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14 April 2023
CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides
Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.. More
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11 April 2023
Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland
National Bee Unit has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England. . More
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30 March 2023
BASF talk preventing and treating ant infestations this summer
As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More
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15 November 2022
Marked increase in illegal rodenticide use threatens future availability, says CRRU
A sudden increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents involving the rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS). . More
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04 November 2022
Avian flu: Warning for falconers as housing order introduced
From Monday 7 November it will be a legal requirement for all those keeping birds to house their flocks.. More
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01 November 2022
Rodent baiting for pest controllers and environmental impact
Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.. More
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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
How to professionally control wood pigeons – pest advice for professionals
Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons. . More
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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