Update on the Use of Glueboards

The glue traps bill has now achieved Royal Assent. However, for the present, you can still use glue boards, making sure you fully comply with the PMA glue board code of practice. At present, we are entering into a period of consultation with DEFRA and will update our membership on any developments as soon as…

Acquisition Opportunity

Acquisition Opportunity A pest and bird control business based in the South East of England, established in 1988, has longstanding client relationships of over many years built through recommendation.Respected and well known within the industry to provide expert knowledge and services. Operating predominantly within the London and South East areas but not restricted to boundaries.…

Super Cam

SUPER CAM Key Features: Android and iOS systems compatible Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot Wireless range up to 20m Digital pinch zoom Auto / manual focus Adjustable light Dustproof and waterproof For More Information: Super Cam Wireless Inspection Camera  

HSE safety alert issued: ear loop masks/respirators

HSE safety alert issued: ear loop masks/respirators A safety alert, issued on 26 April 2022, advises that HSE does not recommend using ear loop masks/respirators as tight-fitting RPE at work. New HSE research has shown that respirators/masks which rely on ear loops to hold the respirator/mask in place, do not protect people adequately when used…

Latest rodenticide surveillance finds stubborn barn owl residues

Latest rodenticide surveillance finds stubborn barn owl residues Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. The previous year’s figure was 87%. Since this latest 2020 sample of barn owl remains was collected, CRRU…

Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control

Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. “Whether caused by deliberate abuse or unintended secondary poisoning from eating poisoned rodents, this incident…

New rodenticide guidelines: Future availability of professional baits in users’ own hands

New rodenticide guidelines: Future availability of professional baits in users’ own hands To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new practical guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK. According to CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle: “The need arises because, as responsible rodenticide users already…

Implications for rodenticide users of new label text specifying bait-station standards

Implications for rodenticide users of new label text specifying bait-station standards   Changes required by Health and Safety Executive to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping. Updated text will appear on labels January onwards, according to chairman of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide…

DEFRA issue new general licenses for 2022

DEFRA issue new general licenses for 2022   Defra have issued new general licenses for 2022 which will run for two years unlike the previous versions which lasted for one year. Defra state that this is to provide a more stable platform for operators to use. In general there are only minor changes but they…