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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - CRRU update
In this video, CRRU's Dr Alan Buckle gives a presentation on the rodenticide stewardship scheme and what lies ahead.. More
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09 December 2020
New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance, says CRRU
Barn owl breeding success in 2019 was four percent higher than the preceding four-year average, according to a new report from the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. . More
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01 December 2020
Farmers urged to protect straw stocks from rodents
Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are being urged to protect already scarce straw stocks, so they last the winter.. More
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27 November 2020
The risk of zoonotic disease in pest control environments
Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up a nasty zoonotic disease. It’s up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and our clients’ clients from the diseases pest species can transmit.. More
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27 November 2020
Infection and immunity in wild rodents - the zoo of infections
Covid-19, Ebola and HIV originated in animals. The Covid-19 pandemic has rightly refocused our attention to the infections of wild animals. Professor Viney shares his research on the ‘zoo of infections’ living in our pest rodents and what it could.... More
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26 November 2020
Ask the technical team December 2020
Proactive squirrel control, multiple rodenticide usage, test and trace and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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26 November 2020
Tackling rodent resistance
Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to pest controllers.. More
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18 November 2020
Killgerm sponsored PhD research looking for applicants
A fantastic opportunity to apply for a fully funded University of Reading PhD research project on rodents, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.. More
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10 November 2020
Cholecalciferol rodenticides covered by stewardship regime
Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.. More
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09 November 2020
BPCA warns of second spike in rodent activity
Householders and businesses should be on the look-out for signs of an infestation as rats and mice head indoors for winter.
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04 November 2020
BASF introduces new Cholecalciferol-based rodenticide bait in Europe
BPCA member BASF has officially launched Selontra, a rodenticide bait containing new active Cholecalciferol for use by pest professionals. . More
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04 November 2020
Rentokil launches Flexi Armour Dock pest proofing product
BPCA member Rentokil releases new pest management product to help prevent pest infestations in warehouses and supermarkets. . More
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22 October 2020
Know your zoonosis – CRRU on rodent to human disease transfer
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds pest management professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry.. More
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22 October 2020
VIDEO: Squirrel control for pest professionals
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels.. More
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22 October 2020
OPINION: When will professional users of rodenticides wake up to the potential consequences of their actions?
Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results. . More
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21 October 2020
Scottish petition to ban glue boards closed
A Scottish Parliament petitions committee meeting last month agreed that the petition to ban glue boards in Scotland is to be closed.. More
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20 October 2020
Going, Glowing, Gone – Syngenta release new Talon Glow
BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.. More
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20 October 2020
Surprise resistance surveillance results prompt wake-up call
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. More
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14 October 2020
New aluminium phosphide toolbox talk released for BPCA members
BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.. More
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08 October 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 5 - PROTECTA EVO Tunnel
In this sponsored video from BPCA's Digital Forum 5, Michael Sims showcases Bell Laboratories' pest management product for rodent control. . More
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08 October 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 5 - Mouse Control with Dr Mike Ayers
In this video from BPCA's Digital Forum 5, Dr Mike Ayers talks about the history and basic principles of professional mouse control. . More
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30 September 2020
Take steps now to stop squirrels entering your home
BPCA is urging people to take preventative pest management measures to stop squirrels getting into your roof space this winter.. More
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22 September 2020
CRRU announces additional biosecurity for rodent tail samples
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are asked to follow new packaging guidance by rodenticide stewardship scheme. . More
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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