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The December 2022 / January 2023 issue is now available to read online!
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In this issue: Editor's interview with Gareth Davies, owner of Pest & Property Solutions. Technical features: IPM farm, Heathrow Airport pest control, report from Pest World 2022 and Japan Pest Summit 2022. Plus all your usual news, views and comment.
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We would like to wish all our readers, supporters, sponsors and customers a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS, and a peaceful and productive New Year.
We look forward to bringing you all the Pest news and more in 2023!
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The Senedd Committee is currently drafting its report following the evidence gathering sessions and this will be published and reported back to the Senedd by Friday, January 27. There will the opportunity for members of the Welsh Assembly to debate the outcomes within two weeks of the report being published and it is expected this debate will be on Tuesday, …
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With an expected rise in mice and rats entering houses over the Christmas period, Rentokil has issued advice on how to avoid visits from unwanted pests. Rentokil has already seen an increase in callouts for rodents in the lead up to winter (August-October) this year, with callouts up 50% when compared to the same period last year. Richard Faulkner, advanced …
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After years of research and innovation, the GEA R&D Team has achieved its goal of optimizing and improving silicone pheromone supports for monitoring a wide range of food pests:
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▪ made with ad-hoc silicone blend, suited to be used in food industries,
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▪ cylindrical shape, larger emission surface and longer lasting
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▪ better efficacy: high catches number even in a low-presence infestation condition
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▪ fully metal detectable version
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▪ totally compliant to the main certification standards (BRC, IFS, etc.)
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In recent years we have seen bee removal become a much more popular option for pest professionals and their clients across the UK. During this webinar, taking place from 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 18, John Horsley, technical support officer at the British Pest Control Association, will explore: Basic bee biology; Bee colony and nest structure; and Types of bee removal. …
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Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as cold weather continues to affect large parts of the country. The Health and Safety Executive is stressing the importance of protecting workers during the cold weather. John Rowe, HSE’s head of operational strategy, said: “We’re calling on all employers to take a sensible approach during the cold weather …
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The British Pest Control Association is looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do is tweet your image to @britpestcontrol or tag BPCA on Facebook @Britishpestcontrol, with the hashtag #BestPestPic2023. The photograph can …
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