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28 February 2020
PestFix launch new bird control product
BPCA member PestFix unveils their newly-registered 3-Way Surface Mount Base, for use in bird-proofing applications. . More
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13 February 2020
GENERAL LICENCES: six licences reissued for control of wild birds
Six general licences reissued in England on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.. More
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06 February 2020
BIG BIRD WRAP-UP: General and individual licences for bird control in the UK
This quick view page will give you all the headline information and latest updates on general and individual licences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.. More
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13 March 2020
How to apply for gull licence as deadline approaches
BPCA is advising all members that they should apply for their individual licences for gull control in good time for breeding season.. More
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30 January 2020
FAQ: Lesser black-backed and herring gull licensing
An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.. More
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30 January 2020
Natural England releases details of new bird control licensing arrangements for herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls
Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.. More
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29 January 2020
New licences for Lesser black-backed and Herring gull released tomorrow – England
Natural England (NE) has confirmed that new bird licences for the control of the Lesser black-backed gull and Herring gulls will be released tomorrow (30 January 2020).. More
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07 January 2020
Human hair behind pigeon deformity
Pigeons with missing toes have fallen foul of loose strands of human hair, according to French scientists. . More
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07 January 2020
What’s happening with bird licences?
BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives a brief overview of the current status of bird licences for pest management across the UK.. More
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16 December 2019
Scotland: General Licences for bird control update
Scottish Natural Heritage have issued an update on the General Licensing scheme for 2020.. More
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03 December 2019
Individual bird licences for 2019 set to expire
Reminder to pest technicians that individual licences for bird control will expire at the end of this year.. More
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12 November 2019
A game of cat and mouse...and rat and cockroach and pigeon
Nigel White, from BPCA member company Tactical Environmental Services, talks through one of their more challenging sites. . More
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11 November 2019
Meet the member: Fowl play on the pitch
Kat Shaw spoke to Phillippa Hawkins from Falconry Services Bird and Pest Control about carrying out pest control in stadiums with her feathered colleagues. . More
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30 September 2019
Changes to bird control general licences in Wales
New Welsh general licences for bird control take effect on Monday 7 October 2019.. More
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13 September 2019
CONSULTATION: Wild birds general licence survey launched by Defra
The environment Secretary has launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.. More
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23 August 2019
A birds-eye view of general licences
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds. . More
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23 August 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: General licence decision tree 2019
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic. . More
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18 July 2019
CONSULTATION: General licences in Scotland to be examined
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announces consultation on general licences for bird control, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.. More
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27 June 2019
VIDEO: General licences for bird control; update and next steps
An update on the current (June 2019) bird general licences issued by Defra and Natural England in England.. More
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13 June 2019
Defra release three new general licences for bird control
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra. . More
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29 May 2019
Updated advice on interim measures for bird control after new licences delayed
BPCA had originally advised members that if they could wait for the appropriate general licence to be released, they should. We could be experiencing a longer wait, we’re advising that anyone who needs to control wild birds in the near future shou.... More
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29 May 2019
New general licences grind to a stop after Defra take over control from Natural England
New general licences for bird control, such as the all-important feral pigeon and gull control for the purpose of public health, are to be delayed.. More
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14 May 2019
Open letter to Secretary of State regarding call for evidence: Bird control licences
BPCA has written to Secretary of State Gove in regards to Defra's call for evidence on the impact of the revoking of three general licences for bird control. . More
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08 May 2019
BPCA prepares to gather evidence for Defra on general licences
Defra has initiated a formal evidence gathering exercise to capture information from all concerned parties about the impact of the recent withdrawal of three general licences for bird control. BPCA is collecting evidence of members companies.. More
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08 May 2019
New general licences for controlling Canada geese and wood pigeon comes into force
Natural England has published two new general licences for controlling birds. The licences, which allows people to kill or take Canada geese to preserve public health and safety and wood pigeon for preventing serious damage to crops are part of a.... More