PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR RESPONSIBLE RODENTICIDE USE 20 May 2020 Remote point of sale audits boost rodenticide review readiness Amid covid disruption, users and sellers of professional-use-only rodenticides are reminded that a formal review of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime by its HSE-led Government Oversight Group is imminent. Dr Alan Buckle, chairman…
DetailsThe UK Government has now announced a relaxation to the current lockdown rules issued a 50 page document (View Document) setting out guidelines for businesses and the public due to the ongoing corona virus pandemic. The main points are as follows Clinically vulnerable people should remain at home. Anyone showing symptoms however mild, should continue…
DetailsBritish Retail Consortium announce guidance for pest control activities The British Retail Consortium have provided guidelines on pest control procedures during the current crisis. It acknowledges that pest control is a key factor in protecting food and therefore public health and safety. However, it does specify that contractors must have procedures in place to safeguard…
DetailsStudy finds that seagulls can act as a reservoir for Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria ‘A recent academic study led by researchers at the University of Liverpool and published in the Microbial Drug Resistance journal, looked into urban gulls acting as a reservoir and spreading antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the environment. This study has identified…
DetailsNPTA TECHNICAL MANAGER JOHN HOPE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Lockdown – Can members go about their business? John: “obviously the government guidelines are changing daily, but yes, in theory, you can go out and provide your service. The Prime Minister said is that if you cannot work from home, you can go to work.…
DetailsUniversal Credit: Coronavirus and claiming benefits The information below is from the government websites. Support if you are self-employed If you are self-employed and claiming Universal Credit, and are required to stay at home or are ill as a result of coronavirus, the Minimum Income Floor (an assumed level of income) will not be…
DetailsPEST CONTROL BODY WARNS PUBLIC OVER ‘STOCKPILING’ DANGERS The National Pest Technicians Association are keen to warn British households about the public health and pest control dangers posed by stockpiling and hoarding during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As the outbreak continues, temperatures rise and members of the public continue to buy larger quantities of…
DetailsNorthern Ireland Recognises Pest Management Professionals as Key Workers We have today been informed that pest controllers are now classified as key workers by Department of Education in Northern Ireland and hopefully England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will soon follow suit. We at the NPTA, along with the BPCA, Manufacturers and…
DetailsLatest Government Measures on Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do Stay at home Only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people Wash your hands as soon as you get home For “Full guidance on staying at home and away from others” – Click…
DetailsNPTA UPDATES due to Covid-19 To all Members of the NPTA, We are all having to deal with pressures concerning the Corona Virus outbreak, the team here are still at the office supporting members on a daily basis. If you need advice or just need another opinion please ring us. We have followed Government…
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