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Pest 91: February / March 2024

Pest 91: February / March 2024
The February / March 2024 issue is now available online!

Inside issue 91: A full preview of PestEx, smart technology, bed bugs, International View, interviews with Lodi, PelGar & Catchmaster, 'Views from the Frontline', plus the Pest Test and all your regular news, views and comment.​

Rats are on the rise in Cardiff as companies and council report increase in call-outs

Pest control call-outs and rat sightings have gone up in the Welsh capital, according to figures from Cardiff Council. The statistics show that pest control callouts to the council’s own buildings went up by more than 100 from January 2022 to December 2023. However, private bookings made to the council's pest control service for the same period decreased, although they …
Rats are on the rise in Cardiff as companies and council report increase in call-outs

Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible 

The British Pest Control Association said that despite its concerted efforts and advocacy, the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for the controlled use of glue traps, has unfortunately been withdrawn. Undeterred by this setback, BPCA said it remains steadfast in its support for a viable licensing scheme that …
Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible 

How to avoid trapping non-target species

In this video, taken from BPCA’s Digital Forum 21: FriendWatch special, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about: The importance of education and knowing your species; How times have changed with respect to the humaneness of available traps; Changing legislation around trapping; and Things you can do to avoid trapping the wrong species. This video is intended for those …
How to avoid trapping non-target species

BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

The British Pest Control Association won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. Now in its 21st year, the TAF Awards, recognise, reward and promote best practice among trade associations in the UK. The Membership Engagement Award is given to the association which, in the opinion of the judges, has clearly demonstrated an increased level …
BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

Killgerm’s new double-sided LED UV fly control unit

Chameleon Stellaris is a double-sided LED UV fly control unit, from Killgerm, for large, open industrial areas. Killgerm said that it consumes up to six times less than equivalent models fitted with fluorescent tubes. Chameleon Stellaris comes with a three-year guarantee, excluding consumables, and is certified to the latest international legislation. Killgerm said Chameleon Stellaris features a patent pending design, …
Killgerm’s new double-sided LED UV fly control unit
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