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UK warning as rats are swimming up toilet pipes to get into homes

UK warning as rats are swimming up toilet pipes to get into homes
Professional pest controllers have said that huge rats are terrorising homeowners by sneaking up toilet pipes to get inside homes. Ian Helands, from Pest Be Gone, is warning people to 'rat proof' their homes so they can't gain entry. He said: “I have had more call-outs than ever from homeowners who have heard a noise, looked down into their toilet …

BPCA offers members 10% off at B&Q with free TradePoint cards

BPCA offers members 10% off at B&Q with free TradePoint cards
The British Pest Control Association has teamed up with TradePoint to offer its members 10% off almost everything at B&Q/TradePoint, in-store and online. All members can claim free TradePoint cards that have no minimum spend. The cards give you access to discounts on over 60,000 products across the entire range. Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA head of membership, said: “We’re really excited …
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Brits urged not to kill flies, wasps and bees this summer amid declining populations

Brits urged not to kill flies, wasps and bees this summer amid declining populations
Conservation charities Buglife and the Kent Wildlife Trust are urging Brits not to kill flies, wasps and bees that may enter their home this summer amid declining populations of the insects in the UK. The number of flying insects has declined by as much as 60% in the past two decades, a new study has revealed. Paul Hadaway, director of …
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New Asian hornet identification guidance out now

New Asian hornet identification guidance out now
A new technical awareness and reporting guidance document, on identifying Asian hornets, has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services. The new four-page document covers: The importance of correctly identifying Asian hornets; Identification guide; and Where to report sightings. Dee Ward-Thompson, head of technical and membership at BPCA, said: “Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) have been seen in Britain since …

Register now for next week's BPCA North Forum

Register now for next week's BPCA North Forum
Professional pest controllers can now register for the BPCA North Forum, which is taking place on Tuesday, June 7, at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel on Shipton Road, in Skelton, YO30 1XW. Delegates at the Forum will be able to hear the latest industry and association news and updates. There will also be an opportunity to network with like-minded …
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