Protecting Northern Ireland’s herds starts before the first warning signs appear A newly confirmed case of bluetongue in County Wexford is a timely warning for livestock farmers across Northern Ireland: disease risk does not stop at a county line or national border. The case involved an unvaccinated 16-month-old heifer that reportedly showed no obvious clinical […]
Why Northern Ireland properties should prepare for increased rodent activity this autumn. The warm weather may be fading, but the consequences of an exceptionally hot summer could be about to arrive at our doors. Extended periods of warmth provide favourable conditions for rodents to feed, breed and establish themselves outdoors. When temperatures fall and wetter […]
Rodents Aren’t Waiting for Winter Why farms may need to rethink the traditional pest control calendar For generations, the arrival of colder weather has been the familiar signal for farmers to start thinking seriously about rats and mice moving indoors. This year, the warning signs are appearing much earlier. Recent reporting by the Irish Farmers […]
A great piece of work by the Concept Pest Control team at Belfast Grand Central Station. Our technicians, Caleb and Jaydan, recently carried out a discreet night-time installation of Bird Free Gel on selected station signage and the new public statue after birds had begun perching on the structures, leaving unsightly fouling and creating unnecessary […]
Today our team paused the job to help a tiny bird in need, ensuring it was safely rescued and temporarily rehomed currently at Concept House before continuing our work. At Concept Pest Control, protecting properties also means respecting the wildlife and environment around us. Every living creature deserves care, and whenever we can help, we […]
Gardeners across the UK are being urged to look at protecting their plots from public health pests this autumn, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is asking the public to download a new version of the free Asian Hornet Watch app on their phones.
Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body.
DAERA is reviewing Northern Ireland’s wild bird general licences and is seeking views on species covered, alternative controls, protected sites, and licence conditions. The consultation closes 21 July 2022. Submit responses via the DAERA website.
PRESS RELEASE 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 the stewardship regime operator, the Campaign for […]
Find out which pests become most active as the weather cools — and how to keep them out.
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