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30 June 2023
Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover
On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit. . More
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23 June 2023
June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK
In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.. More
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06 June 2023
Ants and their control for pest management professionals
In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.. More
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06 June 2023
Tackling summer ant infestations
As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More
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05 June 2023
I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control
BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.. More
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26 April 2023
Warning as Asian hornets spotted in Kent and Dorset
A warning has been issued for the public to remain vigilant after sightings of invasive Asian hornets in Kent and Dorset.. More
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11 April 2023
Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland
National Bee Unit has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England. . More
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30 March 2023
BASF talk preventing and treating ant infestations this summer
As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More
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21 February 2023
Preventing insect damage in dry food storage
Mike Kelly presented at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar, and gave an overview of pest insects in food storage. . More
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02 December 2022
VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease
In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.. More
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02 December 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests
In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.. More
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02 December 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Not just a lamp in a box - why LED insect light traps are the future
In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control. . More
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07 November 2022
VIDEO: Professional pest proofing strategies
In this video John explores why we need to carry out proofing, managing proofing strategies and building designs that could exacerbate an infestation.. More
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07 October 2022
Confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Dover
A member of the public took a photo of an Asian hornet in Dover which has been confirmed by the National Bee Unit. . More
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29 September 2022
Ready, aim, fire! Scientists build cockroach killing laser
Press release: A scientist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has designed a laser and AI system that can target and kill cockroaches.. More
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27 September 2022
Call your GP or vet to remove ticks say pest experts
An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).. More
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07 September 2022
Beekeeping for pest controllers: things you should know
Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby. . More
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06 September 2022
The lifecycle of a wasp
The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies? . More
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06 September 2022
Know your formulations
Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little insecticide formulations guide.. More
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01 September 2022
Cockroaches: Understanding behaviour and best treatment
Press release: BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat cockroaches and how to prepare areas before treatment.. More
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24 August 2022
Why the vacuum cleaner is your best weapon against fleas
Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).. More
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23 August 2022
New monitoring lure for lined click beetle
Press release: A new lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers to monitor all three types of Agriotes beetles. . More
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12 August 2022
BBKA holds fourth Asian Hornet Week this September
Press release: British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is promoting the new updated Asian Hornet Watch app.. More
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12 August 2022
False widow spiders call outs on the increase, says LNPS
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.. More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Termites: evolution, biology and ecology
In this video, Steve Broadbent from Ensystex in Australia talks about termites; a destructive timber pest that keeps pest control companies Down Under very busy. . More