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30 November 2025 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry unit at a second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/117). A 3km protection zone...
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Bed bugs have become an increasingly common issue in both homes and commercial properties throughout the UK. These resilient insects are experts at hiding and can spread quickly once introduced....
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Discover the most common questions UK poultry farmers ask about on-farm biosecurity. Learn how to protect your flock from avian influenza, salmonella, and other poultry diseases with practical, legal, and...
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Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are a familiar sight in many parts of the UK. Introduced from North America in the late 19th/early 20th century, they're now widespread in woodland, suburban...
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Blue Tongue Disease (BTD) is a serious notifiable viral disease that primarily affects sheep but can also infect other ruminants like cattle, deer, and goats. While it is not transmissible...
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Introduction Setting up a squirrel trap can feel straightforward at first, but many homeowners quickly discover that there is more to it than simply placing a trap and waiting. Effective...
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Introduction Grey squirrels may look harmless, but they are among the most destructive pests in the UK. They chew through electrical wiring, damage timber beams, and strip bark from trees....
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Introduction When squirrels invade your loft or garden, you have two main choices. You can hire a professional pest control company, or you can buy traps and deal with the...
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One of the most common questions UK farmers, horse owners, and smallholders ask is: "Do I need to put up warning signs on my electric fence?" The answer is simple: yes,...
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Electric fencing is one of the simplest ways to manage livestock in the UK. It's quick to install, cost-effective, and far less intrusive than traditional post-and-rail. But if you're putting...
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Electric fencing is one of the safest and most effective ways to contain livestock in the UK — provided it's set up correctly. The shock is designed to deter, not...
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Introduction When homeowners in the UK discover squirrels in their loft or garden, the first question is often about traps. Should you choose a live catch trap or a kill...
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One of the most common questions people ask when setting up an electric fence is: "How far apart should the posts be?" The answer depends on what you're fencing in,...
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What Happens If You Do Not Deal with a Squirrel Infestation Properly Introduction Many people underestimate the damage that squirrels can cause when they gain access to a loft, shed,...
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Introduction Squirrel traps are one of the most effective ways to deal with grey squirrels in the UK. But that does not mean they are always easy to use. Many...
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