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                19 October 2020
				Wales goes into lockdown - what does that mean for pest professionals?
                Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown from Friday 23 October, with people told to stay home once more. . More
             
        
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                16 October 2020
				Pelsis announce launch of new electrostatic ULV fogger in fight against Covid-19 
                BPCA member and global manufacturer of hygiene and pest control products Pelsis Group have launched a new product to help stop the spread of Covid-19.. 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 - Controlling gulls without a licence
                In this video Sean Byrne, PestFix, discusses general licenses for bird control, and the proofing options and deterrents available to pest management professionals.. 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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                22 September 2020
				Are you ready for a Covid-19 Secure HSE inspection?
                With HSE and Local Authorities ramping up their inspection activity, it’s more important than ever that your pest management company is Covid-secure.. More
             
        
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                17 September 2020
				Guidance on test and trace procedures for pest management companies
                BPCA has released a free guidance document for pest professionals considering implementing a test and trace procedure during the Covid-19 pandemic. . 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
             
        
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                10 August 2020
				New pesticide labels toolbox talk released for BPCA members
                BPCA's technical team has created a pesticide labels toolbox talk template for members to download.. More
             
        
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                05 August 2020
				Should I sign that? Contracts and small print with BEB Consultancy
                In this guest blog, specialist contracts and legal services expert BEB Consultancy talk about how to approach written contracts, hidden terms and reading the small print.. 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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                23 July 2020
				Level 2 Award in Pest Management returns to Yarnfield following Covid-19 lockdown
                The Level 2 Award in Pest Management training course at Yarnfield Park is back, following lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.. More
             
        
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                16 July 2020
				New Health and Safety at Work Act CPD assignment for pest professionals
                BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).. More
             
        
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                09 July 2020
				New Treatment Report template for BPCA members
                A new Treatment Report template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area.. More
             
        
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                08 July 2020
				Warning to pest controllers after van containing pesticides stolen
                Following the theft of aluminium phosphide-based chemicals from a van in Manchester, BPCA urges technicians to be careful about leaving pesticides unattended in vehicles. . More
             
        
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                30 June 2020
				Open letter to Natural England: Individual licences for gull control in England, this year and beyond
                Today, BPCA has written to Dave Slater, the Director for wildlife licensing at Natural England regarding the future of individual licences for gull control. . More
             
        
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                23 June 2020
				Industry body releases Covid-19 working at height guidance 
                Ladder Association has released new guidance on the importance of health and safety while using ladders during the pandemic.. More
             
        
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                22 June 2020
				Ramps UK urges halting of in-transit fumigation practices
                The Register of Accredited Metallic Phosphide Standards UK issues warning regarding in-transit fumigation following talks with HSE. . More
             
        
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                19 June 2020
				Six general licences re-issued by Defra for the control of wild birds
                Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 January 2021.. More
             
        
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                11 June 2020
				HSE warning over KN95 face masks
                Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning about the inadequate levels of protection provided by KN95 masks.. More
             
        
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                11 June 2020
				CHSA warns of shortage of cleaning, hygiene and PPE supply
                The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has warned Covid-19 will have a further impact on the cleaning, hygiene and PPE supply chain.
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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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                03 June 2020
				Becoming pest ready: guidance for businesses reopening after Covid-19 lockdown
                BPCA has created a guidance document to help businesses mitigate the risk of pest problems, as easing of lockdown measures sees business reopening in the UK.. More
             
        
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                20 May 2020
				Remote point of sale audits boost rodenticide review readiness
                Audits to drive out illegal supply of rodenticides taking place remotely amid Covid-19, ahead of an imminent review by HSE of the UK's rodenticide stewardship regime.. More