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Pest 78: December 2021/January 2022

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The December 2021/January 2022 issue is now available online!
News: The fight is on to save glue boards for professional use
Editor's Interview: Grahame Turner, owner of PestAcuity
Features: A year on the farm with Alex Wade

Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin

Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin
US-based Rollins Inc, best known by its subsidiary pest control brand of Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) not long before Christmas. Gareth Turner, managing director of Integrated Pest Management, founded the business in 2000. Since then, the company has grown and gained a reputation for providing a high-quality service in the commercial and residential …

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide Selontra

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide Selontra
BASF Pest Control Solutions is to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry. Having exhibited at the show for over 15 years, this year the BASF team will showcase its award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide, Selontra, which offers pest control businesses a unique solution to solve their rodent problems. Since launching …
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PPE regulations are changing

PPE regulations are changing
The Health & Safety Executive has issued interim guidance explaining the changes to PPE regulations that come into effect on April 6, 2022. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under …
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Southwark Council pest control fees skyrocket

Southwark Council pest control fees skyrocket
Southwark Council has proposed to increase property inspection fees for pests by 130% in its 2022/23 draft budget. This, Southwark News reported, would equate to a price of £57.30 per visit, while discounted visits will jump 100% to £28.60. Councillors have expressed unease about the higher pest control charges and their effect on vulnerable residents, who are already struggling amid …

BPCA to run refresher webinar next week on pest management legislation

BPCA to run refresher webinar next week on pest management legislation
Legislation is used every day in pest control and is being updated regularly, which shapes how our industry operates, the pests we can control and the methods used in their control. During a webinar, taking place from 12.30pm on Thursday, February 3, John Horsley, technical support officer at the British Pest Control Association will explore: How legislation is structured; and …
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