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21 January 2022
Plans to outlaw glue boards in Scotland announced
On Thursday, 20 January 2022, the Scottish government announced plans to implement a total ban of rodent glue boards.. More
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20 January 2022
Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes committee stage without amendment
Although two hours were scheduled for the meeting, it took only 45 minutes for MPs to decide to pass the Bill through its Committee stage without amendment.. More
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18 January 2022
New label conditions on "robustness" of rodenticide bait boxes
New label text and bait-station standards designed to prevent tampering by animals and children, says Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).. More
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14 January 2022
VIDEO: Know your pesticide labels
In this video, Natalie Bungay explores pesticide labels and what pest controllers need to know to stay on the right side of the law. . More
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05 January 2022
Defra publishes 2022 General Licences for bird control
Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England effective from 1 January 2022.. More
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20 December 2021
Daera issue amended interim general licences pending consultation
Daera has issued amended, interim licences. Several bird species have been removed from either all or some of the three general licences.. More
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17 December 2021
NRW confirm Welsh general licence extension until June 2022
Natural Resources Wales confirm that current Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds will be unchanged until 30 June 2022. . More
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17 December 2021
VIDEO: Principles of waste management for pest professionals
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at different types of pest control waste, methods of disposal and legislation around hazardous waste.. More
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14 December 2021
Wild Justice claims win in Northern Ireland general licences case
Campaign group Wild Justice has issued a release celebrating a "landmark victory" in a legal challenge to Northern Ireland’s general licences for the control of wild birds.. More
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13 December 2021
Girl, 11, dies in incident reportedly linked to "pest control products"
Unidentified "pest control products" are believed to have caused the death of an 11-year-old girl in a building in east London.. More
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10 December 2021
Abridged CRRU Code of Best Practice to be made available for trainee pest technicians
CRRU announces intention to publish an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control in January 2022.. More
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10 December 2021
VIDEO: Exploring mental health triggers for pest professionals
In this video, guest speakers from Essentially Human discuss how emotional triggers are a valuable signal, not to be ignored. . More
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09 December 2021
Covid-19 update: new UK winter restrictions announced
As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, new restrictions have been introduced which may impact the way pest control professionals carry out work. . More
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25 November 2021
VIDEO: Guidance on CRRU stewardship for rodenticide use
In this video, Natalie Bungay explains what the CRRU code of best practice covers and what you need to consider in order to comply with it.. More
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25 November 2021
2022 key updates to employment law in the UK
A summary of the key changes to employment law which come into force next year and are likely to affect pest management businesses.. More
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18 November 2021
VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021
We’ve had loads of glue board related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop.. More
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16 November 2021
NRW extend Welsh general licences into 2022
Four general licences which authorise lethal control of birds in Wales, due to expire on 31 December, will be reissued for a short period into 2022.. More
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09 November 2021
Pests in politics: Summer 2021
A new regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.. More
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09 November 2021
Back to basics: treatment reports
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report. . More
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09 November 2021
Ask the technical team November 2021
Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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09 November 2021
Seeing the light: advances in optical illumination
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights. . More
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09 November 2021
Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals
PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.. More
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09 November 2021
Dust, up to snuff? Maintenance tips for pressure dust applicators and storing pesticides
Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, gives PPC magazine a rundown of his best tips for keeping your pest management equipment up to snuff. . More
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08 November 2021
Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.. More
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29 October 2021
Wild Justice launches Northern Ireland general licences legal challenge
Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's DAERA.. More