Pests news from BPCA

28 January 2020

VIDEO: Environmental risk assessments and non-toxic pest control

Watch back our webinar on the key points to consider when conducting an Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) to include non-chemical control.

In this video Natalie discusses:

  • Why we should carry out an ERA
  • What are ERAs? 
  • The hierachy of control
  • How to compile an ERA.

This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector.

All information presented was correct at the time of publication (January 2020).

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Source: YouTube

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