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...
by David | Apr 18, 2023 | Deer, General
IS IT LEGAL TO SHOOT DEER? The British Deer Society is regularly contacted by concerned members of the public who have observed activity related to deer management taking place. While fully appreciating their concerns, we recognise that provided it is carried out...
by David | Apr 18, 2023 | General, Ticks
TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS DETECTION IN ENGLAND A new risk assessment has been published this week by a multi-agency cross-government committee, highlighting that tick-borne encephalitis is now likely to be present in England. The risk assessment is based on both human...
by David | Apr 18, 2023 | General, Rodenticides, Rodents
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps. Despite BPCA’s efforts to influence legislators, the Bill’s current form contains no exemptions for pest professionals. The...
