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21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | How to avoid trapping non-target species

CPD VIDEO

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about:

  • The importance of education and knowing your species
  • How times have changed with respect to the humaneness of available traps
  • Changing legislation around trapping
  • Things you can do to avoid trapping the wrong species.

This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 21: FriendWatch special.

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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