance (BPCA, NPTA and CIEH NPAP) has produced a short survey to assess how professional pest controllers are using rodenticides.. More
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04 October 2017
New CRRU study monitors UK barn owl breeding
A new Barn Owl Monitoring Study (BOMS) has been published as part of the surveillance being carried out by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. . More
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02 October 2017
Whistleblower process introduced for rodenticide point-of-sale breaches by CRRU
CRRU has produced a reporting process for anyone that suspects a breach of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime point-of-sale checks. . More
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13 September 2017
That’s newts to me
Jonathan Walker from BPCA Member company, Eradipest, expected a straightforward rodent problem. However, his site survey revealed that rats weren’t the only species that had made themselves at home.. More
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13 September 2017
Skunk hits the senses in Surrey
A professional pest controller had to do a double take - and take a deep breath - after coming face-to-face with a skunk in Surrey.
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26 May 2017
CRRU approve guidance document for Internet sales of rodenticides in the UK
The CRRU board has approved a new document meaning that this guidance has now become part of BPCA Membership Criteria.. More
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16 May 2017
Prince Charles to control grey squirrels with Nutella and contraception
It is understood that Prince Charles has backed a government plan to sterilise grey squirrels using traps filled with Nutella and oral contraceptive, with the aim of protecting their red cousins.. More
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16 May 2017
Members embrace CRRU Code of Best Practice and get amazing results
Back in 2016, Matt Garwood and his team at MG Pest Control switched over their sites to be fully compliant with the CRRU Code of Best Practice and started to monitor pest activity.. More
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11 February 2013
British Pest Control Association comments on fox attack
Technical Manager Richard Moseley said "although fox attacks on humans are very rare, this doesn't mean we should dismiss the recent incident of the baby boy being attacked as an isolated incident.". More
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17 September 2014
Natural England Board determines outcome of General Licences Consultation
Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed. . More
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10 November 2016
Rare seabird population triples on Scilly Isles thanks to investment in rodent control
A three-year rodent control project, backed by Prince Charles, has successfully resulted in the number of nesting Manx shearwaters to increase dramatically. . More