Food and crop diversity under threat in Europe
Since 2009, 10 EU associations representing the entire agri-food chain have been calling for solutions and proper investment schemes to support minor uses and specialty crops and to improve the availability of tailor made solutions for their protection. Minor uses concern fruit and vegetables, cereals, including rice, seeds, hops, flowers and all those plants that […]
CEPA asks European legislator to monitor internet sales of biocides more closely
In order to guarantee the safe use of biocides, European legislators have introduced increasingly stringent conditions for their authorisation, distribution, sale and application by approved professionals. However, cyber technology has given birth to new distribution systems that appear to be beyond legal control. With the arrival of online sales it has become a real challenge […]
News from the ‘ISNTD Bites’ meeting on vector control
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) is a new, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to a multidisciplinary approach to a set of diseases that have traditionally ranked low down in terms of public health priorities but nevertheless impair the lives of an estimated 1 billion people. The World Health Organisation recognises 17 NTDs, many of […]
Rats invade buildings in response to floods and low temperatures
Widespread flooding across the UK during 2012 has caused thousands of rats to retreat from their waterlogged outdoor nests and make for the nearest dry shelter. Given rats usually live within close proximity to homes and farm buildings, indoor sightings of these pests have sharply increased in recent weeks. If a nest becomes flooded, the […]
A farewell from Nigel Binns
Three years ago, I was lucky to add an excellent and rewarding role to my CV – that of Editor of International Pest Control. Today, as I prepare to depart my position, I’m happy to report that the magazine is being passed to the very capable hands. I’m still very active in pest control and […]
International Pest Control – March/April 2013 – Vol.55, Nr.2
You may notice a few changes to IPC magazine this issue. Besides aiming to cover all aspects of pest control in print, we have now embraced the digital age and have broadened our reach to include social media. We invite you to search out our various locations on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook where we welcome […]
Food manufacturers: challenges with managing pests in food handling facilities
How do you manage pests in your facility? Firstly any food safety programme should have a comprehensive pest management system. This is designed to control hazards from pests at every operational step of the food handling process, including biological hazards such Salmonella. In the USA, a large outbreak of Salmonellosis was caused by contaminated peanut […]
Space spray fundamentals
Control of flying insects in a stored product environment is always a challenge. Owners of large warehouses often prefer a non-residual space treatment instead of spraying wall surfaces with a residual insecticide. The aim of a space spray is to control flying insects with very small droplets penetrating between stacks of produce. Control of insects […]
