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…
DetailsLatest 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…
DetailsThe National Pest Awards 2022 is now back! Organised by Pest Magazine, The National Pest Awards has been launched to promote, reward and recognise excellence and good practice in British pest control. What better way of rewarding the hard work and dedication that goes into the UK industry. Enter for free now and help reinforce…
DetailsNPTA COURSE ON RODENT PROBLEM SOLVING Date: Tuesday 31st May Location: High Legh Village Hall, West Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 6LR Cost: £80.00 plus vat for NPTA members or £160.00 vat incl. for non members. CPD Points: 12 We are also happy to provide the course at your office should this be of…
DetailsRare 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…
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DetailsNew 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…
DetailsCitizen science project needs farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in large swathes of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle. Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being invited to join…
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