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 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 | 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 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 | 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...
