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Onset of wetter conditions raises threat of slug activity
The recent onset of wetter, more typically autumnal weather has led to an increased risk of slug activity within newly…
Pest Control
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Tougher rodenticide rules for farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers on permanent baiting
Tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, with legal backing, have been introduced by the…
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Minimise flea beetle damage
A hot summer and earlier than usual harvest has meant that oilseed rape establishment has now taken priority for many…
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Moderate-to-high slug pressure anticipated for the season ahead
Increasing numbers of slugs are being reported in various parts of the UK, and this trend is set to continue…
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No change to Racumin Foam pack sizes
It has been announced that Racumin Foam will be exempt from upcoming changes to minimum pack sizes of professional-use rodenticides,…
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Mixed outlook for practical rat control from farmers
In roughly equal measure, concerns and reassurance about rat control on farms have been identified by a recent survey. Working…
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Corteva Agriscience appoints William Corrigan as crop protection sales manager
William Corrigan has been appointed as the new crop protection sales manager for Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont. He took post…
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New control for Bruchid beetle
Following last year’s widespread downgrading of field beans due to bruchid beetle damage the authorisation of insecticide Biscaya (thiacloprid) for…
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All rodenticide users encouraged to update knowledge
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their professional competence in the use…
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Rodenticide-trained gamekeepers, farmers and pest controllers up 13,000; members of approved farm assurance tops 97,000
Less than two years since the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s mid-2016 introduction, 13,000 users of professional-use-only rat baits have undergone…