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Bug-bare: Ten things you didn’t know about Cockroaches
And expert tips to keep them at bay…
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May 2023) and so here at Envu, we’re building on our partnership with the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Together we’re shining a light on the issue of anxiety and offering practical help for those working in pest control.
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Rat Race for Avian Flu
Step up rodent control in fight against bird flu says national body. As Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) restrictions are relaxed in the farmed bird sector, both the government and trade associations maintain, that bird keepers must still enact powerful measures to combat rodents, as rats and mice are cited as potential vectors in spreading the disease
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International Women’s Day – What it means to us
As part of International Women’s Day (IWD) we’re speaking to Lucy and Lucy from our Envu UK team about the key messages and exploring this year’s chosen theme #EmbraceEquity.
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Envu embraces 2023 with new team members and new thinking
Only a matter of months since Envu was created following the divestment of Envu Environmental Sciences, the company is establishing a clear direction and growing from strength to strength. The most recent appointments include Richard Faulkner, National Account and Technical Manager UK & Ireland, and Paul Fisher promoted to Head of Sales UK & Ireland.
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Digital Pest Management – Driving the change
We’re hardwired to resist change; facing the unknown can be stressful. But embracing change can make us more resilient, create opportunities and experiences, and generate a new confidence.
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Effective, Fast, Reliable
Here's what our customers are saying about Harmonix Rodent Paste.
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Sustainability and Dynamic Integrated Pest Management
Dynamic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control. It minimises the impact on the environment, reduces the risk to non-target species and lowers the likelihood of pest populations developing resistance.
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Celebrating the future workforce
Envu Environmental Science supports youth in pest control.
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Digital solutions drive more effective IPM strategies
Integrated pest management (IPM) requires a comprehensive understanding of target species, their behaviours and biology, the environment and the solutions available. These individual components are complicated enough but when you add-in their interactions, you have a complex system to navigate.
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Meet Paul Fisher
Joining the UK team as the new National Account and Technical Manager, Paul Fisher has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Pest Control industry.
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Summer: Peak Pests
Summer brings sunshine, ice-lollies and…pests. Whether there are flies in the kitchen, ants in the conservatory or wasps at the BBQ, they are unwanted and uninvited guests. In this article, we find out what drives these annoying creatures into our spaces and what we can do about it.
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Time to go digital?
New payment plan offers pest controllers support and flexibility to make the move
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Delivering the future of pest control
Driving sustainability, efficiency and efficacy
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Reducing stress, improving welfare, protecting profits
Simon Rawson of Roxby Farm Supplies shares his insights into red mites and the effective plan of action he suggests to his customers.
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A new industry and a new challenge
Meet Begum Erel – Head of Sales UK & Ireland
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Celebrating youth in pest control
To celebrate World Youth Skills Day we take a look at the benefits of a career in pest control and dispel the misconceptions.
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How and why do pest populations and behaviours change?
If living things cannot adapt, then they will eventually become extinct. All living things adapt and change due to external pressures acting on the individuals within a particular species.
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Feeling trapped?
Having a quiet moment, being outdoors and changing your environment are great for your mental health, but what happens when these are already part of your day job and you are still feeling low?
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Food security and protecting farmer investment post-harvest
Pro-activity needed, as ongoing challenges make every grain count
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Making life easier and more profitable for pest controllers
New Harmonix Rodent Paste helps PCOs in tricky situations. Hear from Lewis Clarke and his experience using it.
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Behavioural resistance in rodents… and how Harmonix Rodent Paste can help
Regular and thorough inspections that identify the encroachment of rodents early is a must. Harmonix Rodent Paste overcomes some behavioural resistance due to its wide application allowance on the label.
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International Women's Day 2022
On International Women’s Day, we’ve partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the Pest Control Industry. #IWD #BreakTheBias
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Harmonix® Rodent Paste is available now
Find out about brand new Harmonix® Rodent Paste, a new wide use rodenticide which is available now.
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How has the pest control industry faired over the past 12 months?
Two pest controllers tell us how their businesses have performed over the last 12 months.
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How to eradicate fleas
Top tips on how to identify and manage flea infestations this winter
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Young Pest Controller award finalists
This year’s Young Pest Controller of the Year award is sponsored by Envu, read on to find out more about the three finalists.
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Harmonix® Rodent Paste – new wide use rodenticide
Advice on how to get best out of Harmonix® Rodent Paste, a new rodenticide with extensive label use.
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Mental Health Support in the Pest Sector
The nature of the pest industry means many pest controllers face mental health challenges, but there is support out there. Here one pest controller tells his story.
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Why Formulations Affect Insecticide Performance
Insecticide formulation technology is vitally important as it enables the same active ingredient to perform in different treatment scenarios.
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How To Control Ants
Controlling ants is a key job for pest controllers’ during the warmer months. Read our top tips for controlling the pest here.
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CALM The Campaign Against Living Miserably
We've teamed up with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to help support mental wellbeing in the turf, amenity, and pest control sectors.
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How The Pest Control Industry's Been Affected By Covid-19 In 2020
What impact has Covid-19 had on the UK’s pest control sector in 2020?
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How Digital Pest Management can support Pest Managers
How the revolutionary tool, Digital Pest Management, can transform the roles of Pest Managers and take pest control into the future.
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Wasp Season Review 2020
Mark Porter shares his opinions on the 2020 wasp season and the challenges that are facing the sector.
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Key Products for Key Workers Webinar
Watch Richard Moseley from our Pest Solutions Team from 12th May 2020 in a 1 hour webinar and Q&A session detailing how we are supporting key workers with key products.
