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Pest 72 (December/January 2020-21) out now

December/January 2020-21
The December/January 2020-21 issue is now available online! In this issue of Pest, we announce the categories and judging criteria for the relaunched National Pest Awards 2021, which will culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony at the iconic Houses of Parliament in London on Thursday, June 17. The issue includes an interview with Dr Alan Buckle, chairman of the …
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Barn owl study finds improved breeding performance

A new report from the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has revealed that barn owl breeding in 2019 was 4% higher, at 2.66 fledglings per nest, than the preceding four-year average. On the same basis, a 17% increase was also found in the percentage of nests that produced fledglings. These findings are from the annual Barn Owl Monitoring Scheme …
Barn owl study finds improved breeding performance

The 2021 National Pest Awards are open for entries!

We are delighted to announce that the relaunched National Pest Awards are now open for entries. The National Pest Awards are set to become a centrepiece of the pest industry calendar, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. This year’s National Pest Awards – which are run in association with the British Pest Control Association, the …
The 2021 National Pest Awards are open for entries!

BPCA launches three new Codes of Best Practice

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has released three new Codes of Best Practice, covering bed bugs, birds and reporting, which outline the responsibilities and procedures that BPCA members are expected to adhere to. BPCA’s technical team worked on the new documents in collaboration with the Servicing Committee, producing three new Codes of Best Practice: on: Bed Bug Management and …
BPCA launches three new Codes of Best Practice

Firm launches scheme to boost confidence of staff and customers amid pandemic

A Yorkshire pest control and hygiene firm has introduced a simple scheme to help businesses increase confidence amongst employees and visitors entering their workspaces. Key West Pest Control, which performs specialist antibacterial misting treatments for shops, pubs and business premises, has introduced a certification system designed to reduce anxieties amongst those still having to work in or visit offices. Under …
Firm launches scheme to boost confidence of staff and customers amid pandemic

Registration now open for PestExtra 2021

The British Pest Control Association has announced that companies and individuals can now register for next year’s PestExtra event. Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the online trade show and conference for pest management. PestExtra will consist of: Technical seminars and a new Innovation Theatre; A virtual trade show to meet suppliers of the latest tech; Scavenger …
Registration now open for PestExtra 2021

Terminix UK supports Valley Kids charity

Terminix has shown its support to the Valley Kids Rhydyfelin Project once again, with a donation of £1,000. Gareth Davies, Terminix’s director of specialist services, is pictured with the Valley Kids team and more than 1,000 Christmas treat bags. Valley Kids co-ordinator Erika Taylor said: “The Terminix donation of £1,000 that we received in November 2020 has allowed us to …
Terminix UK supports Valley Kids charity
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