by David | Sep 28, 2022 | General, Ticks
PESTAWARE An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Ticks, which are implicated in the spread of Lyme disease, can be inadvertently picked up in long grass in infested...
by David | Sep 22, 2022 | General, Wasps
The lifecycle of a wasp TECHNICAL | PPC108 September 2022 What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies? The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. Read all about it in this article from Manaaki Whenua –...
by David | Sep 2, 2022 | Butterflies, General
A new report finds that many butterfly species are flourishing in Scotland – but this trend is likely to be short-lived without measures to reduce the effects of climate change. Sun-loving insects like butterflies are benefitting from hotter summers. However, this...
by David | Sep 2, 2022 | Asian Hornet, General
INVASIVE SPECIES Elliott Rose-King and Martin Rose-King, Bounty Consultancy Services, provide an update on the status of invasive Asian hornets in the UK. The summer has continued to be quiet in the UK, with no further confirmed Asian hornet sightings or suspect...
by David | Sep 2, 2022 | Cockroaches, General
Cockroaches: Understanding behaviour and best treatment PRESS RELEASE When a cockroach is spotted scurrying across a kitchen floor, whether it’s a domestic home or business, it can understandably be a cause for alarm. Here, BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple...
