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...
by David | Feb 2, 2023 | Deer, General
Road traffic accidents involving deer present a major problem in the UK as well as in many other countries in Europe. Although exact figures are unknown it is estimated that annually the number of deer killed or injured on UK roads is likely to exceed 40,000 and may...
by David | Jan 30, 2023 | General, Rodenticides, Rodents
REGULATION The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations. Anticoagulant rodenticides are authorised on the understanding that no other practicable alternatives...
by David | Jan 30, 2023 | General, Rodents
PESTAWARE Householders are being urged to weigh up the cost of cutting corners on pest control this winter. During wintry weather, rats will begin to seek food and shelter indoors, posing a risk to businesses – but a greater risk could be a failed attempt at...
by David | Nov 30, 2022 | Deer, General
Article by: Timothy Lees, Wildlife Photographer, British Deer Society PHOTOGRAPHING THE DEER RUT Full-time wildlife photographer Timothy Lees provides retrospective insights and key safety tips on photographing the autumn deer rut. For a wildlife photographer the...
by David | Nov 30, 2022 | Deer, General
Article by: BDS, The British Deer Society, British Deer Society PREVENTABLE SUFFERING – DOG ATTACKS ON DEER At the British Deer Society, we sadly regularly hear reports and receive enquiries related to dog attacks on deer. Hardly a week goes by without a comment on...
