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31 October 2022
Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.
07 October 2022
A member of the public took a photo of an Asian hornet in Dover which has been confirmed by the National Bee Unit.
27 September 2022
An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
24 August 2022
Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
17 August 2022
Press Release: Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by pest control solutions company, BASF, has revealed.
Press release: Rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits, says CRRU.
10 June 2022
As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.
06 June 2022
Daera/Northern Ireland Environment Agency is currently considering the wild bird general licences for 2022/2023 and beyond.
23 May 2022
Twenty cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the UK. News publications have pointed at rats as a vector for the disease.
06 April 2022
A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
28 February 2022
Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.
23 February 2022
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.
20 January 2022
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.
20 December 2021
Daera has issued amended, interim licences. Several bird species have been removed from either all or some of the three general licences.
08 November 2021
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
05 November 2021
In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control.
In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?
28 October 2021
A seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of a mate, a national trade body has said.
02 September 2021
Pest experts at a national trade body are urging householders to watch out for the six signs of fleas.
04 August 2021
BPCA is urging the owners of homes, businesses and public buildings to ensure they choose a trained and qualified professional to offer advice and install bird-proofing measures.
17 June 2021
The government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”.
01 June 2021
A Bayer case study showing Amicus embracing technology as part of an integrated pest control approach.
12 May 2021
Today (12 May), the Government has published an action plan for animal welfare which includes the promise to support legislation to restrict the use of glue traps.
01 April 2021
Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, BPCA has warned.
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.
06 June 2024
As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England.
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
28 May 2025
This is not your average industry meet-up. This is a high-octane, adrenaline-filled pest extravaganza designed to bring together pest professionals for one unforgettable experience!
27 May 2025
Press release: Two Cleankill colleagues have been raising money for the Royal Marsden cancer charity.
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