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31 October 2022
CRRU update for 2022 – how is rodenticide stewardship going?
Dr Alan Buckle gives an overview to PPC on where the stewardship scheme is at and where it’s going. . More
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31 October 2022
Sustainability and dynamic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for professionals
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.. More
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10 October 2022
VIDEO: Rodent behavioural and physiological resistance
In this video, John Horsley explores rat and mouse behaviours, physiological resistance to rodenticides and managing resistance. . More
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01 September 2022
VIDEO: Mouse control best practice and tips for management
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.. More
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17 August 2022
Research reveals farmers aren’t aware of resistance issues on UK farms
Press Release: Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by pest control solutions company, BASF, has revealed.. More
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17 August 2022
CRRU asks could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?
Press release: Rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits, says CRRU.. More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Rodent digital monitoring
In this video Tim Bloomer talks about the benefits to your pest management business of using Bell Sensing technologies to carry out rodent monitoring. . More
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01 July 2022
New rural rodent control training programme and CPD portal for UK farmers
Press release: BASF has strengthened its stewardship and support to farmers across the UK by launching a new digital portal offering farmers an interactive rodent control training programme.. More
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01 July 2022
Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population
As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations. . More
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31 May 2022
PestWatch: Field mice control
In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK.. More
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25 May 2022
Case study: Harmonix Rodent Paste helps PCO's in tricky situations
Press release: Bayer Environmental Science talk to Lewis Clarke, LRC Environmental, about the benefits of using Harmonix Rodent Paste.. More
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25 May 2022
The future of glue boards in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
May 2022 update: The Glue Traps (Offences) Act has received Royal Assent in England. We’ve had questions from members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland about what the legislation means for them.. More
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11 May 2022
New control of field mice guidance document out now
A technical briefing and guidance document, on when and how field mice can be controlled, has been published by BPCA and Pesttrain.. More
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28 April 2022
Glue Traps (Offences) Bill receives Royal Assent - what does this mean for pest management?
New legislation restricting glue trap use in England became law after receiving the go-ahead from the monarch, alongside several other animal health and welfare bills. . More
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27 April 2022
Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes third and final reading in England
The Bill to restrict glue trap use in England has passed its third and final reading in the House of Lords unopposed and with no amendments. . More
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26 April 2022
CRRU: Rodenticide surveillance finds stubborn barn owl residues
Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.. More
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13 April 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Challenges of rural pest control on dairy and livestock farms
In this video BASF's Sharon Hughes discusses the challenges of pest control in rural environments and the effective ways to carry out treatments on dairy and livestock farms. . More
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13 April 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Switching to Selontra
In this video BASF's Helen Hall talks about the key features and benefits of using the cholecalciferol Selontra bait. . More
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06 April 2022
Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control
A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. More
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29 March 2022
Bill to restrict glue traps passes second reading in England
The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed, through the House of Lords at Westminster. . More
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03 March 2022
VIDEO: Hierarchy of rodent control
During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.. More
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01 March 2022
A dog’s dinner? New label conditions on ‘robustness’ of rodenticide bait boxes
Changes required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping.. More
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01 March 2022
Ask the technical team March 2022
Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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01 March 2022
Pests vs Public health: Animal welfare paper review
Regular PPC contributor Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of BPCA member Pest Solutions, reviews the paper on the assessment of common rat management methods and related welfare impacts.. More
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01 March 2022
Public health vs Pests: Medical problems and infections from pests
PPC asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the public health risks that arise from common pests to better educate and protect our clients.. More