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26 February 2024
Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem
Dr Alex Kent gives PPC readers a more detailed look at Echinococcus multilocularis, why APHA monitors it and how pest controllers can help.. More
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26 February 2024
Mental health and pest control
In PPC114, Paul Westgate tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them. . More
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20 February 2024
Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible
Proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for glue traps, have been withdrawn. . More
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15 February 2024
Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report
The latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’.. More
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31 January 2024
Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra
Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.. More
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23 January 2024
Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.. More
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18 January 2024
Pest-related diseases report sparks call for collaboration between pest management and public health
A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.. More
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02 January 2024
Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes
PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.. More
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27 November 2024
Top tips for winter driving
Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads when out on the job.. More
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05 December 2023
Pesticide mix that caused death of holidaymakers not legal in UK
The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.. More
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30 November 2023
CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe
CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice. . More
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30 November 2023
Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England. . More
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27 November 2023
Pests in politics: November 2023
A special pests in politics article, this time including an open letter and response to the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding the Welsh glue board ban.. More
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27 November 2023
Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales
Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry. . More
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21 November 2023
Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee
BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland. . More
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28 September 2023
BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023. . More
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11 September 2023
CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.. More
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11 September 2023
Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments
BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs. . More
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17 October 2023
UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent
UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023). . More
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11 July 2023
BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation
British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.. More
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12 June 2023
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings
Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.. More
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06 June 2023
Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards
A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.. More
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05 June 2023
Global Pest Management Coalition Celebrates World Pest Day: United in Care – A Standard of Excellence for Professional Pest Management
Press release: As part of its dedication to promoting global excellence in pest management, the Coalition also announces the availability of A Global Framework for Pest Management Standards.. More
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26 May 2023
BPCA to give evidence at Scottish parliament on rodent glue boards
BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in Scottish parliament.. More
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20 April 2023
Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service
BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.. More