|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Following talks with the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natural England has updated its process to include a new screening process to help speed up and improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control. BPCA said it has been in regular communication with Natural England and arranged a roundtable with members to make sure licences were issued promptly, and …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are less than five weeks left to enter the relaunched National Pest Awards 2021. The deadline for entries is 11:59pm on Friday, February 26. 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. This year’s National Pest Awards – which …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A new method of pest control with pheromone which reduces greatly the use of insecticides. The Twist Tie MD2 inPEST contains a high quantity of pheromone blend that disrupts the receptors of male flying pests (e.g. Plodia, Ephestia) making it impossible for them to find females. Twist Tie MD2 inPEST can be cut with scissors for ease of use and it can be used in food preparation areas as it is fully metal detectable. For more information, follow the link below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bolton is to introduce fees for dealing with rat infestation – a service that has previously been provided for free. Under a proposal, the council will seek to charge £40 for two visits to deal with cases of rodents after hundreds of appointments to clear rodents were missed due to residents not being at home. In 2019/20 the council’s pest …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metex RatTape, stainless steel reinforced rodent proofing tape with adhesion to most building materials, is now available from Edialux Professional Products. It can be used to proof against rodents by covering holes and gaps in building materials and incorporates a robust stainless steel mesh. RatTape is 50mm wide, however for gaps greater than this it may be overlapped using multiple …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In a new video, Natalie Bungay, technical officer at the British Pest Control Association, talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures. Natural England recently announced that lesser black-backed gulls and herring gulls require an individual licence to control in England, as both species are absent from general licences. This video is intended for …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rentokil North America has announced that it acquired eight companies in the United States in the fourth quarter, which has significantly expanded its footprint throughout more than 15 states. John Myers, president and chief executive of Rentokil North America, said: “The Rentokil family continues to grow with the acquisition of these strong companies. We are proud to add to our …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
