21 March 2025
PPC118 | Editorial Merry 2025, all. It’s shaping into a massive year for the sector and BPCA. PPC118 is an issue of two halves – literally and figuratively. We have the BPCA annual report looking back at all the successe
PPC118 | Pests in press Rats and mice were the main topics of press coverage in the last quarter of 2024, with BPCA’s annual advice to ‘check for pests when you get down the decs’ featuring across multiple news websites in De
PPC118 | Pests in politics Continued issues for glue trap licensing BPCA has uncovered a significant gap in law enforcement’s preparedness regarding the Glue Trap Act (2022). A Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metrop
PPC118 | Ask the technical team What’s the difference between honey bees and feral bees? Honey bees and feral bees are typically the same species in the UK. Feral bees are essentially managed honey bee colonies that became lost during a
PPC118 | Technical Can’t smoke ‘em out - bees in a chimney This particular job started the way most of them do - a call came into the office with an enquiry regarding bees in a chimney. Nothing particularly odd about that, until w
PPC118 | Opinion Honey bees are the celebrated heroes of our ecosystems, tirelessly pollinating crops and flowers. But what happens when these industrious little insects decide to take up residence in your home, garage, or garden? T
PPC118 | Infographic £690 million worth of crops are pollinated each year in the UK. Pollination is a crucial part of plant reproduction, and helps maintain a strong, balanced ecosystem. There are multiple different
PPC118 | Advice People who drive for work, and especially van drivers, are often called out by the public for poor driving. Many of these people don’t think of themselves as professional drivers, but driving is a key part of their job.&n
PPC118 | Technical Bait stations have long been a cornerstone of rodent control, providing a secure, tamper-resistant method for delivering rodenticides. However, as this study highlights, the effectiveness of these stations often depends on r
17 March 2025
PPC118 | Meet the Member Shane-Daniel North is the Director of Oxfordshire-based Eradikil Pest Control. He talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems.
14 March 2025
PPC118 | OPINION In this article, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements. Warning - This article will be like Marmite! With the new rules being introduced for those
PPC118 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024. January ■ Trainee pest technician job template made available for members ■ PestAware presentation template is made
PPC118 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships. As President of BPCA, I proudly present my Annual Report for the Assoc
PPC118 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2024. Professional Standards Report When I write my reports I am rem
PPC118 | Annual report 2024 was another good year for the Association financially, with better than planned performances on both the top and bottom lines. BPCA Registered, the UK’s leading CPD scheme for professional pest controller
PPC118 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. The Board’s emphasis is on strategy and pe
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13 March 2025
PUBLIC HEALTH Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading. It was reported in February that Oscar-winning actor
12 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE As spring temperatures start to rise, problematic ants will inevitably start to make a nuisance for food businesses and household customers. With many infestations coming in from outside in search of food, pest controllers are r
11 March 2025
HR AND BUSINESS Changes announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Autumn Budget are set to come into effect on 6 April, including increases to the National Living Wage. The minimum wage for over 21s, known officially as the
10 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE On International Women’s Day 2025, Pest Solutions shine the spotlight on the amazing women that are revolutionising the UK pest control industry. In their own words, we hear from some of our incredible award-winning te
03 March 2025
PESTAWARE Ahead of Pancake Day on 4 March, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests. Experts at BPCA are encouraging the public to take action
04 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards confirming that the company is one of the best in the region. The categories Cleankill has b
26 February 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT On 16 December 2024, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHLUC) produced a white paper detailing their plans to restructure English councils. There are currently 3 types of councils in E
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company 360 Wildlife Control are offering pest controllers the use of their 360 Jack Russell team for rodent control. With the now well-documented restrictions on 'sticky boards' following the Glue Traps (O
