Pest News

Flies are more than just a nuisance on the farm - they pose serious risks to livestock health and farm hygiene. These pests can spread disease, irritate animals, reduce milk yields in dairy cows, and lower weight gain in beef cattle.

Avian flu continues to devastate poultry farms across the UK, with recent outbreaks marking some of the worst on record. Shropshire, home to one of the UK’s largest barn egg sites, has reported 25 cases as of February 2025, leading to the culling of over one million birds

Last year, we spent the day with Giles Sharley “The Bristol Pest Controller” to see firsthand how he tackles one of the biggest challenges facing farmers: grain store protection.

Rodent control has become a critical topic in farming, with experts urging farmers to prepare for an uptick in rodent activity as seasonal changes drive these pests indoors.

As the colder months approach, farmers across the UK are being warned to brace for an increase in rodent activity.

Flooding can be an issue for homes, businesses and farms on its own, let alone when you add pesky rodents into the mix.

Mishandling chemicals is one of the top contributors to agricultural-related injuries, and a lot of accidents can be easily avoided if the correct care is taken in the first place. Lodi UK a leading manufacturer of pest control chemicals, with safety and education being topics we're extremely passionate about. To help you avoid any unnecessary accidents, we’re sharing our 5 top tips for safe chemical use & handling on farms: 

After a long three-year wait, the ultimate event for pest controllers is back... PestEx 2022!

Experts have warned that the warm wet summer has led to a huge increase in insect numbers this autumn. Click here to find out more.

Lodi's On-farm Pest Control Industry Journal Spring/Summer 2021 is out now! Click here to download it.