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13 February 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 29 | The aliens are here! Non-native pest species

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Join Dave Archer as he captivates the audience with tales from his 45 years of experience in wildlife management and the challenges posed by invasive species such as grey squirrels, grey parakeets, and feral mink.

This informative talk covers various non-native plants, birds, and mammals, and their impact on the ecosystem.

Dave also touches on practical pest control techniques, legislative challenges, and shares humorous anecdotes from his personal life.

This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 29.

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, share and connect.

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

Information correct at time of filming. Views of the speakers are their own and not necessarily shared by BPCA.

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