National Pest Technicians Association Welcomes Kevin Lawrenson as New CEO The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kevin Lawrenson as its new Chief Executive Officer. With 18 years of experience in the pest control industry, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the organisation, marking an exciting…
Hi, I’m Gerry! I am the new Killgerm Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. My Experience I have recently worked for Orkin UK as a Contract Manager for NBC Environment for five and a half years and trained to RSPH Level 2. NBC is renowned as a national bird and pest control company,…
New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released its latest Code of Best Practice (CoBP), reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians. Key revisions to the fourth edition of…
New General Manager Appointed for Killgerm Ireland Today, Killgerm Group announces a new internal appointment for Killgerm Ireland. Porsia Schofield has been promoted as the new General Manager for Killgerm Ireland, effective from 1st July 2024. Porsia has been working within Killgerm Ireland (formerly Spraychem/Sprayclear) for 16 years, and she has been instrumental in supporting…
Updated 19th June 2024: Glue Trap licensing applications now open via Natural England Following on from the new glue trap licence regime announced by Natural England and Defra in May, the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 will come into effect on 31 July 2024. Natural England have been appointed as the licensing authority and pest…
The UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence is urging UK beekeepers and the public to be increasingly vigilant to the presence of Asian hornet and report any sightings as we move into the peak summer season. The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health…
Dr Alan Buckle, Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Reading and Chair of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticde Use (CRRU UK) reflects with PCN on over 50 years in pest management. Alan retires from his CRRU role at the end of April 2024, with a stellar career that has shaped the pest management industry…
Ensuring Food Safety: The Vital Role of Pest Control When it comes to food safety, effective pest control plays a crucial role in safeguarding both consumers and businesses. At Killgerm, we understand the significance of maintaining a pest-free environment in the food industry. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of pest control…
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and at waste dumps Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum. This will take effect in July next…
Over 2,000 plants and animals have been introduced to GB from all over the world by people. These are known as non-native species. Most are harmless, indeed the majority of our agricultural species (wheat, barley, sheep etc) are not native to GB, but around 10-15% become invasive non-native species which spread and have a harmful impact.
Beaver charity event raises almost £2800 for Ukraine Beaver Pest Control has raised almost £2800 for the Ukraine Disaster Appeal after organising a successful 7 a-side football tournament for teams within the pest control industry. The tournament was organised by David Pullinger, the Service manager for Beaver Pest Control and was played on Sunday 29th…
Vazor® Fumigators to be withdrawn In accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulation, Vazor® Fumigators are being phased out of stock. The product can no longer be purchased after Friday 26th November 2021, and all product must be used by 29th June 2022. Please contact the Killgerm Sales Office for further information and to talk to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 30.07.2021 PestWest® flies high with another award-winning night for flyDetect® PestWest was announced the winner of the Digital Engineering/Technology Award for flyDetect® at the Made in Yorkshire Awards ceremony last night hosted by Insider Media Limited. The prestigious manufacturing dinner was held at the Hilton Hotel in Leeds, and celebrated world-…
The action plan for animal welfare was published today by DEFRA which includes their plan to ‘restrict the use of glue traps as a means of pest control to help make sure rodents are despatched in a humane manner.’ It is becoming more important as a professional pest controller to have the right training you…
Bayer launch new rodent digital pest management system A new rodent digital pest management system is now available to help pest managers improve efficiency when controlling rodents in retail outlets, places of food production and warehouse facilities. Tim Peeling, Bayer product manager, says rodent infestations can really damage brand reputation, making this new and innovative…
Does Your Vehicle Have Unexpected Passengers? You may have read the recent headlines in tabloid newspapers stating that rodents ‘big enough to put a saddle on’ are moving into a town near you, and while the size may be an exaggeration, rodent behaviour has certainly changed during lockdown. A British Pest Control Association (BPCA) poll…