BioWise launches a new, eco-conscious campaign following the 2024 UK glue trap ban, promoting sustainable, non-lethal pest control across London. As rodent sightings surge, BioWise aims to lead the move from poison to prevention, showing safer solutions can also scale effectively.

United Kingdom, August 6, 2025 -- 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 call-outs 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Restaurants, cafés, and hotels have been hit hardest — as businesses grapple with changing regulations and outdated pest control strategies.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.

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 to an increase in pest sightings and a lack of glue trap enforcement from The Metropolitan Police.

About BioWise Services

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.

To support this press release, BioWise have released a video interview with company founder Erviol Hasula and a graph visualising London’s rodent spike. Our campaign also invites media outlets, industry blogs, and current clients to get involved through backlink partnerships, shared content, and expert commentary.

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Name: Erviol Hasula
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Organization: BioWise Services London
Address: 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HN
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