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14 April 2021
Static rodenticide residues in barn owl surveillance
Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says CRRU. . More
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31 March 2021
Postponement of approval expiry dates for renewals of 8 active substances
HSE has agreed a postponement of the approval expiry dates for eight active substances which were due to lapse within the next six months.. More
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29 March 2021
BPCA's call for urgent rethink of post-Brexit biocide regulation sees fumigants registration extended
BPCA has written to HSE to ask for them to reconsider their approach to biocidal product reviews after concerns were raised for the future of some key fumigants.. More
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28 March 2021
VIDEO: Regulation of Biocides in UK - an update from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
In this video, Dr Nicola Gregg outlines the requirements for both GB and Northern Ireland (NI) and actions that businesses should be aware of to keep biocidal products on the market.. More
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25 March 2021
VIDEO: Understanding biological hazards of professional pest control
In this video, Natalie Bungay examines the biological hazards associated with the work of pest management professionals and how to mitigate those risks.. More
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23 March 2021
BPCA negotiates lateral flow Covid-19 test discounts for pest professionals
BPCA has negotiated a discount on novel coronavirus antigen detection kits for the entire UK pest control sector.. More
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02 March 2021
Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing
Pest management professionals urged to help create accurate national picture of rodenticide resistance in light of latest resistance trends. . More
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26 February 2021
Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained
In PPC102 David Brown, Senior Adviser for Bird Licensing at Natural England, talks about what has changed this year to make the licensing process fit for purpose.. More
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26 February 2021
CRRU and stewardship: crunch time
As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going.. More
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26 February 2021
VIDEO: Pest management Codes of Best Practice explained
In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.. More
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25 February 2021
PestWatch: Rodents and glue boards
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.. More
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25 February 2021
Opinion: Let's ban glue boards
In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control. . More
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25 February 2021
Ask the technical team March 2021
Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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03 February 2021
HSE issues advice on Covid-19 disinfection services and warns of legal consequences
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance on disinfecting using fog and mist during the Covid pandemic.. More
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03 February 2021
Reminder: Report illegal pesticide sales when you spot them online
BPCA's guidance document will help you to report illegal activity to us when you see it.. More
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28 January 2021
Killgerm launches FREE rodent glue board training
BPCA member Killgerm added a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on best practice use of rodent glue boards. . More
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20 January 2021
VIDEO: Principles of gull control for pest professionals
In this video Natalie talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures.
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20 January 2021
Rodenticide Resistance Action Group updates guidance
New papers from RRAG on resistance in both Norway Rat and House Mouse are available for pest management professionals to download now.. More
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19 January 2021
Welsh general licences for bird control 'lawful'
A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice. . More
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19 January 2021
New gull licensing screening process from Natural England
In light of talks with BPCA, Natural England has updated their process to improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control.. More
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18 January 2021
Bayer tackles mental health with charity collaboration
BPCA member Bayer is taking steps to support the industry, following our survey that showed 44% of pest controllers felt Covid-19 had affected their mental health.. More
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13 January 2021
Brexit: Post-transition readiness for businesses
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released advice for businesses on the new rules. . More
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08 March 2021
UPDATED: Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests for asymptomatic key workers
In an effort to overcome the pandemic, the UK government has announced free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for people without coronavirus symptoms. . More
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12 January 2021
Fly control essential for food businesses, says Rentokil
BPCA member company Rentokil has highlighted the dangers of fly infestations in food environments, and the harm this can cause to businesses.. More
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12 January 2021
CIEH appoints new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has confirmed that Dr Phil James will join in January 2021 as its new chief executive.. More