Butterfly numbers INCREASED this summer Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count revealed Wetter summer was good for butterflies, with average number of butterflies spotted highest for four years However, new 13-year trend figures show a worrying long-term decline Habitat loss biggest driver of decline; people urged to take action by creating a…
The National Pest Technicians Association Congratulate the Winners this year of the National Pest Awards 2023 ! Lifetime Achievement Award John Davison National Pest Technicians Association founding member and Chairman of the NPTA Member of the NPTA Unsung Hero of the Year Karen Brett John O’Connor Grounds Maintenance Member of the NPTA Local Authority of…
Ending use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum. This will take effect in July next year. The change was…
New PROMPT Classroom Course – Managing Cockroaches and Ants Introducing the inaugural offering on the PROMPT Classroom, the Managing Ants and Cockroaches course was developed in collaboration with Syngenta. This comprehensive course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively combat challenging infestations of the pests. The course explores the characteristics…
Urgent Survey On The Use Of Anticoagulants & Snap Traps To Eradicate House Mice (Mus musculus) Indoors In the future, the rules for the means that could be used to control mice (Mus musculus) indoors might change all over Europe. Therefore, we need your help to ensure that the European Commission and national governments…
BASF’s Selontra® becomes the only professional rodenticide suitable for targeting field mice, Apodemus sylvaticus The award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide, Selontra®, is now approved for usage on field mice (also known as wood mice), BASF has announced. This exciting label re-launch means that the popular product from the leading pest control solutions manufacturer is the only…
BASF announces phaseout of its difenacoum range BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa® Gold, Neosorexa® Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa® Bait Blocks, and Sorexa® D products later this year. Anthony O’Hare, Regional Business Manager for BASF’s Professional & Specialty Solutions, said: “At BASF we are committed to innovate to address our…
Appreciation for pest control’s John Hope On behalf of the Campaign For Responsible Rodenticide Use UK It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of pest control stalwart John Hope, states CRRU chairman Alan Buckle. “For several years John represented the National Pest Technicians Association on the CRRU UK Task Force…
FICAM® D WITHDRAWAL DATES NOW CONFIRMED Press Release from ENVU UK™ Bendiocarb, the active ingredient in Ficam® D, phase-out dates have now been confirmed by the HSE. The dates will be applied from the expiry date of the active substance from 31st January 2024, 180 days sell-out period and an additional 180 day for…
BASF welcomes Laurence Barnard as Country Business Manager for Professional and Speciality Solutions Leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has appointed industry expert Laurence Barnard as its new Country Business Manager for Professional and Speciality Solutions, it has announced. With over 15 years experience in pest management, Laurence will take the lead on BASF’s…