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27 November 2023
Grey's anatomy: The modern grey squirrel dilemma
In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.. More
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21 November 2023
Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee
BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland. . More
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24 October 2023
Lottery boost to the grey squirrel fertility control programme
The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project.. More
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23 October 2023
Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA
A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.. More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 sponsored slot | Non-chemical rodent control (NoCheRo)
In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control?. More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Dissecting the problems of the modern squirrel dilemma!
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species. . More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | CRRU Update August 2023
In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates.. More
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28 September 2023
BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023. . More
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15 September 2023
Red Squirrel Awareness Week events
UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars. . More
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11 September 2023
CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.. More
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11 September 2023
Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management
Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu. . More
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11 September 2023
Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?
After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.. More
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31 August 2023
Rotate your bait, say BASF
Press release: When chemical control is required, many don’t realise that bait rotation is vital to long-term success, says BASF's Laurence Barnard.. More
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17 October 2023
UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent
UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023). . More
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12 June 2023
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings
Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.. More
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06 June 2023
Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards
A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.. More
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05 June 2023
Proof is in the pudding: Fundamentals of pest proofing
John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.. More
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05 June 2023
Blocking strategy: An essential part of rodent control?
BASF's Laurence Barnard talks to PPC about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.. More
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24 May 2023
BPCA teams up with Direct Line in radio rat interview blitz
British Pest Control Association was asked by insurance giant Direct Line to be the expert pest control voice for their rodent infestation media push.. More
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17 May 2023
SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors
Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control. . More
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20 April 2023
Selontra now suitable for use on field mice, says BASF
Press release: BASF's cholecalciferol rodenticide Selontra becomes the only professional rodenticide product available for targeting field mice. . More
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14 April 2023
CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides
Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.. More
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23 February 2023
Why rodenticide resistance poses a problem for food processors
Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.. More
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22 February 2023
Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK
In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.. More
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25 January 2023
Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.. More