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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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Ridmus Alpha is the new fast acting rodenticide from Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations. The company said the palatable formulation of highly potent alpha-chlorolose can give almost instant results, from an incredibly low intake of Ridmus Alpha. Ridmus Alpha targets the nervous system of house mice, to induce drowsiness and coma within minutes of …
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With less than six 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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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.
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Killgerm has launched a new online training course, which highlights best practice technicians should adopt when using rodent glue boards. The company said that the free course is designed for trained pest control technicians who wish to further demonstrate their knowledge, of rodent glue board use, in line with best practice. Killgerm said that course material is based on the ‘Pest …
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A new rodent glueboard toolbox talk template for members of the British Pest Control Association and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the member documents area of the association’s website. Available to BPCA members only, the toolbox talk title is Rodent glueboards - their safe and ethical use. It is designed to get pest professionals considering the best …
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BPCA is helping four Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students at Warwick Business School with their course project, and is encouraging members to lend a hand too! The international students are focussing on strategic innovation in the UK pest control market and specifically wasp control. They need support to complete a questionnaire that can be found HERE. BPCA said that …
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The government has announced that new mass badger cull licences are to be stopped after 2022, under plans to phase out culling of the wild animals. The Environment Secretary George Eustice has launched a consultation on the next phase of the government’s strategy to eradicate bovine TB (bTB) in England by 2038. The drive will instead focus on vaccinating badgers …
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