Press Release = BioWise Launches Eco-Friendly Pest Control Strategy in Response to London Glue Trap Ban
Erviol Hasula – 2025/08/19 – Pest Control
As rodent sightings rise sharply across the capital, BioWise has launched a new eco-conscious campaign to lead the industry toward humane, scalable pest control in the wake of the UK government’s glue trap ban.
The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, which came into full force on 31 July 2024, makes it a criminal offence for the public to use glue traps to catch rodents and the consequences are serious: up to 51 weeks in prison or unlimited fines based on revenue.
“For years, glue traps were a quick fix that the industry relied on,” says Erviol Hasula, founder of BioWise. “But they’re cruel and often unnecessary. This ban has forced the industry to evolve — and at BioWise, we’ve been investing in smarter, preventative methods.”
Rodent Surge Exposes Over-reliance on Glue Traps
BioWise’s internal data shows rodent call outs have risen by nearly 50% since the law took effect, with callouts per 100 clients jumping from 510 in Q4 2024 to 750 by Q2 2025.
Restaurants, cafés and hotels have been hit hardest — as businesses grapple with changing regulations and outdated pest control strategies.
“The real issue isn’t the ban — it’s that too many pest firms were relying on traps and poisons instead of solving the root cause,” Hasula adds. “At BioWise, we focus on proofing over poison: sealing entry points, structural maintenance and non-lethal traps that prioritise both safety and effectiveness.”
Legal Enforcement Now Underway
The glue trap ban is not symbolic. The Act empowers:
– Police and inspectors to seize traps and search premises
– Courts to order forfeiture of all glue traps found
– Prosecution for anyone who sets, allows, or even fails to disarm a glue trap found in use
Even licensed pest controllers risk criminal charges if they misuse traps or provide false licence applications. For full legislation, visit: Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
The ban’s rollout has triggered legal and operational confusion across the UK:
– The BPCA (British Pest Control Association) has raised challenges in court over concerns about enforceability and lack of alternatives, saying the Glue Board Act fails to protect animal welfare or public health.
– Birmingham Council faced public backlash after continuing to use glue traps post-ban
– London councils are scrambling to revise procedures due an increase in pest sightings and a lack of glue trap enforcement from The Metropolitan Police.
About BioWise Services London
Founded in 2010, BioWise is a family-run, eco-conscious pest control provider serving all of London. With over 600 active commercial contracts and 70,000+ successful projects, BioWise works with restaurants, hotels, and private properties in areas such as Mayfair, Soho, Islington, Chelsea, Brixton, and Marylebone.
Specialising in long-term pest prevention, BioWise offers an alternative to chemical-heavy solutions — proving that ethical pest control can scale.
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He is extremely conscientious of both guests (in that he doesn’t go traipsing through the restaurant but rather waits outside to give me a wave if anything needs to be actioned or reported), staff (one of the rare people who speaks with the team to find out issues rather than just walking around) and timing (an awareness of service and when is appropriate to arrive for an inspection).
I have also always been able to get in touch with him personally should I have questions/issues rather than having to go through HO or waiting for call backs.
There are very few reasons I ever leave reviews online however the pro-active/ personal/ courteous and ever friendly service Ben provides is something I found is slowly being lost nowadays and is the reason we have stayed with the same company for so long as a business.
The only reason I am leaving 5 stars is due to there not being a 6th star to add.
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