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 for just over half a century. Many of our readers will be familiar with Alan as the Chair and driving force of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU UK), the industry…

NIGEL CHEESERIGHT RETURNS TO CRRU AS CHAIRMAN

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. Following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the role, he begins a three-year term on 1 May. From 2010 to 2021 with Rentokil Initial as head of technical services then director of product development, Mr…

Bird licensing for 2024

A reminder to consult 2024 general licences for bird management This is a reminder, for those involved in professional bird management, to ensure you have the latest copies of general licences before undertaking any lethal control of listed bird species. In fact, it’s not just about having the latest copies, it’s about following the licence…

Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes

All three user groups of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime – pest controllers, gamekeepers and farmers – have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products. Despite resistance from several farming organisations, the directors of stewardship regime operator, the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide…