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23 July 2025

VIDEO: Grey squirrel management | Planning beats guesswork

CPD VIDEO

Grey squirrels are an invasive species that costs the UK millions of pounds every year in terms of tree damage, biodiversity loss, and property repairs.

In this video, Oli Smith from Wildtrack Pro shares a practical guide to managing grey squirrels effectively – from why control is essential to the tactics that really work. 

What you’ll learn:

  • Why grey squirrels are such a big problem in the UK
  • The difference between management and simple control
  • How to assess populations and damage before acting
  • The best techniques for trapping and shooting in different environments
  • Legal essentials every pest controller needs to know

Grey squirrel control isn’t just about traps and triggers – it’s about planning, data and good practice. Watch now and discover how to manage these invasive pests more effectively.

All information is correct at the time of filming. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 32, 16 July 2025.

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