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Pest 75: June/July 2021

June/July 2021
The June/July 2021 issue is now available online! News: Terminix UK sets out components of its growth strategy News: BPCA Wales Digital Forum: A report from the recent webinar, where gull licensing headed the agenda News: Grain store pest control: Lodi’s recent webinar gave pest controllers and farmers an insight into dealing with pests in the grain store Ask The …

PestWorld 2021 to return as an in-person event

The National Pest Management Association has reported that plans are well advanced for PestWorld 2021 to return as a face-to-face event this autumn. It will be held between November 2-5 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Aware that travel restrictions currently still exist for some international delegates, NPMA has created a dedicated International Guests PestWorld 2021 web page. …
PestWorld 2021 to return as an in-person event

Fewer pests due to cold weather in May and June, but also less fruit and birds

A leading entomologist and insect pheromone expert said the late Spring cold spell could have many knock on effects for wildlife and agriculture. Dr Sam Jones, technical director for International Pheromone Systems, said the extended cold weather in late Spring delayed development of many insects which certainly means there will have been fewer insects around for birds to feed their …
Fewer pests due to cold weather in May and June, but also less fruit and birds

Chinese takeaway issues apology after video of rats and raw chicken emerges

The manager of a Yorkshire Chinese takeaway said he was “very sorry” to his customers after a video of rats and raw chicken emerged. The footage, which is understood to have been filmed by a neighbour and since shared on Facebook, shows rats running around containers of raw chicken in the outdoor area of the Hull takeaway. Hull Live reported …
Chinese takeaway issues apology after video of rats and raw chicken emerges

Funding secured for gadget that identifies apple moth by its unique wing beat

MothNet, a partnership between two companies, has secured funding from Innovate UK to develop a fully automated codling moth monitoring system, which the companies said will offer a multitude of benefits to apple growers. The innovative project will exploit Agsenze’s innovative IoT systems and combine them with International Pheromone Systems’ (IPS) highly effective pheromone lures and traps to improve upon …
Funding secured for gadget that identifies apple moth by its unique wing beat

Understanding pests in food businesses

With pests in food businesses able to damage and contaminate food, causing economic loss and threatening public health, BPCA is running a dedicated webinar on the subject on Wednesday, July 21, at 12.30pm. In this webinar, BPCA technical officer Natalie Bungay will look at the main species you are likely the encounter, the causes of infestations, control options and legislative …
Understanding pests in food businesses
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