pests - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T01:40:37Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/pestsThe oak, beech and birch could be lost if Britain does not act quicklyhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-oak-beech-and-birch-could-be-lost-if-britain-does-not-act-qui2015-01-12T09:53:28.000Z2015-01-12T09:53:28.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><div class="widget storyContent article widget-editable viziwyg-section-1024 inpage-widget-8939454 articleContent">
<p>Urgent action must be taken to save Britain's forests from being devastated by a wave of new diseases brought by climate change and the global trade in plants, leading scientists have warned.</p>
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<p>Species such as oak, ash, Scots pine, larch, beech, birch and juniper are all at risk from a host of new bugs, fungi and bacteria, some of which are already in the country. Others are expected to arrive soon.</p>
<p>One expert has warned that Britain's forests could suffer a similar fate to woodlands in much of the US, where vast stands of trees have been wiped out by beetles, whose numbers have exploded in the warmer temperatures.</p>
<p>Full article: <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/trees-under-threat-the-oak-beech-and-birch-could-be-lost-if-britain-does-not-act-quickly-9970347.html" target="_blank">http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/trees-under-threat-the-oak-beech-and-birch-could-be-lost-if-britain-does-not-act-quickly-9970347.html</a></p>
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</div>The War on Weeds and other Pestshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-war-on-weeds-and-other-pests2014-07-01T10:14:36.000Z2014-07-01T10:14:36.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>With summer having arrived safely throughout the UK following a wet May, growth is exceptional. Here, Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for.</p><p>Council cut-backs are showing up across the country making driving even more hazardous than usual. With species like hogweed, thistles, docks, etc. growing quicker and higher than grasses; a judicious spray of a selective herbicide mixed with trinexapac-ethyl PGR is the way forward.</p><p>It would increase safety by a huge percentage and save money for councils as the grass would be lower and less dense when a cut finally became necessary.</p><p>This practice is a proven mix and will be a major player in the control of amenity grass and weed growth throughout many county council spheres of work including housing areas and open spaces. When budgets are being attacked so severely, people must look outside the box and see what is available that is both cost effective and does the job.</p><p>Staying with Councils, the 'lowest price' seems to be the way they are going when awarding some contracts. But this does not always mean the cheapest option for them in the long run.</p><p>Their officers may have to run around more to ensure the job is happening and being carried out as per the specification. Depending how much of the above occurs and how many complaints are received at the switchboard, the actual cost may end being considerably higher than the original tender price.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180662?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180662?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-left"/></a>With so many hoops to jump through, as a contractor, applying pesticides safely throughout the UK and Ireland, CWC have achieved the Amenity Approved Standard, ISO 9001 and 14002 across all our Franchisees.</p><p>We adhere to these standards every day, and NOT just the day of the audit. <br/> With our WEED-IT technology blazing a trail down many street pavements, our franchisees comply with EU legislation and the new herbicide labelling on glyphosate products.</p><p>The law is that only spot treatment of weeds on hard surfaces is permitted. This law, as long as it is adhered to by ALL personnel applying Glyphosate to street pavements and other hard surfaces, will prolong the life of glyphosate.</p><p>If it is used incorrectly and perhaps blanket sprayed, then it may be found in water courses. The water framework directive gives the Environment Agency the power to closely look for pesticides in water. The result could be the withdrawal of glyphosate from use.</p><p>This would be disastrous for all of us, resulting in much higher food prices as agriculture would be hit hard and the cost of keeping the streets and high profile amenity areas clear of weeds would be colossal.</p><p>For more information, please contact Complete Weed Control’s National office on 01325 324 277 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.completeweedcontrol.co.uk" target="_blank">www.completeweedcontrol.co.uk</a>. You can follow Complete Weed Control on Twitter @CWCLimited.</p></div>BTMR Molecatcher of the month January 2011 - John Sykeshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/btmr-molecatcher-of-the-month2011-02-04T19:00:00.000Z2011-02-04T19:00:00.000ZWebmasterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Webmaster<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3">The British Traditional Molecatchers Register</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3">Molecatcher of the Month for January 2011</span> <br/><span class="font-size-3">is <br/>John Sykes</span>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">163 Moles caught during the month even with all that frozen ground !!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/members%20photos/JohnSykes1.jpg"><img src="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/members%20photos/JohnSykes1.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">If you are looking for a Traditional Molecatcher to help solve your Mole problem....<br/>find one local to you on......</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">"We don't make a mountain out of a molehill"</span></em></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div>400th Member at www.britishmolecatchers.co.ukhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/400th-member-at2011-01-28T19:30:00.000Z2011-01-28T19:30:00.000ZWebmasterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Webmaster<div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">British Traditional Molecatchers Register</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk"><font size="2" color="#663300">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</font></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">The BTMR is pleased to welcome our 400th member - Roy Wood.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk//images/members%20photos/RoyWood1.jpg"><font size="2" color="#663300"><img src="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk//images/members%20photos/RoyWood1.jpg" class="align-full"/></font></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">Roy lives on a farm in the Hampshire village of South Warnborough.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">Molecatching initially began as a hobby 20years ago when his own garden became overrun. After that challenge, he always volunteered his services to friends and neighbours but circumstances didn't allow him to pursue this venture. It wasn't until 6years ago that his hobby turned into something more.