06/06/2026
This World Pest Day, we're recognising the vital role pest management professionals play in protecting public health.
In this video, Dr Matthew Davies reflects on the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship from the Netherlands and what it means for our industry. Affecting people from multiple countries, the incident serves as a reminder that pest-related public health risks don't recognise borders.
Through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), our industry works to prevent, monitor and manage pest risks in a way that protects people, businesses, wildlife and the environment.
It's why pest management is about more than controlling pests. It's about safeguarding public health.
Today, we celebrate the professionals working every day to protect everyone and everything around us.