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12 May 2025
BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets. More
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04 October 2017
New CRRU study monitors UK barn owl breeding
A new Barn Owl Monitoring Study (BOMS) has been published as part of the surveillance being carried out by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. . More
02 October 2017
Whistleblower process introduced for rodenticide point-of-sale breaches by CRRU
CRRU has produced a reporting process for anyone that suspects a breach of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime point-of-sale checks. . More
13 September 2017
That’s newts to me
Jonathan Walker from BPCA Member company, Eradipest, expected a straightforward rodent problem. However, his site survey revealed that rats weren’t the only species that had made themselves at home.. More
Skunk hits the senses in Surrey
A professional pest controller had to do a double take - and take a deep breath - after coming face-to-face with a skunk in Surrey. . More
26 May 2017
CRRU approve guidance document for Internet sales of rodenticides in the UK
The CRRU board has approved a new document meaning that this guidance has now become part of BPCA Membership Criteria.. More
16 May 2017
Prince Charles to control grey squirrels with Nutella and contraception
It is understood that Prince Charles has backed a government plan to sterilise grey squirrels using traps filled with Nutella and oral contraceptive, with the aim of protecting their red cousins.. More
Members embrace CRRU Code of Best Practice and get amazing results
Back in 2016, Matt Garwood and his team at MG Pest Control switched over their sites to be fully compliant with the CRRU Code of Best Practice and started to monitor pest activity.. More
11 February 2013
British Pest Control Association comments on fox attack
Technical Manager Richard Moseley said "although fox attacks on humans are very rare, this doesn't mean we should dismiss the recent incident of the baby boy being attacked as an isolated incident.". More
17 September 2014
Natural England Board determines outcome of General Licences Consultation
Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed. . More
10 November 2016
Rare seabird population triples on Scilly Isles thanks to investment in rodent control
A three-year rodent control project, backed by Prince Charles, has successfully resulted in the number of nesting Manx shearwaters to increase dramatically. . More