by David | Aug 12, 2019 | General, Wasps
Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging families and businesses to act now before sting incidents become more likely in late August and early...
by David | Jul 27, 2019 | General, Rodents
The guidance on permanent baiting issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) in September 2018 has been changed. Where indoor permanent baiting has proved necessary, the frequency of inspections is now down to the pest professionals’ expertise....
by David | Jul 10, 2019 | General
The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of an individual, female Asian hornet in New Milton, Hampshire, after it was reported by a member of the public. Monitoring is underway to detect any other Asian hornets in the vicinity. Identifying an Asian Hornet Asian...
by David | Jun 30, 2019 | General, Wasps
Signs of a second bumper wasp season in as many years are being seen across the country and BPCA member Bayer suggests the mild winter is to blame. In a press release published this week, Bayer national account and technical manager, Richard Moseley, explained that...
by David | Jun 24, 2019 | General
Aston University study finds nine in 10 insects analysed from English hospitals were carrying potentially harmful bacteria – over half of which were antibiotic-resistant ‘Bugs with bugs’ were collected from food preparation areas and wards including neonatal and...
by David | Mar 11, 2019 | General, Rodents
With current rodent control challenges facing pest controllers, one of the essential areas of knowledge is an understanding of rodent behaviour. This article by Sharon Hughes, Global Technical Marketing Manager at BASF, provides an overview of aspects of rat behaviour...
