A year-long Government survey has shown that public support for renewable energy sources is at an all-time high of 85%, up 6% from the previous year. Even the controversial offshore wind farms are showing great support at 76%, with 81% of people backing wave and tidal energy sources. Support for onshore wind farms is lower at … Continue reading Government Survey has Shown Support for Renewable Energy at All-time High in UK
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Google Project Sunroof – Search Engine Giant Google to Map Solar Potential of Britain’s homes
Internet search engine giant Google is set to ‘map’ the solar potential of Britain’s rooftops using its Google Earth and Google maps technology. ‘Project Sunroof’ has already seen them partner up with energy giant E.On in a bit to encourage renewable energy sources in Germany. And now the resulting ‘online solar calculator’ looks set to … Continue reading Google Project Sunroof – Search Engine Giant Google to Map Solar Potential of Britain’s homes
Pigeon Guano & Disease – Over 60 Diseases Associated with Birds and Their Mess
It’s said that there may be over 60 diseases that are associated with birds and their mess, many of which can become airborne in dried droppings and, if you are not careful, breathed in. Here are just a few of the known transmissible bird diseases associated with pigeons, geese, starlings and house sparrows, all of … Continue reading Pigeon Guano & Disease – Over 60 Diseases Associated with Birds and Their Mess
‘No Feeding The Gulls!’ – Fife Council’s education drive to tackle dive-bombing seagulls
A council in Scotland is taking the unusual measure of involving the public, even local schools, in its bid to tackle the on-going menace being caused by dive-bombing seagulls. Fife Council already has a pest control contract in place to specifically deal with the pesky gulls, but they still received around 100 calls from distressed … Continue reading ‘No Feeding The Gulls!’ – Fife Council’s education drive to tackle dive-bombing seagulls
Bird Repellent Gel Products are Officially ‘back on the market’
Bird repellent gel products are officially ‘back on the market’ after being affected by the BPR regulatory changes in 2016. Many in the pest control industry thought the move was an example of regulation gone mad anyway. The Biocides Product Regulation was introduced to protect people and animals from harmful organisms like bacteria or from … Continue reading Bird Repellent Gel Products are Officially ‘back on the market’
Mucking in for Pigeon Guano Clearance
It’s a messy job, but someone has to do it! Clearance of built-up pigeon guano is one of the most common problems we have to deal with, and, although we say it ourselves, we have become something of a specialist in the area. It’s remarkable how quickly pigeons can make a mess of things it … Continue reading Mucking in for Pigeon Guano Clearance
