Simon King on Muck Rack

Simon King

Verified
Wales
As seen in: OvertheCounter Magazine, Pest Magazine, Bottom Line, G1 Globo, Medium, MSN, The Startup, UOL, Yahoo Life, BBC, BBC Mundo, BBC News and

Get in touch with Simon

Contact Simon, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Articles

Rodent glue traps to be banned in Scotland from July 1, 2026

|
By Simon King 
| Pest Magazine
The Scottish Government has confirmed that the use of rodent glue traps will be banned in Scotland from July 1, 2026, following the introduction of new legislation under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act. While the change applies specifically to Scotland, it reflects a wider shift in how pest control tools are being regulated across the UK.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

‘Pest anxiety’ reported as Brits fear infestations at home

|
By Simon King 
| Pest Magazine
Ahead of tomorrow’s World Pest Day, new research from Rentokil Pest Control revealed that Brits have “pest anxiety”, with nine in 10 (90%) admitting they fear encountering insects, rodents and other unwanted visitors in their home. Rentokil’s research found that rats are by far the pests Brits fear the most. Nearly half (43%) of respondents admitted to being scared of encountering this historically villainised pest in their home, significantly more than other rodents like mice (28%).
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

First-ever National SQP Week gets underway

|
By Simon King 
| OvertheCounter Magazine
The first-ever National SQP Week, a nationwide celebration of the vital role Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) play in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of livestock and pets across the UK, is underway. Running from June 5-12,  the campaign is backed by the three industry regulators, AMTRA, Vetpol and VetSkill, and aims to raise the profile of SQPs like never before.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 4,806 licensed articles (5,045 Total)

Actions

Share this page

Get in touch with Simon

Contact Simon, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified