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The December 2022 / January 2023 issue is now available online!
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NEWS CRRU launches action plan as resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides widens
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EDITOR’S INTERVIEW Gareth Davies, owner of Pest & Property Solutions, and a founding member of the Pest Expert Consortium
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FEATURES Technical feature: Back to the IPM Farm - Alex Wade gives an update on Wade Environmental’s on-farm work …
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New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice. According to CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle, these include “small but troubling numbers” with two or more such genes, labelled ‘hybrid resistance’. In both rats and mice, the geographical distribution of both …
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The Health & Safety Executive said its latest podcast focuses on stress and mental health, as part of the organisation’s Working Minds campaign. In the podcast, HSE chair Sarah Newton and Professor Cary Cooper, one the world’s foremost experts on wellbeing, discuss the importance of working in partnership to prevent work- related stress and to promote good mental health. Ms …
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BPCA’s new member benefit is offering members 10% off all their print requirements from Stirland Paterson, the printer of PPC magazine. The association said Stirland Paterson can help pest management companies with: Catalogues; Brochures; Ad-hoc marketing requirements; and Stationery items. Scott Johnstone, BPCA marketing and communications manager, said: “Not only does Stirland Paterson provide great value for money, but they’re …
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After years of research and innovation, the GEA R&D Team has achieved its goal of optimizing and improving silicone pheromone supports for monitoring a wide range of food pests:
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▪ made with ad-hoc silicone blend, suited to be used in food industries,
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▪ cylindrical shape, larger emission surface and longer lasting
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▪ better efficacy: high catches number even in a low-presence infestation condition
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▪ fully metal detectable version
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▪ totally compliant to the main certification standards (BRC, IFS, etc.)
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Pest controllers had the opportunity to win unforgettable prizes this autumn, as Metex Online ran a special giveaway, together with pest product retailers. The prizes included a sunrise hot air balloon ride, a supercar track day, and two Nordisk TX11 rat blockers with an installation pole. Customers entered the giveaway simply by making any purchase from a participating stockiest, including …
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The British Pest Control Association is calling on members to join its charity Christmas quiz next week. This year, BPCA is supporting Dementia UK, and the association is looking to raise lots of money for the charity. The quiz will be hosted by BPCA’s Natalie Bungay and John Horsley. If you don’t want to attend but would still like to …
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