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15 February 2021
VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Outfoxed! Professional fox control
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals.
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03 February 2021
COVID-19: A great time to help Britain's bees
BPCA member PGH Beegone says the UK's bee population has been given a fighting chance as a result of lockdowns and reduced travel this last year.. More
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28 January 2021
Defra backs birth control for grey squirrels
Defra has backed a proposal by UK Squirrel Accord to use oral contraceptives in grey squirrel control. . More
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28 January 2021
Hillbans recruit wildlife conservation zoo biologist
BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist. . More
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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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27 November 2020
Practical rabbit management: part two
In his previous article in PPC100, Dave Archer looked at the history and legal aspects of rabbit management. In part two, he jumps straight into the practicalities of controlling rabbits.. 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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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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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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10 September 2020
SURVEY: Help us change licences for gull control in 2021 and beyond
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.. 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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04 August 2020
Caught out in the countryside: Practical rabbit management:
Dave Archer, rural pest management expert talks about rabbits; their history, behaviour and biology.. More
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03 August 2020
Wild Justice hearing given go-ahead over Welsh general licences
Campaign group granted expedited hearing over "legality" of bird control licences issued by Natural Resources Wales.. More
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19 June 2020
VIDEO: Professional wasps and bees: biology, behaviour and control
Understanding the biology and behaviours of wasps, hornets and bees can help to identify the most effective method of control. More
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05 June 2020
Rodenticide resistance testing halted by lab closure
Testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has been suspended due to coronavirus-related closure of laboratory.. More
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30 April 2020
Friendwatch: Water voles
Taking a detour from our usual Pestwatch, Dee Ward-Thompson separates friend from foe with this article about the protected water vole. . More
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01 April 2020
Natural England: updates on licences for bird and stoat control
Natural England has released new general licences for stoat control, as well as continuing to process individual licences for bird control.. More
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26 February 2020
Guess Whose Poo
Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.. More
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28 January 2020
VIDEO: Environmental risk assessments and non-toxic pest control
Watch back our video on the key points to consider when conducting an Environmental Risk Assessment to include non-chemical control.. More
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12 November 2019
A game of cat and mouse...and rat and cockroach and pigeon
Nigel White, from BPCA member company Tactical Environmental Services, talks through one of their more challenging sites. . More
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23 April 2019
California moves towards rodenticide ban
Legislation to ban certain rodenticides in California, USA is now heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for approval.
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07 March 2019
PESTWATCH: Foxes
When is a pest not a pest? In this in-depth PestWatch analysis, BPCA's Natalie Bungay returns to the tricky and occasionally prickly subject of Vulpes vulpes – the red fox. She’ll focus on the whens, whys and ifs of fox control.. More
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16 January 2019
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) amendment order 2018
BPCA can confirm that the Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018 laid before the Scottish Parliament is now in force as of 3 January 2019.. More