by David | Feb 6, 2026 | General
Reducing Deer Vehicle Collisions on Skye: How BDS Volunteers Are Driving Real Change Deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) are a serious and persistent challenge across the UK including Scotland. They put drivers and passengers at risk, cause suffering and death for deer,...
by David | Feb 6, 2026 | General
INVASIVE SPECIES A dead nest belonging to a yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, making it the first confirmed discovery in Wales. Also known as the Asian hornet, it is an invasive, non-native species and was first seen in France in 2004. Since then,...
by David | Apr 29, 2024 | Deer, General
Deer management targets to protect and restore nature in key areas of Scotland have been met, thanks to long-term collaborative efforts from estates. This winter, landowners and managers have been working hard to make progress in two areas where control...
by David | May 30, 2023 | General
Wildlife and habitats may be protected because they’re rare or vulnerable, or because they have a history of persecution. Wildlife crimes are committed when people intentionally or recklessly break the laws meant to safeguard protected areas and protected species....
by David | May 30, 2023 | General, Rodents
BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in front of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee in the Scottish parliament. BPCA has been invited to answer questions regarding our concerns about the Wildlife...
by David | Apr 21, 2023 | Asian Hornet, General
Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland PestWatch National Bee Unit (NBU) has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England. On Wednesday 5 April, NBU received a “credible triaged report” of an...
