Simon King

Wales

Editor at OvertheCounter Magazine

Editor at Pest Magazine

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NPTA introduces Honey Bee Code of Practice

3 days ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

NPTA has launched its Code of Practice: Honey Bees, which is now available on its website. Mark Wenman, NPTA technical manager and board member, highlighted that honey bees are not classified as pests. “In fact, they are among the most beneficial insects in our ecosystem, playing a vital role in pollination and biodiversity,” Mr Wenman said.
Blowfly risk level rises

3 days ago | overthecounter.news | Simon King

Sheep farmers in the North of England, Western of Scotland and Northern Ireland are being warned of the risk of blowfly strike as the local Blowfly Watch risk alert has been raised to red. The free Blowfly Watch service, run in partnership with NADIS, uses a combination of factors – including soil temperature and humidity – to predict a blowfly strike risk in a 40km area.
Hockey teams prepare for senior champs

3 days ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Simon King

By Simon KingFor the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Wimmera Hockey Association has entered two teams in the senior country championships. This continues a tradition of Wimmera teams playing at this level that dates back more than 70 years, with teams from the Horsham Women’s Hockey Association first participating in the annual ‘country week’ tournament in 1951. Local men’s teams have been making the pilgrimage to Melbourne for this event since the mid-1980s.
BPCA to host Digital Forum 31 on World Pest Day

4 days ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

Pest management speakers from around the world have been invited to BPCA’s World Pest Day celebrations. Taking place this Friday (June 6), World Pest Day marks the crucial role pest professionals worldwide play in protecting public health. Join our special online forum to take part in the day. Taking place on Zoom, from 9.30am on Friday, June 6, Digital Forum 31 is sponsored by Pelsis.
Downland welcomes new franchisee in South Cornwall

4 days ago | overthecounter.news | Simon King

Downland has appointed a new franchisee, Carharrack Farm & Country Store. Based near Truro, Carharrack Farm & Country Store is owned by Jason and Sarah Andrew and covers the South Cornwall area. Downland chief excutive Sophie Smith said: “At Downland we are committed to providing farmers with unbiased advice and support, and we’re delighted to be welcoming Carharrack Farm & Country Store into our network.
Electronic ID for cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

5 days ago | overthecounter.news | Simon King

Cattle identification and traceability in England will change over the next two years, in a major step forward in disease control and trade across the farming sector, Defra has announced. From Summer 2026, Defra will introduce changes to cattle identification, registration and reporting that will improve the government’s ability to respond effectively to disease. These changes will also simplify regulations and support industry to boost productivity, food security and international trade.
UK Pet Food welcomes new chair

5 days ago | overthecounter.news | Simon King

UK Pet Food has announced that its new chair is Dr Matt Elliott, scientific & regulatory affairs manager at Mars. Dr Elliott succeeds Rupert Phillips of Spectrum Brands, who stepped down from the role slightly early after a move away from pet food into the animal feed sector. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Dr Elliott brings a wealth of knowledge across product development, quality, science, and regulation.
Conservation charity warns of need for joined-up approach and a fast-track to effective grey squirrel controls

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

The new distribution map of red and grey squirrels across the UK and Ireland, covering 2017 to 2022, underlines the need for a re-think on current red squirrel conservation practices and measures, and perhaps more importantly, grey squirrel controls, according to conservation charity the European Squirrel Initiative (ESI).
Defining round for hockey teams

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Simon King

By Simon KingBy Saturday evening, the Wimmera Hockey Association season will have reached a significant milestone, when each team has played all opponents once, providing a good indication of where each stands within their division. However, there are still several big games to be played to reach that point.
Cleankill staff put their best feet forward for charity

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

Cleankill Pest Control staff have been walking or are planning walks to raise money for worthy causes. A stellar group of individuals have got together in aid of raising money for a much-loved Cleankill Pest Control employee who sadly passed away this year. Tony’s wife Sarah has got together a team of his friends and family (nicknaming themselves Tony’s Supergirls) to take part in the midnight walk on June 7 to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice.

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