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23 February 2023
Why rodenticide resistance poses a problem for food processors
Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.. More
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22 February 2023
Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK
In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.. More
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25 January 2023
Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.. More
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23 January 2023
Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.. More
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09 January 2023
Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice
Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.. More
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12 December 2022
Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU
New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice. . More
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02 December 2022
VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease
In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.. More
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02 December 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | The wonderful world of rats
In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!. More
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22 November 2022
BPCA Chief Exec gives evidence to Welsh Select Committee on glue boards
BPCA's Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month. . More
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15 November 2022
Marked increase in illegal rodenticide use threatens future availability, says CRRU
A sudden increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents involving the rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS). . More
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07 November 2022
VIDEO: Professional pest proofing strategies
In this video John explores why we need to carry out proofing, managing proofing strategies and building designs that could exacerbate an infestation.. More
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01 November 2022
The wonder of rats - the incredible and sometimes disgusting things they do
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do. . More
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01 November 2022
Rodent baiting for pest controllers and environmental impact
Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.. More
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01 November 2022
PestWatch: Ship rats in Britain
Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.. More
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01 November 2022
Dealing with dead rodent odours
PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.. More
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31 October 2022
CRRU update for 2022 – how is rodenticide stewardship going?
Dr Alan Buckle gives an overview to PPC on where the stewardship scheme is at and where it’s going. . More
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31 October 2022
Sustainability and dynamic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for professionals
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.. More
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10 October 2022
VIDEO: Rodent behavioural and physiological resistance
In this video, John Horsley explores rat and mouse behaviours, physiological resistance to rodenticides and managing resistance. . More
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01 September 2022
VIDEO: Mouse control best practice and tips for management
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.. More
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17 August 2022
Research reveals farmers aren’t aware of resistance issues on UK farms
Press Release: Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by pest control solutions company, BASF, has revealed.. More
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17 August 2022
CRRU asks could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?
Press release: Rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits, says CRRU.. More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Rodent digital monitoring
In this video Tim Bloomer talks about the benefits to your pest management business of using Bell Sensing technologies to carry out rodent monitoring. . More
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01 July 2022
New rural rodent control training programme and CPD portal for UK farmers
Press release: BASF has strengthened its stewardship and support to farmers across the UK by launching a new digital portal offering farmers an interactive rodent control training programme.. More
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01 July 2022
Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population
As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations. . More
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31 May 2022
PestWatch: Field mice control
In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK.. More