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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and focussed individual to join Killgerm Chemicals as an Area Sales Manager. Reporting to the Head of Sales and Customer Services, the main purpose of this position is to develop, manage and to profitably grow the sales of Killgerm Chemicals in the Scotland & Northern Ireland territory calling on local authorities, private pest control businesses and agricultural merchants.
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A Glue Trap Update from DEFRA and Natural England - The Licensing Requirements for the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.
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Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman.
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May 2024 following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the role.
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CRRU UK - Twelve Years of Moniroring Barn Owl Breeding
By Dr Alan Buckle, Dr Colin Prescott, Colin Shawyer
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has monitored barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership (WCP) every year since 2011. Over the study’s 12 years, the percentage of successful nests ranged between 23.2% in 2013 and 64.5% in 2014, with the annual average 46.3%. An average 2.9 chicks flew from every successful nest.
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Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Pest Control Officer who will be responsible for managing infestations and pest complaints in one of the Neighbourhood areas. The ideal candidate will work with Community Care workers to provide contracted and paid for services, support, advice and solutions to effectively deal with rodent problems and infestations. Click on the link to find out more!
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing infestations and pest complaints in one of the Neighbourhood areas of our Borough. Working as part
The lastest edition of PCN is now available to download!
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Preston City Council are seeking a Pest Control Technician to deliver the pest control service involving the treatment for and control of rodent, insect and vertebrate pests under the day to day control of the Environmental Health Manager. Click on the link for more information >>
To deliver the pest control service involving the treatment for and control of rodent, insect and vertebrate pests under the day to day control of the
A new chairperson is being recruited by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle, chairman since CRRU’s inception in 2004.
CRRU’s ultimate objective is to reduce the incidence of rodenticide residues in barns owls, the formally adopted sentinel species for all non-target wildlife. Since 2016, CRRU has operated the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, reporting to an HSE-led government oversight panel.
A role description is available at https://ow.ly/5gN450Q7UMz, with details of all CRRU activities on the same site. Freestyle applications including CV should be sent to [email protected] by midday Friday 15 December.
Royal Assent has been given to ban use of glue boards in Wales.
The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023, which was given Royal Assent on 17th August 2023, includes banning the use of rodent glue boards in Wales from 17th October 2023.
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The award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide, Selontra®, is now approved for usage on field mice (also known as wood mice), BASF has announced.
This exciting label re-launch means that the popular product from the leading pest control solutions manufacturer is the only professional rodenticide on the market suitable for targeting these wood or field mice.
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Water for Kids are recruiting!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Water for Kids to help bring clean water and sanitation to communities in Zambia and Uganda.
We’re looking for a part-time fundraiser/publicity contractor to work with us in the UK.
This is a flexible role that is mostly remote working although there will be regular meetings and events in England to attend.
Please send a CV and a letter outlining how your skills and experience match the job description and why you’re interested in the role, to [email protected]
If you were watching the launch of the latest series of The Apprentice last night, you may have spotted a familiar face in the pest control industry.
Read more about Mark Moseley and his journey to The Apprentice here: http://ow.ly/uGPA50MjLUs
We are pleased to announce that £3570 was raised at the PCN 2022 dinner charity raffle. This figure has been doubled by Killgerm, meaning we are able to donate £7140 to Water For Kids this year!
Thank you to everyone who attended the PCN dinner. We are delighted to announce that this time last week, with your help, we were able to make a four-figure donation to Water For Kids!
The NPTA are creating a new and exciting role and are looking to recruit a technical support officer to help the association in their ever-increasing success.
The successful candidate will carry out training; provide technical support for members; attend industry meetings and events and undertake audits. For more information, please visit >> https://bit.ly/3dYr6rp
Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business today announced it will become Envu as a standalone company, contingent on the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition of the business from Bayer.
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Our office view... finalising plans for PCN Dinner 2022!
There is still plenty of time to enter the PCN Junior competition which is in your latest issue.
Send in your little pesties drawing of a bug and we’ll choose our favourite to put on the cover of our next issue!
That’s not all – we’ll even turn your creature into a character and make them the star of their very own story. Send us some details about the bug, plus your drawing to [email protected], and we’ll use it to write the story.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets requires a Pest Control Officer to assist in providing a high quality pest control service.
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The fourth issue of PCN Junior is out too! The kiddies will enjoy learning about the different pests you can find in your garden, and enjoy making delicious, healthy bug bites!
Download here -> https://www.pestcontrolnews.com/pcn-130/
PCN issue 130 is out now! Download here -> https://www.pestcontrolnews.com/pcn-130/
Bayer Environmental Science are recruiting a National Account and Technical Manager to join its UK team!
This diverse and respected role is a rare opportunity for someone to work for an industry leading manufacturer. With joining Environmental Science, you will be joining a global industry leader in its markets, with the opportunity to be part of forming a new company in an agile, entrepreneurial, and passionate team.
For more information on the role and how to apply click on the link: https://bit.ly/3lTyx3o
Your opinions are important. This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and will provide important insight into rodent control on farms
BASF launches survey to explore rodent control and rodenticide usage on UK farms Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp BASF, the leading pest management solutions manufacturer, has launched its 2022 survey for UK farmers exploring rodent activity on farms across the country. The short survey, which ta...
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Bayer to divest Environmental Science Professional Business and further strengthen leadership team of Crop Science Division
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Pest Control News Issue 125 is out now!
Featuring Selontra in action, protecting non-target species with the New AF Amicus and much more.
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National Trust has launched a pest-control trial combining wasps and moth pheromones amid concerns that lockdown closures and fewer staff on site have created ideal conditions for moths to thrive.
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Charity’s pest review shows clothes moths have thrived during lockdown closures
Fast Acting Ridmus Alpha Proves Knock Out for Mice!
Ridmus Alpha is the new fast acting rodenticide from Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations.
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