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04 September 2020
No UK products authorised for control of wood mice, rodenticide users reminded
Rodenticide alert prompts reminder of permitted target species by CRRU, as servicing company found to be using a product to control wood mice. . More
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02 September 2020
Open letter to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission: glue traps for professional use
BPCA has written to the policy advisor for the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC), in response to a call for evidence on the use of glue traps for pest management.. More
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10 August 2020
New pesticide labels toolbox talk released for BPCA members
BPCA's technical team has created a pesticide labels toolbox talk template for members to download.. More
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05 August 2020
Should I sign that? Contracts and small print with BEB Consultancy
In this guest blog, specialist contracts and legal services expert BEB Consultancy talk about how to approach written contracts, hidden terms and reading the small print.. More
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03 August 2020
Wild Justice hearing given go-ahead over Welsh general licences
Campaign group granted expedited hearing over "legality" of bird control licences issued by Natural Resources Wales.. More
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23 July 2020
Level 2 Award in Pest Management returns to Yarnfield following Covid-19 lockdown
The Level 2 Award in Pest Management training course at Yarnfield Park is back, following lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.. More
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16 July 2020
New Health and Safety at Work Act CPD assignment for pest professionals
BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).. More
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09 July 2020
New Treatment Report template for BPCA members
A new Treatment Report template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area.. More
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08 July 2020
Warning to pest controllers after van containing pesticides stolen
Following the theft of aluminium phosphide-based chemicals from a van in Manchester, BPCA urges technicians to be careful about leaving pesticides unattended in vehicles. . More
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30 June 2020
Open letter to Natural England: Individual licences for gull control in England, this year and beyond
Today, BPCA has written to Dave Slater, the Director for wildlife licensing at Natural England regarding the future of individual licences for gull control. . More
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23 June 2020
Industry body releases Covid-19 working at height guidance
Ladder Association has released new guidance on the importance of health and safety while using ladders during the pandemic.. More
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22 June 2020
Ramps UK urges halting of in-transit fumigation practices
The Register of Accredited Metallic Phosphide Standards UK issues warning regarding in-transit fumigation following talks with HSE. . More
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19 June 2020
Six general licences re-issued by Defra for the control of wild birds
Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 January 2021.. More
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11 June 2020
HSE warning over KN95 face masks
Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning about the inadequate levels of protection provided by KN95 masks.. More
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11 June 2020
CHSA warns of shortage of cleaning, hygiene and PPE supply
The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has warned Covid-19 will have a further impact on the cleaning, hygiene and PPE supply chain.
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05 June 2020
Rodenticide resistance testing halted by lab closure
Testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has been suspended due to coronavirus-related closure of laboratory.. More
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03 June 2020
Becoming pest ready: guidance for businesses reopening after Covid-19 lockdown
BPCA has created a guidance document to help businesses mitigate the risk of pest problems, as easing of lockdown measures sees business reopening in the UK.. More
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20 May 2020
Remote point of sale audits boost rodenticide review readiness
Audits to drive out illegal supply of rodenticides taking place remotely amid Covid-19, ahead of an imminent review by HSE of the UK's rodenticide stewardship regime.. More
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19 May 2020
Ficam W: sell-out deadline for pest control product approaching
BPCA member Bayer is reminding pest professionals that the sell-out date and use-up period for insecticide Ficam W is approaching.. More
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18 May 2020
Becoming Covid-19 secure: guidance for pest management companies
BPCA has created a health and safety guidance document for pest management companies returning to work, as Coronavirus lockdown measures ease in the UK.. More
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15 May 2020
Tools for the Covid-19 secure pest management company
BPCA has teamed up with print provider Stirland Paterson, to give our members access to Covid-19 health and safety back-to-work signage.. More
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06 May 2020
Health and safety: returning to work after lockdown
BPCA technical and compliance officer Natalie Bungay takes a look at what you need to consider when you reopen your pest control business, if lockdown is lifted. . More
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05 May 2020
Natural England begins issuing individual licence decisions
Natural England has now started contacting pest professionals in relation to applications for individual bird control licences.. More
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30 April 2020
Keep rats out of the attic: mental health resilience for pest pros
In PPC99 BPCA Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, takes a look at how mental health can affect people at work and the impact of Covid-19 on mental wellbeing.. More
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30 April 2020
Sharps! Needlestick injury awareness for pest professionals
Katie Martinelli from High Speed Training talks us through mitigating the risks of needle stick injuries when carrying out pest management work.. More