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29 July 2026
Natural England has announced changes to its wildlife licensing application and reporting forms, with new digital services launching from 3 August 2026.More
Pest management articles about avian pest species like gulls, pigeons and more. Get pest control thought-leaders views on bird control and management techniques. Find the latest information on bird general licences and updated legislation.
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30 August 2018
PESTWATCH: Secondary infestations from birds
Continuing PPC’s round of in-depth PestWatch features, Field Officer Natalie Bungay inspects birds’ homes and finds some unwelcome guests within them.. More
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
06 March 2018
Birds and the bees fly the nest
February and March saw BPCA’s two new special interest groups meet for the first time – Beewise and Birdwise. Find out how you can get involved. . More
08 December 2017
BPCA lobby Natural England on delay in securing bird licences
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has written to Natural England expressing concern over the length of time class licences are currently being issued.. More