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WaspBane News
8th September 2006.
The Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain
The Royal Horticultural Society has recommended WaspBane as a Father's day gift. In its press release (www.rhs.org.uk/news/pressreleases/hamptoncourttoys060605.asp) the RHS placed WaspBane on its Father's Day "2 Toys for the Boys Wish List".
WaspBane Launches into Holland
Waspbane has appointed Ferrx as its official distributor in Holland. A dutch version of the waspbane website is under construction and is expected later in the year.
CPD Accredited Seminars
The first of four seminars held in Ashford in Kent was well attended and well received. General feedback was very positive with pest controllers agreeing that the seminars provided new information about new market potential in dealing with nuisance wasps.
In field studies across the country, WaspBane has helped reduced sting rates in visitor attractions by as much as 97%. Now the strategies behind this achievement are to be shared in a series of seminars specially for pest controllers hosted by WaspBane across the country. Seminars are to be held at the following venues:
Roundhouse Hotel (Bournemouth): 10th May 2006
Rothley Court Hotel (Leicester): 17th May 2006
Ramada Leeds North (Leeds): 24th May 2006
The cost of each seminar is £245.00. For 2006, and as part of an introductory programme, WaspBane will be sponsoring the first 100 applicants. Sponsorship is available on a first come first served basis exclusively to pest controllers.
Each seminar attracts 5 CPD points under the PROMPT (basis) scheme. Topics covered include;
The Wasp; A Growing Liability - If wasp control strategies are able to reduce sting rates in visitor attractions by as much as 97% then there is an issue of redefining the wasp from an Act of God to a manageable hazard. This topic addresses the wasp as a hazard and the need to reduce risk.
Wasp Behaviour and Life Cycle; What Makes a Wasp Tick? - Wasps are a complex social insect and in order to control them it is essential to understand them. This topic provides a valuable insight into wasp behaviour helping to develop an understanding for how such behaviour can be exploited to effect control.
Environmental Impact of Wasp Control Strategies - The interaction of the wasp and the environment is explored and the impact of wasp control methods on the environment evaluated.
Effective Trapping as a Means of Wasp Control - The science behind trapping as a means of wasp control is explained in relation to specific behavioural traits of the wasp. An insight into key trapping objectives is defined and the use of WaspBane explained.
Joined Up Nuisance Wasp Control - The final topic knits together the subject matter of the preceeding topics to provide a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nuisance wasps. Participants will be invited to participate in group sessions using examples taken from real situations to practice risk assessments and control strategies.
Any persons interested in attending the seminars should contact WaspBane by e-mail in the first instance. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Seminars are only available to professional pest controllers or to commercial or charitable organisations with pest control requirements.
WaspBane Launches into Europe
WaspBane has appointed MCPM of Lubeck in Germany as it's official distributor for the German, Austrian and Swiss markets.
WaspBane generated significant interest at its European launch at the Eurocido Pest Control Fair in February in Dortmund in Germany. MCPM who were representing WaspBane at Eurocido were inundated with interest and 2006 promises to be an exciting year!
Waspbane Links
WaspBane is in the process of building a new links page to provide additional information which may be of interest.
We are pleased to provide the following links for your convenience.
If you would like WaspBane to link to your site please contact us through our e-mail: [email protected]
Counting the Cost
Law Suit - Utility sued over wasp attack
School Liabilities - Schools Board prevents allergic students from carrying adrenaline autoinjectors
1,000,000 people stung in the US each year - between 30 to 120 people die each year because of wasp stings
Environment
EcoEstates - New UK directory for environmentally friendly products
General Information about Wasps
The Common Wasp - Information Sheet
University of Kentucky Entomology - Pictures and descriptions of different types of wasps
University of Minnesota Extension Service - Pictures and descriptions of different types of wasps
Press Releases
Heard the buzzz about wasp traps - Traps that cause swarming increase the risks of being stung.
Problem Wasp Traps
Pop-Bottle Trap - Requires frequent (daily) maintenance, has no safety features and can cause swarming making your wasp problem worse.
Eartheasy - Excellent site for usefull everyday tips on environmentally friendly living (highly recommended but beware use of pop-bottle traps).
Renal Failure due to Wasp Stings
University of Malaya Medical Centre - detailed medical report of renal failure following multiple wasp stings
Suppliers in the UK
Arkay Hygeine (www.fly-control.co.uk or www.eeeee.co.uk); suppliers of fly control products have added WaspBane to their product offering.
Wasp Allergies
Allergy rates in the US - University of Ohio fact sheet
Wasp Control
wasp control - general information
University of Kentucky Entomology - Controlling wasps, hornets and yellowjackets - wasp hazards
University of Minnesota Extension Service - Wasp and bee control
Wasp Fatality Reports
08 May 2004 - Belgian victim dies from wasp allergy (wasp swallowed from can of cola)
27 Aug 2003 - UK wasp sting allergy victim
22 Jul 2003 - Wife of UK Football club wasp sting allergy victim
13 Sep 2002 - Ex-Sega Boss wasp sting allergy victim
16 April 2002 - US victim dies from wasp venom NOT allergy (autopsy sites invenomation)
27 July 2002 - UK wasp sting allergy victim
01 Aug 2000 - US 2 year old victim dies from wasp venom NOT allergy (autopsy sites invenomation)
12 July 2000 - US wasp sting allergy victim dies of heart attack brought on by wasp sting
07 Aug 1997 - US victim dies in road traffic accident after being stung
1995 - Dallas Times Herald photographer wasp sting allergy victim
1836 - US wasp sting allergy victim
2641 B.C. - Egyptian pharaoh dies from wasp sting allergy
Wasp Statistics
Incident Reports - incident statistics in Minnesota.
Wasp Traps
Wasp and yellowjacket traps - tips
Miscellaneous
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