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Urban Rat control in Europe: Summary of responses from national pest control associations

The German Environmental Agency (UBA) has initiated an e-consultation with the Member States to find out what the situation of rat control is in urban areas, mainly in the sewage system.

CEPA Brown Rat fact sheet

The CEPA Scientific Committee explain facts around the infamous Brown Rat

CEPA Tiger Mosquito fact sheet

The CEPA Scientific Committee explains the invasive tiger mosquito and its effects in Europe.

Pest management and COVID-19 in the press

Many countries are beginning to report increases in pest numbers due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. This rise is likely due to...
Press
COVID-19

Protecting Staff and Customers

In order to optimise the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) the WHO advises eliminating contact with others and staying home whenever...
PPE
COVID-19

National lobbying initiatives

Regulation on whether or not pest management is considered an "essential" service varies widely by country. Check out the status of each EU country...
PM "essential" service
National Lobbying

Pest management: an "essential" service

The pest management industry has been defined as 'essential' in some European countries, thanks to pest management's support role or other crucial services (notably...
COVID-19
National Lobbying
PM "essential" service

COVID-19 transmission

There is currently no evidence to suggest that the virus can be transmitted through pests and other animals. More general information...
COVID-19

Disinfection & pest management

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have guidance on how best to practice disinfection. A large number of pest...
COVID-19
Disinfection
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