UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF RODENT NICHE IN DISSEMINATION OF PATHOGENS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance Lead Supervisor Dr Sheila MacIntyre, University of Reading, Dr Colin Prescott, University of Reading, Dr Alan Buckle, University of Reading, Dr Matthew Davies, industry supervisor, Killgerm Chemicals Ltd Background Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species.…

How to Earn CPD Points During the Pandemic

How to Earn CPD Points During the Pandemic While the world sees significant changes to our daily lives it remains as important as ever to demonstrate your credentials to customers with independent proof that you have received proper professional training and have continued to update your expertise through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). During the pandemic,…

PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS CONFIRMED AS KEY WORKERS

PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS CONFIRMED AS KEY WORKERS

PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS CONFIRMED AS KEY WORKERS The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have announced that George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has confirmed that pest management is an essential sector during the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic. The “food and necessary goods” section, specifically concerning hygiene, covers pest management in…

Offers of presentations for ICUP 2020 sought

Offers of presentations for ICUP 2020 sought The organisers of the next International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) to be held in Barcelona, Spain are inviting all those working, or researching, within the field of urban pest management to offer an abstract detailing their work to the organising committee. If accepted their paper will be…