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BPCA to give evidence at Scottish Parliament today on rodent glue boards

BPCA chief executive Ian Andrew will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in front of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee in the Scottish Parliament today. The association has been invited to answer questions regarding its concerns about the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill which, if passed, will see rodent glue boards banned …
BPCA to give evidence at Scottish Parliament today on rodent glue boards

Ending use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum. This will take effect in July 2024. The change was instigated voluntarily by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK (CRRU), with support to make the necessary amendments from …
Ending use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Answer some rat control questions and you could win £250 cash!

Help the industry defend and maintain sustainable practises by answering some questions about your approach to controlling rats and at the same time grab a chance of winning a £250 cash prize.
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BPCA to host webinar on the Consumer Rights Act for pest controllers

In 2015, the Consumer Rights Act became active in the UK and gave certain rights those purchasing products and contracting services. BPCA said understanding this piece of legislation will help you to avoid any unnecessary consumer disputes. During this webinar, taking place on Wednesday, June 14, from 12.30pm, Natalie Bungay, BPCA technical and compliance manager, will explore: The Consumer Rights …
BPCA to host webinar on the Consumer Rights Act for pest controllers
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Envu and CALM partnership focuses on anxiety in the industry

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) said that every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives, and 75% of these suicides are male. Research shows that the pest control industry has a higher risk of suicide and Envu is working with CALM to promote the conversation about mental health in the pest control sector. The nature of …
Envu and CALM partnership focuses on anxiety in the industry

BPCA to host webinar on Silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plaster beetles

Those nuisance pests that can be tricky to manage, so what are they and what can we do about them? During this webinar, taking place on Wednesday, July 12, from 12.30pm, John Horsley, technical support officer at the British Pest Control Association will cover: What do we mean by ‘nuisance pest’?; Biology behaviour and habitat; and How best to manage …
BPCA to host webinar on Silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plaster beetles

If you missed Pest 86 (April/May 2023) it's available online

Inside the April/May issue: The 2023 National Pest Awards launch! Plus, PPC Live review, interviews with Richard Moseley and Dr Sam Jones, mosquitoes, NPTA on the road, 'ask the expert', plus all your regular news, views and comment.​

Pest 86: April / May 2023
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