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CRRU’s first 2026 update presentations now live on NPTA’s website

Simon King — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:46 +0000

CRRU has have released the first two presentations from its new CRRU 2026 online training series, designed to help pest professionals stay ahead of the upcoming stewardship updates. CRRU Wildlife [...]

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NPTA joins TrustMark as approved Scheme Provider

Simon King — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:12 +0000

TrustMark, the UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home, has announced that the National Pest Technicians Association has been approved as a TrustMark Scheme [...]

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“How long can I leave my baits down before they don’t work?”

Simon King — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:31 +0000

A question you probably ask yourself often, usually when your bait starts to look a little ‘worse for wear’. So how long will your baits be effective in the field, [...]

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Don’t let bed bugs be a bugbear this season!

Simon King — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:41 +0000

Laurence Barnard, country business manager at BASF Pest Control Solutions, explores the signs to look out for, strategies and solutions needed to gain control of an infestation, fast. As the [...]

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BASF unveil #SelontraCertified

Simon King — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:15 +0000

Pest controllers across the UK are being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified accreditation this year – an official endorsement of their training, knowledge, and safe handling of the market leading cholecalciferol [...]

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NPTA introduces Honey Bee Code of Practice

Simon King — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:00:57 +0000

NPTA has launched its Code of Practice: Honey Bees, which is now available on its website. Mark Wenman, NPTA technical manager and board member, highlighted that honey bees are not [...]

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How to reduce the risk to non-target species

Simon King — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:21 +0000

Laurence Barnard, country business manager, Professional and Specialty Solutions for BASF Pest Control discusses the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species and shares some top tips to encourage [...]

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CRRU prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

Simon King — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:05 +0000

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released a new Q&A document to clarify upcoming proof of competence requirements for purchasing and using professional-use rodenticides. This guide, aimed at [...]

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The proof is in the pudding

Simon King — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:05 +0000

Laurence Barnard, from BASF Pest Control Solutions, shares his advice on how pest controllers can help tackle rodents in rural locations and educate farmers on how to monitor the site [...]

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BASF on reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species

Simon King — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:58 +0000

Laurence Barnard, country business manager, Professional and Specialty Solutions for BASF Pest Control, discusses the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species, and shares some top tips to encourage [...]

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