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13 March 2025
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Legislation | PPC96 August 2019
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence?
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24 February 2026
While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
06 November 2024
CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.
10 March 2026
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.
09 March 2026
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk about fox control, flea issues, bird netting tendering, and search engine optimisation.
The new intensive training programmes are aimed at helping candidates align their real-world experience with the standards required in the formal assessments.
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