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">He was able to mole catch at weekends and achieved great results.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">With redundancy looming in 2010 after 30yrs in the same career, Roy decided to do what he loved, he booked himself onto a molecatching course and excelled at it. Over the years, Roy had read many books, experimented with various traps and methods and was now ready to put his passion into action and set up Molegone.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">Since Aug 2010 Roy has worked extremely hard to build up a client base which ranges from equestrian centres and private residences to hotels and farms. With his no catch no fee work ethic, his drive, commitment and enthusiasm, Roy is getting results and says that no job is too big or too small. More details can be found on Roys website -</font> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.molegone.co.uk/">www.molegone.co.uk</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">Good luck to Roy and welcome to the BTMR.</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="2" color="#663300">If you need a Molecatcher in your area you can find a TRADITIONAL one on</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk"><font size="2" color="#663300">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</font></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div>400th member for British Traditional Molecatchers Registerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/400th-member-for-british2011-01-26T15:00:00.000Z2011-01-26T15:00:00.000ZWebmasterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Webmaster<div><p> </p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/moles0005.jpg"><font size="2" color="#663300"><img height="379" width="529" src="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/moles0005.jpg" class="align-full"/></font></a></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">BRITISH TRADITIONAL MOLECATCHERS REGISTER.</font></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk"><font size="2" color="#663300">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</font></a></p><p><span><em><font size="2" color="#663300">"We don't make a Mountain out of a Molehill"</font></em></span></p><p> </p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">The BTMR is pleased to welcome our 400th member - Roy Wood.</font></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">Roy lives on a farm in the Hampshire village of South Warnborough.</font></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">Molecatching initially began as a hobby 20years ago when his own garden became overrun. After that challenge, he always volunteered his services to friends and neighbours but circumstances didn't allow him to pursue this venture. It wasn't until 6years ago that his hobby turned into something more.</font></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">He was able to mole catch at weekends and achieved great results.</font></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">With redundancy looming in 2010 after 30yrs in the same career, Roy decided to do what he loved, he booked himself onto a molecatching course and excelled at it. Over the years, Roy had read many books, experimented with various traps and methods and was now ready to put his passion into action and set up Molegone.</font></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">Since Aug 2010 Roy has worked extremely hard to build up a client base which ranges from equestrian centres and private residences to hotels and farms. With his no catch no fee work ethic, his drive, commitment and enthusiasm, Roy is getting results and says that no job is too big or too small. More details can be found on Roys website -</font> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.molegone.co.uk/">www.molegone.co.uk</a></p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">Good luck to Roy and welcome to the BTMR.</font></p><p> </p><p><font size="2" color="#663300">if you need a TRADITIONAL MOLECATCHER you can find one for your area at....</font></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk"><font size="2" color="#663300">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</font></a></p><p> </p></div>British Traditional Molecatchers Registers - Molecatcher of The Year 2010https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/british-traditional2011-01-22T22:00:00.000Z2011-01-22T22:00:00.000ZWebmasterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Webmaster<div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">THE BRITISH TRADITIONAL MOLECATCHERS REGISTER ( <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</a> ) is proud to announce their "Molecatcher of the Year Award 2010".....</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">We are the National Register for Traditional Molecatchers and our website is the best place to find a Traditional Mole Catcher in your area. Traditional Molecatchers are becoming a rare breed themselves!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The winner of our this year's BTMR Molecatcher of the Year Award is Dave Jones of North Yorkshire. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/MolecatcherofYearpresentationDaveJones2010.jpg"><img height="314" width="431" src="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk/images/MolecatcherofYearpresentationDaveJones2010.jpg" class="align-full align-center"/></a></span></p> <br/><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 13pt;">In the Picture - Dave Jones (left) receives the coveted Trophy and a little something with which to celebrate from Brian Alderton (BTMR's Founder)</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The British Traditional Molecatchers Register are delighted that it goes to such a worthy winner and fine ambassador for this great profession. When told of the award Dave replied......</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p><p>"I have been working in the Pest Control business for Root n Rodent for about 26 years and specialising in moles for Mole Control since learning to catch them the traditional way from a respected old local Traditional Molecatcher</p><p> He taught me the skills of the countryman and let me in on the secret ways of the mole. I will always remember the thrill of checking my traps for the first time and finding my first mole!</p><p>I still get that same feeling of achievement every time even now.</p><p>I have a job that I have enjoyed from that very first success. The mole is a very worthy adversary and is not always easy to outwit.</p><p>I am now passing my knowledge onto a younger employee of our company who also enjoys learning the old ways as it is so important to pass these skills on so that they are not lost.</p><p>I plan to be “The Mole Man” for many more years and become as skilled and knowledgeable as my mentor."</p><p> </p><p>More details about BTMR can be found on our website which is the countries leading register of Traditional Molecatchers in the UK. Anyone with a Mole problem can find a Traditional Molecatcher local to them - details of where you can contact your local Traditional Molecatcher is free from our website, together with a wealth of Mole related information.</p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk">www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk</a></span></p><p><span> </span></p></div>