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10 December 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 117 (PPC117) out now

PPC117 puts a spotlight on regulation. We have articles on the new CRRU code changesusing cholecalciferol safely, and how to successfully apply for gull licences in 2025.

We also have a feature on deer management from Dave Archer, plus a useful piece on how the BPCA EDI toolkit can help your business

And we meet Rhino Pest Management's Ben Hunt, who talks about the pros and cons of running your own pest control business. 

And don't forget to check out the events and training calendars!

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Editorial: How long does change take?

In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Dee tell us about elevating professionalism and our perspective of change. Read more>

Pests in the press: July to September 2024

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Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. Read more>

Pests in politics: July to September 2024

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BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. Read more>

Ask the technical team: December 2024

Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read more>

Whatever's the matter, deer? Non-native deer management in the UK

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Regular PPC contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer explores how non-native deer species can affect the British countryside. Read more>

CRRU code changes: what pest managers need to know

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The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates for pest managers to review and understand. Read more>

Back-to-basics: Using cholecalciferol rodenticide safely

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In PPC117 Envu and BASF give readers a back-to-basics run down of cholecalciferol safety. Read more>

Rage against the machines: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pest management

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At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of AI use in pest management. Read more>

Licence to gull: how to soar through the application process for bird control

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In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing application. Read more>

Meet the member: Rhino Pest Management

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In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business. Read more>

The EDI Toolkit: What is it and how will it help pest controllers?

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Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?  Read more>

4 tips to keep your van safe with Which?

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We're joined by Which? helping you protect your van and its contents from rising theft with our essential advice for boosting security. Read more>

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