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24 April 2024
Defra announces key principles and dates for glue board licensing in England
Key dates for the implementation of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 have been announced by Defra. . More
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10 April 2024
BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health
PRESS RELEASE: BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry. . More
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21 March 2024
New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme
BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost. . More
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20 March 2024
Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland
An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, so pest professionals can still use glue traps in Scotland. . More
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12 March 2024
Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?
Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. . More
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26 February 2024
Collaborate or die? How pest control and public health agencies can work together
A report on pest-related diseases sparks a call for pest management and public health agencies to work together. In PPC114, BPCA's Jordan McCay breaks down the stats and implications for us.. More
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26 February 2024
Bird General Licences: 2024 update
In PPC114, Mark Wenman reviews changes to UK general licences for bird control and the rules pest controllers should follow when managing birds.. More
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26 February 2024
Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem
Dr Alex Kent gives PPC readers a more detailed look at Echinococcus multilocularis, why APHA monitors it and how pest controllers can help.. More
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26 February 2024
Mental health and pest control
In PPC114, Paul Westgate tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them. . More
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20 February 2024
Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible
Proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for glue traps, have been withdrawn. . More
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15 February 2024
Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report
The latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’.. More
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31 January 2024
Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra
Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.. More
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23 January 2024
Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.. More
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18 January 2024
Pest-related diseases report sparks call for collaboration between pest management and public health
A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.. More
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02 January 2024
Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes
PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.. More
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27 November 2024
Top tips for winter driving
Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads when out on the job.. More
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05 December 2023
Pesticide mix that caused death of holidaymakers not legal in UK
The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.. More
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30 November 2023
CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe
CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice. . More
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30 November 2023
Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England. . More
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27 November 2023
Pests in politics: November 2023
A special pests in politics article, this time including an open letter and response to the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding the Welsh glue board ban.. More
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27 November 2023
Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales
Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry. . More
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21 November 2023
Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee
BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland. . More
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28 September 2023
BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023. . More
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11 September 2023
CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.. More
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11 September 2023
Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments
BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs. . More