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The December/January 2020-21 issue is now available online! In this issue of Pest, we announce the categories and judging criteria for the relaunched National Pest Awards 2021, which will culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony at the iconic Houses of Parliament in London on Thursday, June 17. The issue includes an interview with Dr Alan Buckle, chairman of the …
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The Rodenticide Resistance Action Group has issued new rat and mouse resistance guidelines, which are now available online. To view the updated guidelines for the management of resistant rat infestations in the UK, click HERE. To view the House Mouse resistance guidelines, click HERE. Rat tails needed now for resistance testing A resistance mapping survey is underway which aims to …
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The British Pest Control Association has written to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock to ask that pest professionals and other key workers are prioritised appropriately for the COVID-19 vaccine. Ian Andrew, chief executive of BPCA, said: “Pest professionals continue to enter people’s homes and businesses to protect people from public health risks during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The government is rightfully …
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Bayer has teamed up with suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), to help support the industry, following reports from the British Pest Control Association that 44% of pest controllers felt that COVID-19 had affected their mental health during the last year. Alan Morris, Bayer Environmental Science’s country head, said: “Alarmingly, suicide is the biggest killer of men under …
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There are just six weeks left to enter the relaunched National Pest Awards 2021. For full details of the categories and judging criteria, please visit the awards website, which is located at www.nationalpestawards.co.uk. You can also enter the awards via the wesbite. The deadline for entries is 11:59pm on Friday, February 26. This year’s National Pest Awards – which are …
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Spotta Smart Pest Systems said that after a strong first year of commercial operations, it is geared up for accelerated product development and market reach in 2021. To support its growth into new territories and pests, the company has doubled its headcount and secured partnerships to further extend its commercial reach. In July 2020, the business secured $1.18 million (£870,000) …
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With less than 8 weeks to go, now is the time to register for PestExtra 2021. Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the online trade show and conference for pest management. PestExtra will consist of: Technical seminars and a new Innovation Theatre; A virtual trade show to meet suppliers of the latest tech; Scavenger hunts, CPD …
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