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Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites. Hosted by Killgerm and BASF, the event will feature a packed agenda including live demonstrations, presentations, group discussions and practical sessions from industry experts, throughout the day. Taking place on …
Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

Pest professionals in Scotland asked to help scientists find mosquitoes

Pest controllers in Scotland are being asked to record mosquito activity on a new website called https://www.mosquito-scotland.com. A collaborative project between the University of Glasgow, the MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research (CVR), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) – has established a surveillance project across the country, and has been collecting …
Pest professionals in Scotland asked to help scientists find mosquitoes

BPCA to host Nottingham Forum this week

BPCA said this week's Nottingham Forum will be packed with industry news, technical sessions, guest speakers and CPD opportunities. The Forum, which takes place this Wednesday (May 22), will be sponsored by PestFix. It will take place at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Road, Nottingham, NG2 4BE, from 8am-12.30pm. Agenda 8am-8.30am: Registration, breakfast rolls and exhibitor tables 8.30am-8.45am: Welcome and introductions – …
BPCA to host Nottingham Forum this week
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BPCA: Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation

British Pest Control Association said that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public health and vulnerable members of society. BPCA has raised its concerns in a letter to Steve Barclay MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It has asked for a delay …
BPCA: Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation
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Advanced Tactics For Ant Management. As the range of products available for controlling insects shrinks, it can seem that you are running out of effective tools. This is not the case when dealing with ants! This article discusses the options available for controlling both native and invasive ants, the rationale behind choosing a given method and the pros and cons to consider when deciding on a treatment plan. Read more about this HERE.

Permanent vs long-term baiting: unblurring the lines on continuous rodent control

When it comes to recurring and severe infestations, it can be a minefield for pest controllers to determine the best approach to staying in control, whether it be a permanent method or a long-term baiting program. Both methods have limitations and precautions to consider before going ahead, and with guidance frameworks ever-changing, it is easy to become unclear on what …
Permanent vs long-term baiting: unblurring the lines on continuous rodent control

If you missed Pest 92 (March/April 2024), it's available online

Inside issue 92: WE LAUNCH THE PEST AWARDS 2024! PestEx review, the science behind Rentokil, interviews with Sarah Hughes, Alan Buckle & Ana Francisco, international view, 'ask the expert', plus the Pest Test and all your regular news, views and comment.​ CLICK HERE to read!
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