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 | 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 | Nov 28, 2022 | Barn Owls, General, Rodenticides, Rodents
WILDLIFE CRIME A sudden and marked increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents that involve the powerful rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by the government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS). Some involve either negligent misuse or...
by David | Aug 26, 2022 | Barn Owls, General, Rodenticides
Another year of “stubbornly static”, and in some cases rising, rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits: could irresponsible practices by a delinquent minority restrict future pest control options...
