Pest controller Martin Harvey fears that Defra’s recent announcement regarding glue trap licensing in England will bring many parts of the hospitality and retail sectors to…
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The National Pest Awards are back for 2024 and the deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, June 7. The National Pest Awards remain the…
UK Chief Plant Health Officer urges beekeepers and the public to be vigilant to the presence of Asian hornets
By Simon King
The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than our native wasps and hornets. However, they do…
The Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) has announced the celebration of World Pest Day on June 6, 2024. Recognised as a global event since its inception…
Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp
By Simon King
Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest…
When it comes to recurring and severe infestations, it can be a minefield for pest controllers to determine the best approach to staying in control, whether…
BPCA said this week’s Nottingham Forum will be packed with industry news, technical sessions, guest speakers and CPD opportunities. The Forum, which takes place this Wednesday…
Pest controllers in Scotland are being asked to record mosquito activity on a new website called https://www.mosquito-scotland.com. A collaborative project between the University of Glasgow, the…
BPCA: Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation
By Simon King
British Pest Control Association said that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public…
Controlling rodents is no easy task. Every pest controller will know just how many elements there are to consider, from managing environmental factors to picking the…