Dr Alan Buckle, Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Reading and Chair of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticde Use (CRRU UK) reflects with PCN on over 50 years in pest management. Alan retires from his CRRU role at the end of April 2024, with a stellar career that has shaped the pest management industry…
Ensuring Food Safety: The Vital Role of Pest Control When it comes to food safety, effective pest control plays a crucial role in safeguarding both consumers and businesses. At Killgerm, we understand the significance of maintaining a pest-free environment in the food industry. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of pest control…
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and at waste dumps Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and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…
Over 2,000 plants and animals have been introduced to GB from all over the world by people. These are known as non-native species. Most are harmless, indeed the majority of our agricultural species (wheat, barley, sheep etc) are not native to GB, but around 10-15% become invasive non-native species which spread and have a harmful impact.
Beaver charity event raises almost £2800 for Ukraine Beaver Pest Control has raised almost £2800 for the Ukraine Disaster Appeal after organising a successful 7 a-side football tournament for teams within the pest control industry. The tournament was organised by David Pullinger, the Service manager for Beaver Pest Control and was played on Sunday 29th…
Vazor® Fumigators to be withdrawn In accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulation, Vazor® Fumigators are being phased out of stock. The product can no longer be purchased after Friday 26th November 2021, and all product must be used by 29th June 2022. Please contact the Killgerm Sales Office for further information and to talk to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 30.07.2021 PestWest® flies high with another award-winning night for flyDetect® PestWest was announced the winner of the Digital Engineering/Technology Award for flyDetect® at the Made in Yorkshire Awards ceremony last night hosted by Insider Media Limited. The prestigious manufacturing dinner was held at the Hilton Hotel in Leeds, and celebrated world-…
The action plan for animal welfare was published today by DEFRA which includes their plan to ‘restrict the use of glue traps as a means of pest control to help make sure rodents are despatched in a humane manner.’ It is becoming more important as a professional pest controller to have the right training you…
Bayer launch new rodent digital pest management system A new rodent digital pest management system is now available to help pest managers improve efficiency when controlling rodents in retail outlets, places of food production and warehouse facilities. Tim Peeling, Bayer product manager, says rodent infestations can really damage brand reputation, making this new and innovative…
Does Your Vehicle Have Unexpected Passengers? You may have read the recent headlines in tabloid newspapers stating that rodents ‘big enough to put a saddle on’ are moving into a town near you, and while the size may be an exaggeration, rodent behaviour has certainly changed during lockdown. A British Pest Control Association (BPCA) poll…
Through these uncertain times, we know how important it is for you to keep your business running. Please have a look at the links below that we think will be useful for you. These include the most up to date help and advice from the government: A new guidance on the coronavirus job retention scheme:…
Tetramethrin reclassification Insecticides containing tetramethrin at a concentration of 1% and greater will, from the 1st of May 2020, be required to feature a new hazard phrase on the label: ‘H351: Suspected of causing cancer’ due to their reclassification as category 2 carcinogens. Such labels will also feature the ‘health hazard’ warning symbol. The key…
Six general licences reissued for the control of wild birds Licences reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020. Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on…
Eleven species of birds, including rooks, great black-backed gulls and collared doves will have stronger protection from April 1, when they will be removed from General Licences, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today. All wild birds are protected by law. General Licences allow certain birds to be killed without the need to apply for individual…
Disinfection procedures: – A timely reminder of available options News reports covering the novel Coronavirus outbreak serve as a reminder about the importance of effective disinfection procedures. Regarding available disinfection options there are a variety of disinfectant surface sprays, and ULV disinfectants, suitable for use against a wide range of viruses and bacteria. Dealing with…
Natural England have today released details of new licensing arrangements for herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls. Read the full press release here. Additional technical details follow below: These gulls were removed from general licenses due to a decline in nesting populations. Data shows herring gull declines of 77% since 1986 while lesser black-backed gulls…