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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 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its final versions of the new General Licences for the lethal control of wild birds, which will take effect on January 1, 2021. In November, Defra shared the new general licences to give pest professionals as much time as possible to become familiar with them before they take effect …
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The Health & Safety Executive has resumed carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. The HSE is making calls so it can give advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and visitors. The organisation is also working closely with local authorities, assisting them in …
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Rentokil has highlighted the perils of fly infestations in food environments which can spell disaster for businesses. The company said that flies are one of the most likely insects to cause damage and disruption to a food service or food production business. Flies disturb the production process, hit revenue and pose major threats to health, safety and sanitary compliance – …
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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has confirmed that Dr Phil James will join in January 2021 as its new chief executive. Dr James was most recently the chief executive of the Institute of Leadership & Management, a specialist membership body that raises the professional standards of more than 30,000 leaders, managers, coaches and mentors. He had held this …
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Terminix UK pest technicians have get well and truly into the Christmas spirit, with their amusing rendition of… 12 Pests of Christmas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njlzi0okRN0&feature=youtu.be
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