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28 September 2022
Avian flu control zones in force across East England
Following a number of cases of bird flu in across the east of England, an AIPZ was declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.. 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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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
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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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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05 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Accidental imports of venomous spiders
In this video Chris Woodard discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences.. More
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10 June 2022
How to identify ‘things that go buzz’
As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.. More
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21 June 2022
New Welsh general licences for bird control now available
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (21 June) published four new general licences for the control of wild birds, ahead of them coming into force on 1 July 2022.. More
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31 May 2022
Three decades in wildlife management
At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on.. 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
New Asian hornet identification guidance out now
A technical awareness and reporting guidance document on identifying Asian hornets has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services.. More
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20 May 2022
World Bee Day: how can pest professionals help bees?
As pest experts, we all know how important bees are, which is why we've put together a list of ways you can help them this World Bee Day. . 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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29 April 2022
Natural Resources Wales share key bird licensing documents
Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by NRW. . More
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03 March 2022
Urban foxes PhD project looking for pest control support
A Bournemouth University PhD student needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics. . 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
Environmental Risk Assessments and how to deal with them
In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out. . More
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28 February 2022
VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries
In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.. More
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24 February 2022
New practical rodenticide guidance issued by CRRU
To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.. More
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23 February 2022
Pest professionals can help contain viruses, says BPCA
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.. More
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09 November 2021
Seeing the light: advances in optical illumination
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights. . More
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04 October 2021
VIDEO: New and emerging UK pest species | Digital Forum 10
In this video Clive Boase discusses the new pest species we may encounter in the UK in the future. . More
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27 August 2021
VIDEO: Live capture trapping
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at what pest controllers need to consider when using live capture traps. . More