A new technical awareness and reporting guidance document, on identifying Asian hornets, has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services. The new four-page document covers:…
Browsing: Insects
The British Pest Control Association has put together a list of ways professional pest controllers can help bees on World Bee Day. The association has created…
Rising temperatures and fragmented habitats have resulted in the UK’s insect population falling sharply over the last two decades. While the declines are dramatic – 60%…
In a world-first, South American weevils have been released in England to fight against the invasive non-native species floating pennywort, as part of Invasive Species Week.…
Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, plums, cherries, currants, strawberries, raspberries and…
The British Pest Control Association is urging householders to seek professional help quickly if Red Spider Mites invade their home. The insecrs are only 0.5mm in…
Rentokil has have warned over a rise in nocturnal insects that can cause extensive damage to our property. Reports of Silverfish infestations are surging as the…
International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest…
The British Pest Control Association said a seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of…
The first step has been taken towards developing a commercial lure to help tackle the devastating and costly damage caused by the cabbage stem flea beetle,…