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Pest 82: August/September 2022

Pest August/September 2022 Digital Edition

Bayer Environmental Science Professional to be known as Envu

Bayer Environmental Science Professional to be known as Envu
Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business has announced it will become Envu as a standalone company, contingent on the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition of the business from Bayer. Pronounced “ehn-VIEW”, the name is derived from “environment” and “vision” and developed with input from both employees and customers around the world. “As a trusted industry leader, we know that ensuring continued …

Could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?

Could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?
Another year of “stubbornly static”, and in some cases rising, rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits: could irresponsible practices by a delinquent minority restrict future pest control options for the responsible majority? This applies equally to all three professional user groups, pest control, farming and gamekeeping, according to Campaign for …
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BBKA to holds fourth Asian Hornet Week in September

BBKA to holds fourth Asian Hornet Week in September
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week (September 5-11) and is asking the public to download a new version of the free Asian Hornet Watch app on their phones. The app designed by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology says Asian Hornets are often confused with similar species and it has an expanded gallery of …

Research reveals farmers aren’t aware of rodenticide resistance on UK farms

Research reveals farmers aren’t aware of rodenticide resistance on UK farms
Over three-quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by BASF has revealed. The research, which aimed to gain a greater understanding into the current rodent control measures and rodenticide usage on farms, has found that 88% of those surveyed were not sure if resistance to …

BPCA to hold Qualification Framework consultation events

BPCA to hold Qualification Framework consultation events
Do pest control qualifications need an overhaul, or are you happy with what we have and don't want to see anything change? Whatever your view, BPCA wants to hear it! BPCA is holding a series of online consultation events for anyone in the UK pest management sector. Members and non-members are invited to contribute. The outcomes of this review could …
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