by David | Nov 15, 2022 | General, Rodents
LEGISLATION Proposals in Scotland relating to a ban on the use of rodent glue traps, and increased regulation of other wildlife traps, have been published. A consultation on the proposals is open now and will close on 14 December 2022. British Pest Control...
by David | Oct 30, 2022 | Asian Hornet, General
PEST NEWS Enhanced surveillance is now underway in Dover, following confirmation of an Asian hornet sighting. A photo, taken by a member of the public this week, was sent to the National Bee Unit (NBU) which later confirmed the identification. Department for...
by David | Oct 2, 2022 | Birds, General
Avian flu control zones in force across East England PUBLIC HEALTH Following a number of cases of bird flu in across the east of England, a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was declared on 27 September in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. Pest...
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...
