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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 …

Republic of Ireland rodent callouts jump 35%

Rentokil has recorded a 35% increase in callouts to deal with pests in the Republic of Ireland between March and June 2021, with Dublin accounting for a quarter of the callouts. The company said that the closure of restaurants and resulting decreased levels of food waste during the first half of the year contributed to high callout levels, with rodents …
Republic of Ireland rodent callouts jump 35%

Ladder safety today: new guidance for employers

The Health & Safety Executive and Ladder Association have joined forces to release two new ladder safety guidance documents. In a one-off webinar – taking place on Thursday, July 15, at 10:30am – they will introduce the guidance and walk through the key steps to preventing ladder accidents in the workplace, including how to select (and maintain) safe equipment and …
Ladder safety today: new guidance for employers

HSE to continue COVID spot checks and inspections as lockdown measures ease

As the UK continues the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said that it is working with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so HSE said it is critical that …
HSE to continue COVID spot checks and inspections as lockdown measures ease

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

BPCA offers wasp advice for window cleaners

Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak. The British Pest Control Association is encouraging members of the Federation of Window Cleaners to be aware of the dangers posed by wasps and understand when to seek help from a pest management professional. More than half …
BPCA offers wasp advice for window cleaners
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