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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 …

Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control

The use of glue traps to catch rodents could be banned under a new law backed by the Government. The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill was been introduced in Parliament by Jane Stevenson MP this week. The new Bill will enable a full ban on the use of glue traps to catch rodents. Introducing the Bill, Jane Stevenson, MP for Wolverhampton …
Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control

1env details recent investments

1env has announced a number of expansion at its national distribution centre in Leigh-on-Sea. The company’s office support team has now moved into its new, first floor, 2,000sq foot office space, complete with a high-tech meeting and training room, as well as the ‘Ro-Café’, which is open all day. Richard Lunn, 1env’s managing director, said that by moving the offices …
1env details recent investments

HSE to continue COVID spot checks and inspections as lifting of restrictions are delayed

With the UK government delaying the full lifting of COVID restrictions in England by four weeks, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) said that businesses need to continue to have COVID-secure measures in place that are in line with the latest Government guidance. The HSE said it is working with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on …
HSE to continue COVID spot checks and inspections as lifting of restrictions are delayed

Council waives pest control fees after rise in rodent numbers

North Lanarkshire Council has suspended charging for services to control rats and mice for one year. The council introduced a charge, which is set at £49.15, for pest control measures as part of a previous budget, however, during the pandemic rodent sightings have increased significantly. During the full council meeting last week, councillors discussed the proposed suspension of charges, Council …
Council waives pest control fees after rise in rodent numbers

BASIS adds new recruits to its team

BASIS has expanded its workforce with the recruitment of two new employees. Jade Prince and Tanya Kesterton join the team to take on two new roles as business development executive and head of digital learning, respectively. Ms Prince has a background in environmental science and is FACTS qualified. She said: “My role centres around promoting the courses, boosting membership and …
BASIS adds new recruits to its team

Register for BPCA's Digital Forum 9

The British Pest Control Association's latest Digital Forum will take place on Wednesday, July 7. BPCA said the event will be packed with industry news, technical sessions, guest speakers and CPD opportunities. The event is sponsored by Lodi UK. To take part in the event, BPCA said that all you need is a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet and an …
Register for BPCA's Digital Forum 9
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