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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
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23 August 2021
Don't bug me: non-pest insects
In PPC104 Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, explains how a little entomology know-how can go a long way.. More
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04 August 2021
Choose professionals to protect wild birds, says trade body
BPCA is urging the owners of homes, businesses and public buildings to ensure they choose a trained and qualified professional to offer advice and install bird-proofing measures.
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21 July 2021
Five Years of Rodenticide Stewardship report published
A report of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s work covering 2016 to 2020 has been published by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
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14 April 2021
Static rodenticide residues in barn owl surveillance
Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says CRRU. . More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Five Years Of Rodenticide Stewardship: What Have We Achieved
In this talk Dr Alan Buckle, Chairman, CRRU (UK), briefly reviewed the structure of the stewardship regime and its objectives.. More
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02 March 2021
Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing
Pest management professionals urged to help create accurate national picture of rodenticide resistance in light of latest resistance trends. . More
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26 February 2021
CRRU and stewardship: crunch time
As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going.. More
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25 February 2021
PestWatch: Rodents and glue boards
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.. More
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25 February 2021
Opinion: Let's ban glue boards
In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control. . More
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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